The Music Makers’ Foundation, School of Groove, and Boston String Quartet are proud to present the 2012/2013 Xibus Tour, which will be taking place in cities throughout the United States. Tour dates and venues are now available.
The 2012/2013 Xibus Tour will feature The Boston String Quartet. Learn more about the participating musicians.
The tour is designed as an interactive learning experience
for high school music students.
The Xibus College Tour is a two-three day residency during which the quartet will work with members of the string program in workshops, masterclasses, discussions, rehearsals, and a student concert alongside by the Boston String Quartet. Use this exciting event to partner with your fall or spring concert
The Xibus High School Tour will feature the talents of the respective orchestras of high schools throughout the United States. Partnering with internationally acclaimed artists, students will engage in one full day of classes and workshops, and a second and/or third day consisting of intensive rehearsals, culminating in an evening performance. Students will participate in music ranging in style from Michael Jackson to Charlie Daniels, from Video Games to Movies, and more. This opportunity is provided to students at no cost by the Music Makers’ Foundation, and our corporate sponsors and donors, and is an effort to support live music and K-12 music education in the communities visited by introducing audiences to new music, and by providing outstanding performance opportunities to young artists and students.