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The Ethno-Urban Orchestra is an original creation by the critically acclaimed, Boston String Quartet. As a result of working with thousands of talented high school students in schools throughout the United States, the Boston String Quartet has created the Ethno-Urban Orchestra as an opportunity for high school students to apply their skills in an contemporary orchestra setting alongside the best young musicians in their area.
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About the BSQ
Since its formation 2004, the Boston String Quartet has been a creative leader in contemporary classical music in New England. Having made their professional debut at Weil Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, the quartet performs their own arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, world music and more, and is continually “exploring different ways of sparking musical interest” [Boston Globe]. This journey has allowed for collaboration with John Mayer, Turtle Island String Quartet, the Boston Ballet, Fionnuala Gill, Giorgia Fumanti, Jennifer Holliday, Lisa Fisher, Tim Janis, Dave Fiucznyski, as well as opportunity to perform sold out performances at such venues as Symphony Hall, the Los Angeles Music Awards, PBS, Yankee Homecoming Festival, and for former president George H.W. Bush.
Committed to music education nationwide, the members of the Boston String Quartet work annually with dozens of secondary schools and colleges throughout the country in educational residencies, and are currently Ensemble-in-Residence at contemporary music school, School of Groove. To date, the Boston String Quartet has released four albums, including “Xibus” [an album brimming with mature depth and musical prowess – Tower Records], a new release from Navona Recordings. The Boston String Quartet can be heard over the radio or may be found performing on local television stations, as well as nationally on PBS. Recordings may be purchased world-wide from Naxos.