RENAISSANCE MUSIC ACADEMY
OF VIRGINIA
CELEBRATING 33 YEARS!
Group Calendars
Violin, Cello and Guitar Group Schedule
Semester 2, 2025-2026
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Group classes are open to visitors for observation. Please contact the teacher if you wish to observe, to be sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Location: 2020 Kraft Drive, Suite 1000; Blacksburg
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String Extravaganza: Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3PM, Center for the Arts
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VIOLIN
Vladimir Kromin, teacher
540-392-8849
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SATURDAYS (unless otherwise indicated)
January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14
March 14, 21, 28
April 18, 25
May 2, 16
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CELLO
Ben Wyatt, teacher
646-721-7710
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Friedrich Greutzmacher Group
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
January 14, 21
February 4, 11, 25
March 4, 18, 25
April 8, 22, 29
May 6, 13 ​
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Alfredo Piatti Group
Fridays, 5:15-6:15pm
January 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 20, 27
April 10, 24
May 1, 8, 15
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Friedrich Dotzauer Group
Saturdays, 9:00-9:30am
January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 21, 28
April 11, 25
May 2, 9
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Sebastian Lee Group
Saturdays, 10:15-11:00am
January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 21, 28
April 11, 25
May 2, 9
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David Popper Group
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 21, 28
April 11, 25
May 1, 9
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GUITAR
Justin Craig, teacher
540-230-5490
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Laura Tavormina, teacher
826-202-7455
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Ensemble, Monday, 4:30-5:30pm: Bk 3 AND UP. CRC W/ JUSTIN
Materials: all current Suzuki Books, three-ring binder, winning rhythms, RTF
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Reading Class, Monday, 5:30-6:15: Pre-Twinkle & Bk 1-2. CRC w/ Laura
Materials: drum throne, footstools, Read This First, Winning Rhythms
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Twinkler Class, Monday, 5:30-6:30pm: Pre-Twinkle & Bk 1-2. CRC w/ Justin
Materials: drum throne, footstools
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Group Class Semester Schedule
Feb 9th, Regular Classes, Combined Classes
Feb 16th, No Classes
Mar 2nd, Regular Classes
Mar 16th, Regular Classes
Mar 23rd, Regular Classes
Mar 30th, No Classes with Justin
Apr 6th, Holiday, No Classes
Apr 20th, Regular Classes
Apr 27th, Regular Classes
May 4th, Regular Classes
May 11th, Last Day of Regular Classes
Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
Semester 1, 2025-2026
David Ehrlich, Conductor540-357-0774
Email: davidviolin@comcast.net OR rmamusic@comcast.net
****STRING EXTRAVAGANZA #1****
Saturday, February 14, 2026
3PM Center for the Arts
REHEARSALS
SATURDAYS (unless listed otherwise)
TIME: 1:00 – 3:30PM
LOCATION: RMA Orchestra Room; 2020 Kraft Drive, Suite 1000,
September 13 1:00 – 3:00 (no break)
September 27
October 11
October 18
November 1
November 15
November 22
December 6
December 13
January 17
Monday, January 19 (Time TBA)
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14 – String Extravaganza; Stage Rehearsal (TBA) and Concert 3PM; Center for the Arts
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*SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULE COMING SOON*