Roseville String Ensemble

04/22/2026

Our spring concert is now online! Featuring violinist Grace Abt, a winner in last year's Thursday Musical Young Artists scholarship competition. Thanks to NineNorth volunteers for recording our concerts so everyone can hear them.

The Roseville String Ensemble recently performed their latest show, "Melodies in Bloom" at Hamline University's Sundin Music Hall. Conductor Amir Kats led the Roseville Strings in a spring concert program that features a collection of different genres and eras.

This year, the Roseville String Ensemble was joined by special guest soloist, Grace Abt, Teacher at the UNW Academy for Music and current member of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

Watch the full concert at link below:
https://ninenorth.org/videos/rse-spring-26/

Roseville String Ensemble

04/15/2026

Ever wondered how Bach constructed his fugues? Genius work here using an evil theme. https://youtu.be/6-W9ow4OL-Q?si=ywWebxwK2URMFCl- Come to our spring concert Sunday, April 19, to hear a delightful work for violin by the real JS Bach! 3 pm at Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. paul.

Star Wars "Imperial March" theme (John Williams) arranged as a Fugue for Solo Guitar by Lucas Brar. Tabs/Notation of this arrangement will soon be posted on ...

04/07/2026

This is only slightly related to our concert on April 19, but I promise the music will be heavenly! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/174MW5WiBQ/
https://www.facebook.com/share/17TYWQvA2n/

🎶 🌍 🌕 🚀 Only a musician would look at the Artemis II flight path and immediately think, “That’s a treble clef. 🎼 So yes, the mission is certainly noteworthy. I have nothing to bass my concern on… but I do pray they avoid all treble." 🤣🤣 🎶

12/30/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank our audiences and fans for all your support. We love playing for you and couldn't do it without you!

For anyone considering a year-end donation, the best route is to donate online at www.rosevillestrings.org/donate. (Mailed checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31 to be deductible for 2025, and new USPS rules could mean a delay in postmarking unless you request a manual postmark at the post office.)

Sponsors have provided at least $250 to RSE for the current concert season. For information on season sponsorship opportunities, e-mail [email protected].

12/13/2025

The video of our Dec. 8 Community Carol Sing-Along is now online. Enjoy (or enjoy again, if you were at the concert)!

The Roseville String Ensemble performed their 26th annual Community Carol Sing-Along at Centennial United Methodist Church this week.

Full video of the concert at the link below!

https://ninenorth.org/videos/rse-sing-along-25/

Roseville String Ensemble

12/08/2025

We know some of you are watching the weather for tonight. The concert is still on at this time -- only light snow is forecast this evening. The heavy stuff isn't scheduled to arrive until tomorrow into Wednesday. If our status changes, it will be posted on this page and sent out by email to the concert notification list.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at 7 p.m. tonight at Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville!

11/29/2025

It’s almost time for the 25th annual Community Carol Sing-Along! This concert will include a performance by St. Croix Acoustic. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

11/23/2025

Here's the official concert notice for the Dec. 8 Community Carol Sing-along. Read on for all the details! (Note that we forgot to change the note at the top of the email. It's the 8th, not the 9th.)

Sing along with our orchestra Dec. 9.

11/23/2025

We had our first rehearsal this week for the Roseville Strings' annual Community Carol Sing-along! Join us for music and treats Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 pm at Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville. Follow us for more information.

11/13/2025

Many thanks to everyone who attended our fall concert last Sunday! If you missed it, the NineNorth recording of the concert is now online at https://ninenorth.org/videos/rse-fall-2025/. Enjoy!

NineNorth is proud to present coverage of the 2025 Roseville String Ensemble Fall Concert: “Autumn in Counterpoint”! It was an afternoon of gorgeous string music with Artistic Director Amir Kats from Sundin Music Hall on the Hamline University campus. The Roseville String Ensemble (RSE) is the T...