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The Corelli Strings of Vancouver, British Columbia, is a string orchestra of accomplished young violinists. Since 1980, the orchestra has entertained audiences with classical and traditional pieces, performed to a high standard.

The dedicated students of teachers Ona Cropper, Rosalie Carver, and Nicola Kappeli will delight you with their love of music. Find out more about us by exploring our website.

2011 Christmas Concert

Finally, after a year-long hiatus, we are very pleased to announce our 2011 Christmas Concert!

The Concert will feature the Vancouver Corelli Strings ensemble as well as several solo players. You will hear some of your favorite Christmas music this year, as well as some more obscure pieces such as the wonderful Torelli Christmas Concerto. The Concert will take place on Friday, December 9th, at 6:30PM, in the Edith Cavell Elementary School Gymnasium. The school is located at 500 W 21st Avenue in Vancouver, BC.

Visit our Concert Schedule page for more information, and be sure to sample our previously performed Christmas music at our Music page.

Orchestra Practice Location Change

Happy New Year 2011 everyone! As of now, Orchestra Practices are all at Ona Cropper’s house as opposed to the Edith Cavell school gym. Juniors and Senior Seconds start at 4pm on fridays as usual, and Senior Firsts now start at 5:45pm until 7pm. Again, Enjoy the New Year!

Orchestra Practices start again!

Hey everyone, Orchestra Practices are starting again! As of this past week, orchestra practices are back in session. Every Friday, Juniors and Senior Seconds start at 4pm and end around 5:30. Seniors, you start at 5:30pm and end around 7pm. Everyone, bring your Christmas binders. Practices are at Edith Cavell School, as usual. Any changes [...]

Thank You from Ona Cropper

A big "thank you" to all the parents who were so much help in organizing and looking after all the extra things to do with the concert. "Thanks very much" as well to all the family and friends of the family who assist 'behind the scenes'. With this help, I was able to focus on the [...]

Concert Update!

Huge thanks to everyone who made our great Spring Concert possible! The concert was a huge success. Thanks to all parents, students, and everyone else that helped make it as great as it was. We will have pictures and some music from this concert up soon, so stay tuned right here for updates! read more

Raffle Winners!

  Congratulations to our three main Raffle Ticket Winners! Big thanks and congratulations to:        – Wayne Morris      – Emeric De Traversay      – Tynan read more

Spring Concert Poster!

Download our new 2010 Spring Concert Poster HERE! Send it to your friends as an invite or post it in your neighborhood. Help promote our concert!   read more