The Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) Community Arts Program held a Summer String Workshop, Wednesday, August 13 through Friday, August 15, at CGCC. The workshop included intensive instruction in music theory (written and aural) and ensemble repertoire study through a range of styles: from baroque and classical to jazz and contemporary.

An exciting portion of the workshop featured a master class with Ellis Marsalis (father of Wynton Marsalis) on the rudiments of jazz and improvisation. This was a particularly valuable and unique opportunity for the well-rounded development of the young musicians who attended.