Spring Fling concert set for April 24

Carson City Symphony’s Strings in the Schools ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will present its Spring Fever concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.

The concert features performances by students from second grade through high school, including beginning violins and cellos, the intermediate String Ensemble, Pizzazz and STRAZZ. The program includes familiar works and some surprises and a musical skit, “Aunt Rhodie’s Diet.” Admission is free.

Strings in the Schools, now in its eighth year, is Carson City Symphony Association’s tuition-free after-school program for young string players. About 150 students currently participate. The program is supported in part by public funds through grants from the Nevada Arts Council and Partnership Carson City and by private donations. For more information, go to CCSymphony.com, or call Jesch at 775-450-5584.