Plattsburgh, New York
A community string orchestra bringing the beauty of classical music to the Champlain Valley region.
Our Story
Champlain Strings is a community string orchestra based in Plattsburgh, New York, founded by violinists Marilyn Reynolds and Anastasia Pratt. When SUNY Plattsburgh made the decision to no longer maintain its string orchestra, the two founders refused to let that artistic tradition disappear from the region.
Starting small, they recruited dedicated string players from across the Canadian-American border — from Saranac Lake to Elizabethtown to Montreal — united by a shared love of music and community.
The orchestra has grown into a beloved regional ensemble, performing masterworks ranging from Bach and Vivaldi to Holst and Albéniz. Everyone is welcome — whether you are a lifelong classical music enthusiast or attending your very first orchestral concert.
As featured in Notes, a newsletter about the North Country's Arts, by Benjamin Pomerance.
On Stage
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music. All concerts are open to the public.
Champlain Strings performs in celebration of the Battle of Plattsburgh commemorations — Venue, date, and time to be confirmed
Get in Touch
Whether you're interested in joining the orchestra, attending a concert, or learning more about what we do, please reach out.
Rehearsal Venue
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh (UUFP)
4 Palmer St, Plattsburgh, NY
Join Us
String players of all levels are welcome. Contact us for details.