Tremper High School’s Strolling Strings Group
53 Years of Music-Making
We are the Tremper Golden Strings. What started as an educational initiative has blossomed into one of the world’s foremost high school string ensembles, offering us the opportunity to study and perform a diverse repertoire while mastering ‘The Art of Strolling’. As national and international music ambassadors for Kenosha, Wisconsin, and our nation, we carry on a tradition of excellence.
Each year, we present new shows that captivate audiences of all ages, with hundreds of performances across Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, and the USA. It’s an honor to contribute to our reputation as a leading ensemble and a vital part of the Kenosha music program.
Contact us if you are interested in hiring the group or want to learn more.
Our Director
Helen Breitenbach has been the Orchestra Director at Tremper High School since 2007. A 1999 graduate of Tremper High School. Ms. Breitenbach was a member of the Golden Strings under the direction of Dr. Robert Wells.
She received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While in Madison, she studied viola with Ms. Sally Chisholm.
Ms. Breitenbach completed her master’s in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago in 2008, studying under Dr. Michael Hall.
Ms. Breitenbach previously served as the Orchestra Director at Lance Middle School for four years and as Tremper Golden Strings Director from 2007-2016.