Members of the Rainy Lake Sinfonia and Rainy Lake Community Orchestra gathered Monday at the Dungeon for a free Summer String Workshop offered to area musicians this week.

The workshop, which for 36 years has attracted string musicians of all ages and abilities, allows participants the opportunity to improve their skills, rehearse and perform symphony orchestra music. The Rainy Lake Sinfonia is conducted by Karen K. Madsen of Northfield and the Rainy Lake Orchestra is conducted by Joe Belanger and John Faith of the Falls.

The group will present a free concert open to the public at 7 p.m. Friday at the Ranier Community Building in Ranier.