Overview

Through a competitive audition process, string musicians will be selected for this intensive program designed for the highly skilled and motivated string player. All Advanced String Program students will participate in a final performance at the end of the session.

Program Details

• An organized warm-up is how musicians begin their day followed by a two-hour string orchestra rehearsal.
• Sectionals, music theory and movement exercises are taught on a schedule that rotates daily.
• Private lessons are given to campers once a week. On non-lesson days, musicians will have time to practice.
• Daily chamber music activities give campers the opportunity to participate in string quartets. Participants may also have the opportunity to audit master classes and receive coaching from visiting guest artists.
• Practice hour provides musicians with additional daily practice time.
• Electives are not offered with this program.

Audition/Portfolio Requirements

The advanced string program is the only junior program that requires an audition.

• Prepare two representative works that reflect your overall ability. Examples for each instrument are listed below, but a musician is not limited to these choices. Piano accompaniment is preferred, but not required.
• Record the performances onto a standard VHS or DVD. Remember to place the microphone about six feet from the instrument.
• Submit your recording and label it with the performer's name, instrument, selections performed and "Junior Advanced Strings."
• Record the performances onto a standard VHS or DVD. Remember to place the microphone about six feet from the instrument.

Examples of solo repertoire could include but are not limited to:

• Violin: Concerti by Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart
• Viola: Concerti by Telemann, CPE Bach or movements from the Bach Cello Suites
• Cello: Concerti by Golterman, Haydn or movements from the Bach Cello Suites