Summer String Academy
Summer String Academy
Under the direction of Laura Wallace, the AYPO Summer String Academy offers young string musicians the opportunity to develop increased skill on their string instrument. Musicians work each day with experienced coaches and older AYPO musician mentors each day. Daily activities can include: orchestra & sectionals, chamber ensemble, fiddle, music theory, and more!
In 2025, Summer String Academy will take place the week of Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2025.
APPLICATIONs CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2024!
Check back in January 2025 for Summer 2025 registration information.
PREPARATORY LEVEL
$450 (+$50 registration fee*)
A foundation-building curriculum including:
Orchestra Rehearsals
Sectionals
Introductory Music Theory
Electives
Fun outdoor activities!
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
$500 (+$50 registration fee*)
A skill-deepening curriculum including:
Orchestra Rehearsals
Sectionals
Elective Chamber ensembles
Electives such as composition
Fun outdoor activities!
aDVANCED LEVEL
$500 (+$50 registration fee*)
A skill-deepening curriculum including:
Orchestra Rehearsals
Sectionals
Chamber ensembles
Individual coachings with professional faculty
Electives
Fun outdoor activities!
* Reservation fee holds a spot in the Academy for any student currently enrolled in AYPO (2024-2025) or non-members accepted into the program.
Audition for Summer String Academy
Any string musician that has not previously participated in an AYPO orchestral program will need to submit a video audition. Please see here for information regarding how to submit a video audition.
A musician audition for Summer String Academy needs only to submit a video of their best performance ability to auditions@aypo.org. Recital videos are accepted. Musicians may apply for the advanced or intermediate level but be placed in the preparatory level pending the result of their audition video.
Questions about Summer String Academy can be directed to Molly Schranck at mschranck@aypo.org.