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Summer String Academy

 

Summer String Academy

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Under the direction of Laura Wallace, the AYPO Summer String Academy offers string musicians the opportunity to develop and enhance ensemble skills. Daily activities include orchestra & sectionals in addition to music electives such as chamber music, music theory, fiddle, viola or other secondary instrument classes.   SSA includes three levels of orchestra to accommodate beginning through advanced string musicians. Students also participate in fun activities like tie-dye, ga-ga ball and water balloon games!

In 2025, Summer String Academy will take place the week of Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2025.

PREPARATORY LEVEL

$500 (+$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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25, 2025

Time: 9AM-4PM with a performance for family and friends on Friday afternoon

Location: Providence Presbyterian Church (9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031)

Ages: 3rd- 8th graders

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass

Requirements: Any string musician that has not previously participated in an AYPO orchestral program will need to submit a video audition. A musician audition for Summer String Academy needs only to submit a video of their best performance ability on their application form. 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.