2025 APPLICATIONS
Stringwood specializes in nurturing the individual and connecting young musicians to chamber music as an expressive art form. The intensity of the music making is enhanced by a sensory rich environment. If you have a question about the application process, contact us at 651-587-7595.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Stringwood students, ages 12-25, come from dedicated studios all across the country. Applicants are selected for participation based on their ability to demonstrate a variety of musical and technical skills and knowledge of style and interpretation. Level of repertoire and previous chamber music experience are taken into consideration when creating groups.
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TO APPLY (Pre-College)
Apply at getacceptd.com. Please note there is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
The online application will require you to:
1. Upload an Introduction video with verbal responses to the following questions: How did you hear about Stringwood? What do you want to learn at Stringwood? What will you contribute to your group?
2. Upload an unedited video recording of (1) three-octave scale (quarter note = 50, slur four sixteenths).
3. Upload 5-7 minutes of your best playing.
4. Upload a recommendation letter from your private teacher.
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TO APPLY (College up to age 25)
College level students are admitted based on application information and performance videos.
Contact Executive Director Ray Shows at 651-587-7595 for interview and application instructions.
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Complete all required application questions and upload the following items to this website:.
1. Upload an Introduction video with verbal responses to the following questions: How did you hear about Stringwood? What do you want to accomplish at Stringwood? What will you contribute to your group?
2. Upload 5-7 minutes of your best playing!
3. Upload a movement of unaccompanied Bach.
4. Upload a recommendation letter from your private teacher.
5. Fill out the Application form and pay the $60.00 application fee (non-refundable).
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Final acceptance to Stringwood is dependent upon submission of a Medical and Code of Conduct Form​.
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APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable) is $60.
TUITION, ROOM & BOARD
Stringwood's 16 day in-person program is $ for tuition, room and board. In addition, we provide FREE Minneapolis/St Paul or Rochester, Minnesota Airport pickup for all travelling applicants.
Upon acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is due.
Application is Due April 1, 2025
Final tuition must be paid by June 30, 2025
Pay tuition online or by check, made payable to:
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STRINGWOOD
Ray Shows, Executive Director and Artistic Administrator
1790 Richard Circle
Saint Paul, MN 55118
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