AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

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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 forming groups.

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TO APPLY (Pre-College)

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Apply at getacceptd.com. Please note there is a non-refundable $60 application fee. The online application will require you to upload:

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An Introduction video that incorporates the following questions:

• Why are you applying to Stringwood?

• Do you enjoy collaborating as a team?

• What can we help you accomplish musically and socially at Stringwood?

• What positive contribution will you make to your assigned group? 

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Unedited video recordings of:

• (1) three-octave scale (quarter note = 50, slur four sixteenths)

• ​ 5-7 minutes of your best playing.

 

A recommendation letter from your private teacher.

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TO APPLY (College up to age 25)

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​Apply at getacceptd.com. Please note there is a non-refundable $60 application fee.​ The online application will require you to upload:

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An Introduction video that incorporates the following questions:

• Why are you interested in Stringwood?

• What do you hope to accomplish at Stringwood?

• What are you preparing to do after college?

 

Unedited video recordings of:

• 5-7 minutes of your best playing.

• A movement of unaccompanied Bach.

 

A letter of recommendation from your private instructor. 

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Questions about the application process? 

Contact Ray Shows, Exec. Dir. | 651-587-7595

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Final acceptance to Stringwood is dependent upon submission of a Medical and Code of Conduct Form​.

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TUITION (includes room & board)

Stringwood's 16 day in-person program is $2800 for tuition, room and board. Pickup from the MSP airport or Rochester, MN airport is provided for all participants traveling by air.
 

DEPOSIT

$1,000 (non-refundable) is due upon acceptance.

Applications are Due April 1, 2025

Final tuition, payable online or by check, must be submitted by June 30, 2025 
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STRINGWOOD

Ray Shows, Executive Director

1790 Richard Circle

Saint Paul, MN 55118​