Chamber Music Festival
2023 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 12-22, come from dedicated studios all across the country. Students are selected based on the applicant's 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.
TO APPLY (Pre-College)
Apply at the getacceptd.com website. Please note there is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
Complete all required application information and include the following items:
1. Upload an Introduction video with verbal responses to the following questions: How did you hear about this program? Why do you want to be part of this program? What other interests do you have?
2. Upload Unedited video recording of (1) three-octave scale (quarter note = 50, slur four notes).
3. Upload 5-10 minutes of your best playing!
4. Upload a recommendation letter from your private teacher.
5. Fill out the Application form and pay the $60.00 application fee (non-refundable)
TO APPLY (College)
College level players are admitted by application information and performance videos.
Contact Artistic Administrator Ray Shows at 651-587-7595 for interview and application instructions.
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 this program? Why do you want to be part of this program? What other interests do you have?
2. Upload 5-10 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)
ONLINE APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable)
Application Fee is $60.
TUITION, ROOM & BOARD
Stringwood's 16 day in-person program is $2,800 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 May 1, 2023
Final tuition must be paid by June 30, 2023
Payments may be made online (see buttons) or by check, made payable to:
STRINGWOOD
Ray Shows, Artistic Administrator
1790 Richard Circle
Saint Paul, MN 55118