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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