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.

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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)

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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.

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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 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)

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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, 2024

Final tuition must be paid by June 30, 2024 
Payments may be made online (see buttons) or by check, made payable to:

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STRINGWOOD

Ray Shows, Artistic Administrator

1790 Richard Circle

Saint Paul, MN 55118

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