Stringendo, Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley, began in the fall of 2001 as a year round extension of Summer Strings music camp. Its six string orchestras currently enroll over 180 students between the ages of 7 and 18. Students rehearse Saturday mornings under co-directors Jonathan Handman and Emily Schaad and conductors Elizabeth Handman, Kimberly Handman, Rachel Handman and Kristina Rizzo. Stringendo orchestras have performed at conferences for MENC and NYSSMA, as well as in Cleveland, Rochester (NY), Minneapolis and Amherst, MA.

Strawberry Hill Fiddlers currently hosts 3 fiddle groups where students learn traditional fiddle styles by ear. Performances include singing, dancing, improvisation and body percussion and represent the music of many cultures. The Fiddlers have performed throughout Scotland and released their first CD in April, 2007.

Summer Strings is a three-week day camp for string players in 3rd through 10th grade. Students divide their time between learning fiddle tunes by ear and playing in string orchestra. Fiddle groups are small (6-11 students) and present their own arrangements in performance. Students participate in “Music Jeopardy” (rhythms and musical terms), workshops in traditional dance, and daily concerts by staff and guest artists. Visiting performers and teachers have included Lissa Schneckenburger, Judy Hyman, John Kirk and Trish Miller, the Amidons, Abby Newton, John Hoffman, David Kaynor, and Peter, Paul and George.