Sorry for our mistake! Dates were incorrectly listed for week 3 on our flyer...please check below for corrections.*
Summer Strings 2010
Week 1: July 12-16
Week 2: July 19-23
Week 3: July 26-30*
Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 4:00pm
Click Here for Registration Form
Registration and Financial Aid Deadline: April 1
- Summer Strings is a unique day camp combining study of classical string orchestra, traditional fiddle music, and regular old camp fun.
- Students should have experience playing and reading music on violin, viola, cello or bass.
- Open to students currently (’09-’10) in 3rd to 10th grades.
- Orchestras at four playing levels rehearse and perform music from beginning to advanced levels (NYSSMA levels 1-6).
- Fiddle classes learn traditional tunes from a variety of cultures by ear, often adding improvisation, singing, harmonies, choreography and unique arrangements.
- Daily performances include the Summer Strings faculty orchestra, guest fiddle artists, and student fiddle and orchestra concerts.
- Daily activities include Music Jeopardy, soccer, kickball, spud, water games, frisbee, indoor games, and once weekly, a community dance.
Tuition
1 week $225*
2 weeks $440*
3 weeks $655*
*After April 1st, 1 week = $250, 2 weeks = $465, 3 weeks = $680.
APPLY EARLY! Registration is limited.
Registration form is attached to this email. Print and mail, or contact us to receive one in the mail.
April 1st—Registration and Deposit Due
May 15th—Tuition Balance Due
Items postmarked after these dates will incur a $25 fee.
We cannot guarantee a refund in the event of a cancellation. Please click here for our cancellation policy.
We are sorry, but we are unable to accommodate requests for childcare before and after camp.
Program Information:
Emily Schaad
stringendo.info@gmail.com
(845) 264-1206
Mailing Address:
Stringendo
P.O. Box 1806
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Camp Directors
Jonathan Handman
Carole Schaad
Emily Schaad
click here for faculty listing
Financial Aid
A limited amount of need-based Financial Aid is available. Please contact us or download an application from our website.
Application deadline: April 1st.
