Printable brochure with application to fill out and mail by May 16, 2008.
Mail applications to: Stringfellows Summer Music Seminar
c/o Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1864
Montgomery, AL  36102

Questions?: 334-240-4004

The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and Huntingdon College are pleased to announce the 14th annual Stringfellows Summer Music Seminar, a “camp” to be held June 15-21, 2008 on the beautiful campus of Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama.

Designed to serve as a preparatory program for students of violin, viola, cello and bass, this seven-day residential music camp will focus on building the musical skills necessary for success on one’s instrument. Rising 7th - 9th graders will form the core of the camp with other students being admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Curriculum:
The camp’s activities will be anchored by a string orchestra which will rehearse 2-3 times a day. Daily classes in music history and theory will be offered. Performances by students and faculty will be highlighted by the closing concert and awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

Entrance Requirements:
All campers must be able to read music and should be able to play two-octave scales in several keys. Experience in the positions is helpful but not necessary. All campers will play for the faculty at registration and complete a theory background sheet to help determine the content of classes and the repertoire for the orchestra.  Campers must be recommended by their string teacher to be considered for acceptance into Stringfellows.  Click here for form.

Stringfellows Faculty:
The faculty of the Stringfellows Summer Music Seminar is selected from the state’s most respected teachers. Each one is dedicated to helping young string players advance on their instrument and joins us with many years of successful teaching experience.

Other Activities:
In addition to the educational components of Stringfellows, a full range of social opportunities both on and off campus will be offered.

Housing:
Stringfellows campers will be housed in Huntingdon College dormitories and will eat at the College Dining Hall. All students will be expected to adhere to college and Stringfellows camp rules.

Fees:
The total cost of this summer session in $295. This fee includes registration, tuition, room, board, meals, snacks, and music fees, as well as scheduled group social activities and a camp T-shirt.

Scholarships:
Scholarships ranging from $50 - $200 are available to Stringfellows and will be based on instrument and need. To apply for a scholarship, call the Symphony Office at (334) 240-4004 and request a Scholarship Application Form or click here for form.

All forms must be completed and returned by May 16, 2008.

Awards Presented:
The Cameron Award and The Holmes Award: Two full scholarships for 2009 StringFellows will be presented to the most improved 2008 StringFellows male and female campers.

The Campbell Award: A full scholarship for 2008 StringFellows will be presented at All-State for the most improved member of the String Sinfonietta Orchestra.

These awards honor StringFellows enthusiasts Dorothy Cameron, Capers Holmes and Elizabeth Campbell.