Education and Youth: StringFellows
Summer Music
Seminar
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StringFellows Summer Music SeminarThe Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and Huntingdon College
are pleased to announce the 16th annual StringFellows Summer
Music Seminar, a “camp” to be held June 13-19, 2010 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 are eligible to attend. Camp
enrollment will be limited to the first 30 applicants
accepted.
For a printable Registration Form,
click
here.
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. StringFellows
will conclude with a concert and awards ceremony on
Saturday morning.
 Campers
rehearse daily with the StringFellows Orchestra
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.
 Montgomery
cellist
Mary Ellen Neeley concentrates on the music
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 $325. This fee
includes registration, tuition, room, board, 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 financial need and
instrumentation requirements. 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 21,
2010.
Awards Presented:
The Cameron Award and The Holmes Award: Two full
scholarships for 2011 StringFellows will be presented to the
most improved 2010 StringFellows male and female campers.
The Campbell Award: A full scholarship for 2010
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.
Printable application
to fill out and mail by May 21,
2010.
Mail applications to: Stringfellows Summer Music Seminar
c/o Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1864
Montgomery, AL 36102
Questions?: 334-240-4004 or
montgomerysymphony@gmail.com
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