Young Artist Program
The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment.
Violin Book 6+
Viola & Cello Book 4+
Must be matriculating into 8th grade and at least 13 years old by September 1st. Students studying instruments other than violin, viola, or cello may be eligible to attend, please contact the director before registering.
Spreading their Wings
The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment. Students must be matriculating into 8th grade and at least 13 years old by September 1st. Students studying instruments other than violin, viola, or cello may be eligible to attend, please contact the director before registering.
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Teen Dorm
Non-Suzuki Students
2027 Guest Artist
Important Dates
Young Artist Curriculum:
Please visit our Price List for tuition and Teen Dorm info for accommodations and meals. Lunch is included in the Young Artist tuition. Young Artist students have a rigorous class schedule focused around Chamber Music.
Chamber Ensemble: Each Young Artist student is assigned a chamber music group which meets for a coaching and guided practice session every day.
Studio Class: A group class that focuses on chamber performance skills led by Chamber Coordinator Dr. Adam Cordle.
Fiddling: A fiddle class led by fiddle faculty member Taylor Morris.
YAP Orchestra: A chamber orchestra led by orchestra faculty member Richard Meyer.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the following:
Chamber coaching with our Guest Artist.
Performances in concerts on Friday.
Scheduled practice in the evenings.
Attendance at various concerts and recitals, such as the Faculty Recital, Guest Artist Recital, Honors Recital, Impromptu Recitals, and Fun Night.
Students staying in the Teen Dorm will participate in evening events geared toward building friendships and community.
Young Artist Program Specifics
Students must be matriculating into 8th grade and at least 13 years old by September 1st. Students studying instruments other than violin, viola, or cello may be eligible to attend, please contact the director before registering.
We highly recommend Young Artist students stay in the Teen Dorm for the best experience. Teen Dorm students spend the entire day together in class, eating meals as a group at the cafeteria, and enjoy evening programming with the Teen Dorm Monitors. Our goal is for every student to feel welcome and have fun!
A Placement Video is required for chamber ensemble placement due by April 15th. One or two selections that would demonstrate fast, technical playing as well as slow, lyrical playing. Piano accompaniment is recommended, but not required. Please make sure that the camera is placed far enough away that your whole body is in the shot. Landscape camera placement is required. Only submit the best examples of your playing and only solo performances - no orchestra or chamber performance submissions. Upload your videos here by April 15th.
Ensemble music will be available by May 15th.
The Young Artists program is open to Suzuki and traditionally trained students.
Minimum performance levels for participants are:
Violin: La Folia (Book 6)
Viola: Concerto #2, 3rd Movement by Seitz (Book 4)
Cello: Chanson Triste by Tchaikovsky (Book 4)
Young Artist Sample Schedule
Sunday Schedule
4:00PM Check-in
4:30PM Young Artist / Teen Dorm Student Welcome
5:00PM Dorm Check-in
5:30PM Dinner
6:30PM Evening Activities
Monday through Thursday Schedule
8:00AM Breakfast
9:00AM Class Period 1: Chamber Coaching
10:00AM Class Period 2: Chamber Guided Rehearsal
11:00AM Class Period 3: YAP Orchestra
12:00PM Lunch Break
1:30PM Daily Concert Hour
2:30PM Class Period 4: Score Analysis Class
3:30PM Class Period 5: Studio Class (2 Hours)
5:30PM Dinner
Friday Schedule
9:00AM Class Period 1: Studio Class (2 Hours)
All student classes end at 11AM.
11:00AM Finale Concert (optional for YAP students)
12:00PM Lunch Break
1:30PM Chamber Ensemble Concerts
4:00PM Orchestra Concert
All YAP concerts end by 5:00PM
Schedule is subject to change.
Can traditional students join YAP?
Suzuki and traditional students will feel equally welcome in the Young Artist program. The program aims to enrich instrument mastery, focusing more on ensemble playing and is welcome to all students who meet the Program Specifics. Please discuss with your home private teacher to see if your student qualifies for the Young Artist program before applying. If you still aren’t sure, you can always Contact Us for more guidance.
These repertoire lists are common pieces for traditional students listed by their Suzuki Book Level:
Young Artist Important Dates
Register and submit Placement Video by April 15th.
Music will be available beginning May 15th.
Arrival and welcome on Sunday, June 13th at 4:00PM
Classes begin in the morning on Monday, June 14th at 9:00AM
Final Concerts on Friday, June 18th time TBD.
Before YAP: PREP Program
Our PREP Program is meant for intermediate students who have completed the early Suzuki books and are on their way to becoming Young Artists.
Violin Books 4+
Viola & Cello Books 3+