Your child’s technique and artistry will soar as they…

• Receive direction and encouragement from world class Teacher Artists
 • Learn and develop musical leadership, listening, and communication within the context of Chamber Music
 • Connect, collaborate, and create with musical peers 

 For 2025, admission to the Young Artist Program is by video audition, for violins who have finished Suzuki book 8 or beyond, violas in book 6 or beyond, and cellos in book 6 or beyond. There will be two waves of admission: April 15th and May 31st. We encourage you to apply early.

Registration includes:

•  Masterclass sessions with our YA Faculty (two 30-minute sessions of individual attention and feedback per student)

• Technique/repertoire class for developing artistry (see rep list for details)  

• Peak Performance: Body, Mind, and Practice (see enrichment classes for details)

•  Advanced Orchestra

 Chamber Music

•  Attendance at our inspiring Honors Recitals
(performers chosen by video audition ) 

• Participation in our Teen Social (age 12+)

• Admission to our Faculty Recitals featuring 
Amy Barston, cello, Elisa Barston, violin, and Amber Archibald-Sešek, viola

• Participation for parents in our Parent/Teacher Talks 

$800

Video audition information

 Students who are not selected to participate in the Young Artist Program will have the option to register in our regular student program.

Tentative Schedule for Young Artists