Summer Program

Join us for two week-long sessions in July 2024 for young musicians who play violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet. We offer three levels of string orchestra and an all-level wind ensemble. With an emphasis on string orchestra or wind ensemble, all students will also participate in chorus, music theory, and marimba classes throughout the week.

Sign up for String Orchestra or Wind Ensemble:

  • Launch Strings

    ORCHESTRA LEVEL 1

    For beginner students with little or no experience on the Violin, Viola, or Cello.

    *Students must bring their own instrument.

  • Cielos Azules

    ORCHESTRA LEVEL 2

    For students with THREE or more years experience with Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass.

    *Students must bring their own instrument and submit recordings, see String Orchestra Details below.

  • Giocoso Strings

    ORCHESTRA LEVEL 3

    For students with FIVE or more years experience with Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass.

    *Students must bring their own instrument and submit recordings, see String Orchestra Details below.

  • Trade Winds

    WIND ENSEMBLE ALL LEVELS

    For beginning to advanced students on flute, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, or trumpet.

    *Students must bring their own instrument.

REGISTER TODAY!

2024 Summer Program Details

Two Summer Sessions

  • Session 1: July 8-12, 2024

  • Session 2: July 15-19, 2024

Hours & Location

  • Monday through Friday, 9am - 4pm

  • Hooper Hall, 26 Puesta del Sol, Santa Fe, NM (former Santa Fe Waldorf School campus)

Tuition

  • $650* for one week.

  • $1200* for both weeks ($100 discount)
    *plus New Mexico tax

General Details

  • All students must bring their own instrument.

  • Program is open to elementary, middle school, and high school students.

  • 10-20 students per class depending on level.

  • Classes are led by professional musicians and educators.

  • All students will participate in chorus, music theory, and marimba classes in addition to String Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.

  • Students will be taken on a field trip to tour the SF Opera House.

  • Each week will end with spectacular performances.

  • Students must bring their own snacks and lunch.

  • Please drop your child off promptly at 9am and pick up between 3:50 and 4pm.

To Register

  • Space is limited, register today!

  • Your child will only be officially registered when the full payment is received.

  • Full payment is due by June 1, 2024.

  • NO refunds will be given if the child is sick or unable to come to classes for any reason.

Daily Schedule:

  • 9:00-9:10 Beginning of Day, drop-off

  • 9:10-10:00 Chorus

  • 10:00-10:15 Break

  • 10:15-11:30 String orchestras (beginning, middle, advanced) and Wind Ensemble instruction and rehearsals

  • 11:30-12:15 Lunch/Recess

  • 12:15-1:30 String orchestras (beginning, middle, advanced) and Wind Ensemble instruction and rehearsals

  • 1:30-1:40 Break

  • 1:40-2:10 String orchestras (beginning, middle, advanced) and Wind Ensemble instruction and rehearsals

  • 2:10-2:15 Transition time

  • 2:15-3:00 Music theory/Marimba classes

  • 3:00-3:05 Transition time

  • 3:05-3:50 Music theory/Marimba classes

  • 3:50-4:00 End of Day, pick-up

String Orchestra Details

Orchestra Level 1 is for viola, violin and cello. Bass instruction is only offered in Levels 2 and 3.

Students registering for Orchestra Strings Levels 2 or 3 are asked to submit the following recordings*:

  • Two scales, one major and one minor (For Level 2, scales should be 1- or 2-octaves, 2-octaves preferred. For Level 3, scales should be 2- or 3-octaves, 3-octaves preferred).

  • Piece of their choice (any Suzuki repertoire, concertos, sonatas, etc. are acceptable)

Please send recordings to lee@santafeschoolofmusic.org by June 1, 2024.

*You may register for the summer program prior to submitting your audio recordings.