In a day-camp arrangement, each National Philharmonic Summer String Institute is an intensive week of orchestra rehearsals, chamber music, music theory, private lessons, and movement classes, culminating with performances by the orchestra and chamber
National Philharmonic created its wildly successful Summer String Institutes in 1998 to nurture the skills and talents of young musicians and encourage their participation in classical music now and throughout their lives. This summer, join National Philharmonic principal players and other distinguished faculty for a challenging and exciting week of chamber and orchestral music. The Senior Institute Orchestra, led by National Philharmonic Maestro Piotr Gajewski, has been cited by The Washington Post as a “precise and elegant ensemble.” The Junior Institute Orchestra provides the same intense and high-quality experience for younger students. Under the direction of local youth orchestra conductor and educator, Jennifer Van Petten, rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will engage in a week long journey focused on enriching the orchestral, chamber, and solo musician. While Summer String Institute students work on ambitious repertoire to develop true professionalism, they also enjoy camaraderie and the adventure of creating great music.
In a day-camp arrangement, each National Philharmonic Summer String Institute is an intensive week of orchestra rehearsals, chamber music, music theory, private lessons, and movement classes, culminating with performances by the orchestra and chamber ensembles.
Prep Institute - Rising 4th - 7th graders: $480
July 26 – July 30, 2021
Phyllis Freeman, Conductor
9am-3:30, aftercare available until 5pm for an additional $100.
Junior Institute - Rising 6th-10th graders: $575
August 2-6, 2021
Victoria Gau, Conductor
Senior Institute - Rising 9th graders through rising college freshmen: $575
WEEK 1: August 9-13, 2021
WEEK 2: August 16-20, 2021
Piotr Gajewski, Conductor
(Apply for one or both weeks. Total is $995 for two week session)
Prices above reflect our "early bird special discount" rate. After May 15th prices will rise to $650 for Jr/Sr Institutes.
For questions about NP's Summer String Institutes, please contact Phyllis Freeman at phyllis@nationalphilharmonic.org.
Email: phyllis@nationalphilharmonic.org
2021/07/26 - 2021/08/20
Additional time info:
SSI Prep:The Institute runs 9-3:30 PM daily. Rehearsal starts PROMPTLY at 9:00 AM. Please plan to pick up your student on time at 3:30 PM. There are the following exceptions to the schedule: Monday – Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. Friday – an informal afternoon performance for family and friends will begin at 1:30 PM. Students will be released after the concert. Aftercare available until 5pm for an additional $100. SSI Junior & Senior:The Institute runs 9-5 daily. Rehearsal starts PROMPTLY at 9:00 AM. Please plan to pick up your student on time at 5:00 PM. There are the following exceptions to the schedule:Monday – Check-in begins at 8:30 AM.Friday – the evening orchestra concert begins at 7:00 PM. Students may leave at 5:00 PM and return, or stay and order pizza for dinner.Please note that this is an ensemble-oriented Institute, and daily attendance is required.
Rockville Unitarian Universalist Congregation
100 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville, MD