Summer Academy

Music has been an integral part of my life since I was six years old and I can't begin to imagine my life without it. God's gift of music is a fundamental part of human expression and we as Christian's are able to share this gift through redemptive storytelling because of God's greatest gift, his Son. I consider it a great honor and privilege to be able to share with students these blessings and invest in them what God and others throughout my life have passed down and invested in me. I know that our amazing faculty feel the same as I do, and it is an absolute joy to watch as students develop and transform into the unique individuals that God created them to be. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and your children on a journey that will change and enrich their lives forever.

Patrick Clifford

Founder, Stringendo School for Strings

Schedule

7:30-8:00am Drop-Off

8:00-8:30am Solfege

8:30-9:15am Bow & Finger Exercises

9:15-10:00am Break

10:00-10:50am Etudes

11:00am Repertoire & Private Lessons

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Free Time or Concert

2:00pm Quartet & Orchestra

4:00pm Physical Activity

5:00pm Parent Pick-Up

Tuition

Session I June 1-5 $400
Session II June 8-12 $400
Session III June 1-12 $750

Early Registration 10% discount

IMPORTANT DATES

Early Registration Deadline February 1, 2026

Registration Deadline* March 15, 2026

Deposit ($150) Due April 1 15, 2026

Final Payment Due May 15, 2026

*Applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline if space is available.

Registration and Payment

Individual Instruction

Students receive invaluable instruction in the areas of mechanical technique, musical phrasing, and artistic styles. Another important aspect of these lessons is receiving crucial feedback as to their own practice effectiveness and how well they are implementing and executing the instruction they are being given.

Chamber Ensemble

All students will participate in a chamber music ensemble. Whether a string quartet, quintet, octet or chamber orchestra these ensembles will allow the students to sharpen their rhythmic, listening and communication skills as they are exposed to some of the great string chamber music literature.