Grades 7-12    June 29 - July 11, 2008

INSTRUCTORS

Arthur Pranno - Director of String Studies at Florida Southern College, conductor of the Florida Southern Symphony Orchestra, artistic director of the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra, and a much in-demand clinician throughout Florida and the Midwestern and Southwestern United States.

Mark Thielen -  conductor of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Director in Polk County Schools for 31 years and a much sought-after clinician and conductor for county, state, and regional level honors orchestras.

Michael Sedloff - Member of the string faculties of Florida Southern College and Polk County Schools, and is a founding member of the Hollingsworth Trio. He has a Masters degree from the University of Michigan, .

Anne Parrette - Orchestra Director and instructor of keyboard and theory at Cocoa High School and formerly at Dr. Phillips High School, A member of Who's Who of American Teachers, and an active adjudicator for district and state orchestra festivals.

Resident Student $590        Non-Resident Student $375

The Summer String Workshop offers string students the opportunity to develop their playing talents in a special atmosphere that is both challenging and fun. They enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in which they can:
 

• learn music from the orchestral repertoire.

• perform in large and small orchestras and chamber ensembles.

• rehearse and perform in the brand-new state-of-the-art Robert A. Davis Performing Arts Center.

• receive private lessons with talented faculty.

• experience high-level supervised practice time.

• take part in master classes with artist-level teachers.

• enjoy planned evening activities.

All resident students are housed in dorms on the Florida Southern campus. Students living outside the Lakeland area are expected to be resident students unless living with relatives or friends in the Lakeland area. Resident student tuition includes instruction, rooms and three meals each day for the duration of the . Non-resident student tuition includes all instruction and lunch for each day of the camp. Meals are served in Florida Southern College's excellent cafeteria. The cafeteria features daily specials, buffet style food and a salad bar. Vegetarian selections are also available.

A $30 registration fee (non-refundable) is due with your registration form. This is deducted from your balance. Remaining balance is due May 23. The final balance is due June 13th. We accept personal checks and money orders. Please make checks payable to FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE.

Auditions & Eligibility - The workshop is open to all students entering grades 7-12 who have completed at least one year of instruction. At registration, students will audition to determine their placement within the orchestras and chamber ensembles. All students should be prepared to perform a solo that represents their level of artistic and technical development.

STRING WORKSHOP APPLICATION