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Farmington Summer Strings Academy (Entering Gr. 3 -10)


Summer Programs / Youth Enrichment -
Summer 2024 (YOUTH Only)

The Farmington Public Schools Orchestra Teachers and members of the Hartford Symphony invite you to join them for 3 weeks of intensive music-making and fun! 

Daily classes include mini-lessons on your stringed instrument, note-reading and group class, orchestra, movement, and visual arts. Advanced players may also have chamber music opportunities. The Farmington Strings Academy is designed for students with at least 1 year of instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or string bass - no beginners, please! 

Students should bring their instruments, music books, a healthy snack, and a water bottle. 

Sample Daily Schedule:

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Small Group Instrument Lessons
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Note-Reading Group Class
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Visual Arts
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Orchestra Rehearsal
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Physical Education

NOTES:

  • Registration deadline: June 30, 2024
  • Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to July 1 less a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after July 1!

EXTENDED DAY OPTION:

The EXCL Summer Camp is available for children who need before and after childcare that are registered for the Farmington Summer Strings Academy.

  • EXCL is an additional cost and is for Farmington students ONLY.
  • The EXCL Summer Camp is a separate registration! You MUST complete the EXCL Registration Form and return it, along with any required documents and payment, to the EXCL Office (1 Depot Place in Unionville, CT).
  • Space is limited so register early!
  • Call 860-404-0112 with any questions.

Farmington Summer Strings Academy - Extended Day with EXCL (8 AM to 1 PM / 4-5 PM)

  • $204 EXCL tuition PER week
    • Week 5 - July 17-21 (M-F) 
    • Week 6 - July 24-28 (M-F)
    • Week 4 - July 10-14 (M-F)

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