Summer 2025 Intensives

Our summer intensive programs are designed for middle- and high-school musicians who are actively taking private lessons or playing in a school ensemble. Students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 should have at least two years of playing experience, and students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 should have at least three years of playing experience. These groups rehearse daily for three hours for one week in preparation for a concert at the end of the week. These groups are coached by our elite faculty who are subject matter experts.

NOTE: Limited spaces are available for students who have the requisite experience, but are outside of the suggested age range. CALL or EMAIL for details.

Modern Strings

DESCRIPTION

Breathe new life into your violin, viola, cello, or bass by grabbing this unique chance to play modern music on these classic instruments. Join this string ensemble that will be playing selections like “Eleanor Rigby,” “Over the Rainbow,” and even a few songs that you will choose together right out of the top 40.

SCHEDULE

All programs take place for five days, Monday through Friday, in our HADLEY location.

Week of Monday, July 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, daily. For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders with at least 2 years’ experience in private lessons or a school ensemble.

Week of Monday, July 21, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, daily. For rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders with at least 3 years’ experience in private lessons or a school ensemble.

PRICING

$299.00 per week.

Jazz Combo

DESCRIPTION

Learn how to play real jazz in the same way the pros do: by improvising. This jazz combo will take the raw materials of any jazz standard—melody and chords—and use them to craft an original arrangement for a wide variety of tunes from the Great American Songbook. Never improvised or played jazz before? No problem. Take a chance and be amazed by what you’ll be able to do after just one week!

SCHEDULE

All programs take place for five days, Monday through Friday, in our HADLEY location.

Week of Monday, July 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, daily. For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders with at least 2 years’ experience in private lessons or a school ensemble.

Week of Monday, July 14, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, daily. For rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders with at least 3 years’ experience in private lessons or a school ensemble.

PRICING

$299.00 per week.

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