Summer String Institute

Summer String Institute will be back in 2024 with two sessions from July 22-26 and July 29-August 2. SSI 2024 includes creative and engaging performance opportunities, classes on movement, mindfulness, community building, music technology, and more for students string students (violin, viola, cello, and bass) in 4-12^th grades!

Location: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation (6301 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817)

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Sessions

Session 1

July 22 – 26, 2024, 9-5 PM daily
Community, Impact, Innovation! 
This session includes private lessons, orchestra rehearsals, coaching, and a final concert, plus music technology, electronics and sound design workshops. Students will also learn skills in community building, creative collaboration, movement and more!
Conductors: Anna Binneweg, Latoya Lamons, Ethan Lawrence
Ensemble in Residence: Ensemble Decipher

Session 2

July 29 – August 2, 2024, 9-5 PM daily
Community, Impact, Innovation! 
This session includes private lessons, orchestra rehearsals, coaching, and a final concert, plus music technology, electronics and sound design workshops. Students will also learn skills in community building, creative collaboration, movement and more!
Conductors: Anna Binneweg, Latoya Lamons, Ethan Lawrence
Ensemble in Residence: Sound Impact

Tuition & Fees

Deposit: $250, paid upon submission of application. Used toward final tuition balance.
Application Fee: $100, non-refundable, paid upon submission of application.

Single Session

Tuition: $750
Special Offer: $650 per student for students with siblings attending.

Multiple Sessions

2 sessions: $650 per session, $1,300 total. After deposit paid, $1,050 balance remaining.

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Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available. To learn more about scholarship opportunities, please contact:

SSI Co-Directors Veronica Jackson or Kimia Hesabi

Application Information

Applications open 2/15/2024

Early bird application closes on April 1, 2024

Early bird application fee: $50

Final application deadline is May 1 , 2024

Application fee beginning April 1: $100

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SSI Faculty

SSI Leadership

Veronica Jackson – SSI Co-Director

Kimia Hesabi – NatPhil Co-Director of Learning and Engagement, SSI Co-Director

Tiffany Richardson – NatPhil Co-Director of Learning and Engagement, SSI Support

SSI Faculty

Sound Impact

Ensemble Decipher – Electronics and Sound Design Workshop

Heather Stebbins – Electronics and Sound Design Workshop (Session 2)

Amy Beth Horman – Violin Breakfast

Anna Binneweg – Conductor, Stradivari Orchestra (Advanced Orchestra)

Latoya Lamons – Conductor, Guarneri Orchestra (Intermediate Orchestra)

Ethan Lawrence – Conductor, Amati Orchestra (Foundation Orchestra) & Bass Instructor

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