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Summer Institute for Piano and Strings (SIPS)

SIPS

June 25-July 1, 2023

The ISU Summer Institute for Piano and Strings, Senior Division, is a unique music camp for teenage pianists and string players. Students will have the opportunity to rehearse, coach, and perform chamber music, while also honing their skills as soloists. It is open to intermediate and advanced string players and pianists entering the 8th-12 grades. 

June 26-June 30, 2023

The Junior division is open to pianists and string players entering 4th-7th grades. It runs Monday through Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and includes techniques classes, string orchestra rehearsals, duets for piano students, art classes and other activities. 

Deadline for application: June 2, 2023

Tuition:

Junior Piano/Strings: $140 

Senior Piano/Strings: $275

Senior Piano/Strings with room and board: $475

Registration updates coming soon!

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Pay non-refundable $50 Deposit/Tuition Online

*If you have a scholarship that covers the whole tuition, please do NOT pay the deposit.

Summer Institute for Piano and Strings (SIPS)

SIPS
The ISU Summer Institute for Piano and Strings is a music camp for teenage pianists and string players. Students will have the opportunity to rehearse, coach, and perform chamber music, while also honing their skills as soloists.

A typical day includes:       

  • Masterclass
  • Chamber music coaching and rehearsal
  • Orchestra rehearsal         
  • History, theory, or art class
  • Choir
  • Techniques class
  • Outdoor activity                                                                                                                                   

Why participate?

  • Take your playing to the next level
  • Improve performance skills
  • Learn history, literature and theory
  • Make new friends
  • Experience sectional coaching
  • Play in master classes
  • Explore new piano literature
  • Experience ensemble coaching
  • Try new practice techniques
  • Enhance skills in chamber groups
  • Large group games
  • Learn how to use your body efficiently as a musician
  • Build confidence in team building activities
  • Delve into new string techniques and methods