SESSION I CONCERTS
Thursday, July 20 – 7:00PM | No Tickets Required
Shorecrest High School
FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Friday, July 21 – 11:00AM | No Tickets Required
Shorecrest High School
FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Students sill arrive for camp at 9:00AM. Families join us for the concert at 11:00AM, then leave after the concert
Top: New SYSO Summer Music t-shirt
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SESSION I CONCERT
Saturday, July 22 – 11:00AM | No Tickets Required
Shorecrest High School
FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Call time 10:30am (musicians arrive)
Top: New SYSO Summer Music t-shirt
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ABOUT
LOCATION
Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
WHEN
Session 1: July 10-21, 2023, 9:00am-12:15pm
Two-week, half day camp
For Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion musicians 9-15 years old with 2+ year playing experience (winds/ brass: 1+ years), who read music
Session 2: July 17-22, 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm
One-week, half day camp
For violin, viola, cello & bass musicians only 6-10 years old with 1+ year playing experience, who read music
ABOUT
SYSO Summer Music provides a fun summer learning experience for young musicians. Our camps are perfect for musicians looking to play in an orchestra for the first time, as well as intermediate level students wanting a challenge. Our camps will keep students motived and excited about music of the summer, and will build musical skills and confidence through performing in ability-based chamber groups, string orchestra/wind ensembles and a full orchestra. The camps conclude with student concerts for the entire family. SYSO Summer Music students work with Seattle’s finest music educators, learn new repertoire, improve technique on their instrument and make friends!
APPLY
The application for SYSO Summer Music is now closed.
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $60**
Tuition Assistance available! (embedded in the registration form)
TUITION
Session I Program cost: $750 + $60 non-refundable application fee. Financial aid is available to all program participants who demonstrate need.
Session II Program cost: $375 + $60 non-refundable application fee. Financial aid is available to all program participants who demonstrate need.
FINANCIAL AID
Ample financial aid is available to all families who demonstrate need. The financial aid application is embedded in the program application. Please never hesitate to reach out with any questions about the application process or the financial aid form. Reach out to Daniel Mullikin, School & Community Partnerships Manager, at daniel.mullikin@syso.org with any questions.
KEY DATES & TIMELINES
June 1 – SYSO Summer Music Internship Applications Due
June 2 – Application deadline; placement videos due*
June 7 – Financial aid awards sent
June 9 – First tuition payment due
July 5 – Second half of tuition payment due
July 10 – SYSO Summer Music Session I begins
July 16 – SYSO Summer Music Session II begins
PLACEMENT VIDEO
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 2
After registering, you should receive an email with “SYSO Summer Music: Submit your placement video” in the subject line. Please refer to that email when you’re ready to submit. If you searched your inbox and spam folders and can’t find the email, please contact info@syso.org.
Placement audition videos are a way for Conductors to get to know you! Conductors will review placement videos and place students into the best ensemble based on their experience. We want musicians to be challenged, but also feel comfortable. Recording and submitting your placement video should be a low-stress activity.
These videos in NO way affect your camper’s acceptance into SYSO Summer Music. Below are some helpful guidelines and tips to make recording and submitting your placement video fun and easy!
Note: If you applied after the June 2 date, we will still accept your video audition! Visit the “Contact” tab here if you have any additional questions.
GUIDELINES
Your video should not exceed 3 minutes in length, and should include your musician performing:
Strings, Winds, & Brass:
1) a musical selection of their choice
2) a major and minor scale of their choice
** students can play a 1- to 3-octave scale of their choice. They should prepare what will give us the most accurate representation of their playing.
Percussion:
1) 1 snare solo
2) 1 mallet solo. If you haven’t played mallets, feel free to submit a second recording of a non snare part (this could be a recording of an ensemble)
If you have more questions please email Amy Stevenson at summermusicdirector@syso.org
Click here to find some tips & tricks for recording your video at home.
FACULTY
SESSION I FACULTY
CONDUCTORS
Amy Stevenson – Festival Orchestra
TBA – Concert Orchestra
Sarah Hart – Festival Strings
Nathan Sackman – Wind Ensemble
COACHES
Violin – Pamela Liu, Mark Lotz, Tom Dziekonski, Robert Murphy
Viola – Louann Lotz, Sue Jane Bryant
Cello – Virginia Dziekonski
Bass – Ashley Giri
Flute – Susan Telford
Oboe – Ove Hanson
Clarinet – Kim Fay
Bassoon – Francine Peterson
French Horn – TBA
Trumpet – Nathan Sackman
Low Brass – Stan Jeffs
Percussion – Matt Drumm
SESSION II FACULTY
CONDUCTORS
Bryan Kolk – Festival Strings
Sarah Hart – Concert Strings
COACHES
Violin – Pamela Liu, Evan Ueblacker, Rose Hashimoto
Viola – Sue Jane Bryant, Robert Murphy
Cello – TBA
CONTACT
Daniel Mullikin
daniel.mullikin@syso.org
SYSO Summer Music Manager
Amy Stevenson
summermusicdirector@syso.org
SYSO Summer Music Program Director
INTERNSHIP
Update as of June 6: Thank you to everyone who applied to be an intern at SYSO SuMu 2023. We have currently filled all instrument positions except percussion. If you are a percussionist interested in this paid summer work opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
Thank you for your interest in interning for SYSO Summer Music! This experience will not only offer you a valuable teaching and learning experience with a supportive team of faculty members, but you will also have the opportunity to support learning musicians of different ages and ability. SYSO Summer Music is looking for 2 sets of interns who can help create a fun and exciting environment that campers will remember for years to come!
SESSION I – July 10-21, 9-12:15pm (+ set-up & tear-down time)
- 16+ years old
- Priority will be given to members of Junior Symphony Orchestra, Youth Symphony Orchestra or Seattle Conservatory of Music
- Summer alumni and others musicians 16+ years old are still encouraged to apply
- $300 compensation or community service
SESSION II – July 17-22, 1-4pm (+ set-up & tear-down time)
- 13+ years old
- Priority will be given to participants of SYSO Summer Music Session I, other musicians still encouraged to apply
- Community service hours
DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed starting May 1. Application open until all spots are filled.
IN THE APPLICATIONS:
- Be prepared to answer the following prompt: Please share with us your perspective on how summer learning can have a positive impact on a student’s life and musical experience. Be sure to include how your journey has been impacted by summer music opportunities and how you will use that to provide an excellent and fun experience for SYSO Summer Music campers.
- Upload your music resume (you can include ensembles your have performed with, achievements, notable performances, etc.)
CONCERTS
SESSION I
Thursday, July 20 – 7:00PM | No Tickets Required
Shorecrest High School
FOR PARTICIPANTS:
6:30 call time
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Friday, July 21 – 11:00AM | No Tickets Required
Shorecrest High School
FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Students sill arrive for camp at 9:00AM. Families join us for the concert at 11:00AM, then leave after the concert
Top: New SYSO Summer Music t-shirt
Bottom: Black
SESSION II
Saturday, July 22 – 11:00AM | No Tickets Required
Shorecrest High School
FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Call time 10:30am (musicians arrive)
Top: New SYSO Summer Music t-shirt
Bottom: Black
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