SYSO Summer Music

About

Key Dates & TImeline

Tuition

Placement Audition Video

Safety

LOCATION

Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

WHEN

July 11 – 15, 2022
9:00am – 3:00pm

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

July 15, 1:00pm

ORCHESTRA CONCERT

July 16, 11:00am

ABOUT

SYSO Summer Music provides a fun summer learning experience for students ages 7-14. This camp is perfect for musicians looking to play in an orchestra for the first time, as well as intermediate level students wanting a challenge. This camp will not only prevent summer learning loss, but 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!

THIS CAMP IS GREAT FOR

String (bass, cello, viola, violin) players who have had at least two years of playing experience or a minimum of one year of private instruction, who read music
Wind/brass/percussion players who have had one year of playing experience, who read music
Woodwinds (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe)
Brass (French horn, trombone, tuba, trumpet)
Harp
Percussion
Piano (permission required. Please contact summermusicdirector@syso.org prior to registering)

YOUR SYSO SUMMER MUSIC EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

Participation in a leveled string or wind ensemble
Participation in a leveled full orchestra (strings and wind/brass)
Participation in a leveled chamber ensemble
Study under multiple conductors
Learn from highly qualified coaches and interns on your instrument
Learn at least 5 new pieces of repertoire
2 free concerts for the entire family to showcase your skills!
Develop meaningful relationships in the Seattle music community
Fun traditions developed over the course of 30 years!

Financial aid awards will be sent on a rolling basis
May 9 – tuition invoices sent out
May 13 – first half of tuition due
June 24 – placement audition videos due
July 1 – second half of tuition due
July 11 – camp begins!

$705 tuition + $45 non-refundable registration fee (includes a t-shirt!)

Ample financial aid available – deadline May 20, 2022
Payment plan available

Tuition invoices and payment options will be sent out one week before the due date:

First half of tuition is due on May 13, 2022
Second half is due on July 1, 2022

If you are not applying for financial aid and would like to pay in advance, we are accepting payments via ACH HERE, and payments via Credit Card HERE. Please note, paying by credit card has an added processing fee of 2.49%.

DUE DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Placement Audition Videos are used to place students into the best ensemble based on their ability. We want your musician to be challenged, but also feel comfortable– they will be placed with students at a similar playing ability and age. Our conductors select the best repertoire for their ability and our top-notch music faculty and interns will also be working with your students every step of the way!

After registering, you should have received an email with SYSO Summer Music: Submit your placement video in the subject line to insert your audition video link. 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 us at summermusic@syso.org.

GUIDELINES

Your video should not exceed 3 minutes in length, and should include your child performing:

Strings, Winds, & Brass:
1) a musical selection of their choice
2) a major and minor scale of their choice

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
Summermusicdirector@syso.org

Submission Instructions Here

SYSO Summer Music will follow SYSO’s COVID Risk Mitigation Policies & Procedures until further notice.

OVERVIEW

Vaccination required for all students ages 5+. You can upload your vaccination documents HERE once registered. Any questions regarding the vaccine requirement, please contact Executive Director Kathleen Allen at kathleen.allen@syso.org.
Masking required for all campers
SYSO will abide by all COVID protocols set by the performance venues for performers and audience members.