MCYO All-Star String Intensive

Classical/Opera
Family
Kids Education

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore

All-Star String Intensive

for High School Musicians

The Music Center

Mon–Fri, July 6-10, 2026 | 9am–5pm

See below

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Locations

The Music Center at Strathmore

Tuition

Tuition $695
Application Fee: $45 (applied towards tuition and non-refundable)

Join Maestro Kristofer Sanz (MCYO Artistic Director and Conductor of Philharmonic) and the top high school string players in the area for the All-Star String Intensive (ASSI) @ Strathmore. This highly intensive string orchestra program provides an opportunity for talented musicians to rehearse and perform in a highly collaborative environment while building a sense of community and deep musical relationships.  

Audition Information/Requirements: 

  • A 2-3 minute video (showing your entire body and face), demonstrating your technical and musical abilities performing solo repertoire for your string instrument. *You may use a recent audition or recital video. 
  • NOTE: Work performed must be a major work or concerto written for your instrument Grade 5 or higher. Repertoire studied at ASSI will be professional level and comparable to works performed by MCYO’s Chamber Ensemble and Philharmonic.  

ASSI is by invitation/audition only. If you are interested in this program, please contact ASSI Director, [email protected] for more information.

 

Cancellation Policy: 

Application fees are non-refundable
One month or more from the start of camp (until June 8, 2026): $650 refund

Two-weeks (between June 9 and June 22, 2026): $485
Less than two weeks (starting June 23, 2026): No refund 

 

Check out the incredible ASSI experience here!