MCYO Summer Strings: Junior

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore

Summer Strings Week: Junior

The Music Center

Mon–Fri, July 13-17, 2026 | 9am–3pm

Rising Grades 3–6

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Location

The Music Center at Strathmore

Tuition

Tuition for accepted students is $745
Application Fee: $45 (applied towards tuition and non-refundable)

For other age groups, visit:

Senior Group (Rising Grades 6-8)
All-Star Group (Rising Grades 9-12)

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DEADLINE EXTENSION: June 1, 2026

MCYO is excited to announce Summer Strings Week!  

Summer Strings Week is geared towards enhancing students’ musicianship and technical abilities! Fun repertoire will be studied and performed under the direction of Maestro Elizabeth Peterson and Seth Castleton! Musicians will learn performance, ear-training, collaborative, and compositional skills, and so much more!

Ensemble repertoire and workshop content will be brand-new, so musicians from past summer camps are welcome to return!

CAMP INCLUDES

Daily string ensemble rehearsals & sectionals
Music Electives such as Alexander Technique and Body Percussion
Composition Lab focusing on music writing, theory, and ear training
Masterclasses and performance opportunities
Recreational time (outdoor weather permitting)

 JUNIOR GROUP MUSICIAN REQUIREMENTS

Students must be entering grades 3–6 in the fall.
Participants must have taken private lessons for 2-3 years for Violin, 2 years for Viola and Cello, and 1 year for Bass.
All musicians must be able to read music.
Musicians must bring their own instrument and music stand.
Musicians must bring their own bagged lunch, snacks, and beverages (no refrigeration available).

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Current MCYO musicians, no audition is required.
Non-MCYO musicians will need to submit a video audition with their application.
The video should include one scale and one solo piece of the student’s choice. Professional recording not necessary; home recording accepted. Please see the Application below for the link to upload the video.

Cancellation Policy:

Application fees are non-refundable
One month or more from the start of camp (until June 15, 2026): $700 refund
Two weeks (between June 16 and June 29, 2026): $525 refund
Less than two weeks (starting June 30, 2026): No refund

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Application Form

Info

Please submit one form for each musician. Do not add multiple musicians in one form.

Consent for storing submitted data

Yes, I give permission to store and process my data

Parent/Guardian Information

Email Address

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Primary Phone Number

Musician Information

First Name of Musician

Last Name of Musician

Years Played

School Student Attends

List solos/etudes/scales studied during the past school year

Private Teacher Name

Private Teacher Email Address

Was the student part of any other orchestras or ensembles this season? If so, please list.

Audition Video (Non-MCYO Musicians Only)

Upload Information

If the student did not participate in MCYO this season, an audition video is required. The video should include a SOLO PIECE without piano accompaniment. Musicians will be placed in the appropriate classes according to their level.

Dropbox Link

UPLOAD VIDEO HERE

Did you upload your child's audition video?

Yes, I uploaded my child's video

No, I will upload later (deadline: June 1)

Applicant is an MCYO musician this season, so I do not need to upload a video

Confirmation

Once you press “submit,” you will be directed to a link to submit the $45 application fee. Please note that you will NOT receive a separate email confirmation of submission, but please be assured that we have received your registration.

Tuition payment for accepted students is due by June 1, 2026.

Thank you for your registration!

Enjoy a look back at our 2022 Summer Strings Week.