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Frequently Asked QuestionsWho is ready?The String Academy is designed for students between the ages of 12-18 who have a vital interest in their instruments and are capable of practicing 4 1/2 hours a day. An additional two hours a day are devoted to chamber music. Younger students are occasionally accepted if they are capable of the 6 1/2 hours of playing time, and if their parents live with them off campus. The lower level of the repertoire is comparable to the Haydn G Major Violin Concerto, Telemann Viola Concerto, Vivaldi E Minor Cello Sonata, and the Eccles Sonata for double bass. The upper level includes the most advanced violin, viola, cello and double bass repertoire. BACK TO TOP
Important Dates The priority application deadline is March 1, 2009. At this time a video with two contrasting movements or pieces, a letter of recommendation, application fee of $70, and an application must be received by the String Academy Office. Notification of acceptance is April 7, 2009. Final payment of fees is April 21. Arrival at the String Academy is on Saturday, June 20 for registration, dormitory move-in, and important orientation sessions. Registration begins at 1 PM and ends at 4 PM at the Forest Dorm. Any student who expects to arrive after 4 PM should inform the Special Programs Office (812-855-6025) of your expected arrival time. Regular food service begins at breakfast on Sunday, June15. BACK TO TOP Also see the String Academy 2008 Fees and Application Form.
Most String Academy students will be housed in TBA. Adult counselors (one for every twelve students) are resident in the dorm. Nightly curfew is 10:30 PM and students are expected to be in their rooms at this time. Girls and boys are housed in separate wings, or in separate dormitories.BACK TO TOP Students Living With Parents Younger students (ages 11 and under) must live off campus with parents in privately arranged accommodations. Under-age students are expected to participate fully in String Academy activities. BACK TO TOP Private Lessons Students receive two 1 hour private lessons per week. Students may request a specific teacher and every effort will be made to comply with such requests. Helper teachers are available to assist students with practicing. Each student will attend a weekly two-hour master class and will be asked to perform when prepared. Pianists are available for rehearsals, lessons, classes and concerts at no extra fee. BACK TO TOP String Academy Faculty Faculty members have been carefully chosen for their unique ability to develop musical talent and nurture young people. Each faculty member is an experienced and successful musician dedicated to teaching at the highest levels. They have proven themselves professionally by producing top young performers. BACK TO TOP Chamber Music/Chamber Orchestra Chamber music assignments will be made based on the audition video tape. Students may also choose to audition in person on Sunday, June 21. Groups will be arranged according to individual playing level. Every effort will be made to arrange compatible groups. Chamber music takes place from 10:30-12:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Younger students will participate in the chamber orchestra on Tuesday and Thursday. Many groups will perform during the last week of concerts. BACK TO TOP Master Classes String Academy faculty give master classes on Wednesdays from 10:30-12:30, as well as during the evening master class sessions. Additional master classes are given by guest artists. Individual teachers decide who is ready to play for these various classes. All students will have the opportunity to play in a master class when prepared. BACK TO TOP Students have the opportunity to perform in scheduled recitals with their teacher's approval. Recitals will take place in Recital Hall, Ford Hall and Auer Hall. Concerts take place each Friday and/or Saturday evening and are scheduled more often during the final week of the String Academy. BACK TO TOP Rules and regulations are very clearly stated in acceptance packets and are explained during the first meeting of students. Rules include prohibition of smoking, drugs, and alcohol, and infraction results in immediate dismissal. Other rules pertain to practice assignments, curfew, and self-conduct, both in the dormitory and in the School of Music. In serious cases, parents are called and students are dismissed from the Academy. BACK TO TOP Free Time Every effort is made to provide ample free time for relaxation, organized sports, and recreational activities. During the week, 12:30 to 3:45 is reserved for lunch and relaxation. A counselor is on duty in the dormitory for younger students. Most evenings are devoted to master classes, concerts, movies, and planned activities. Unplanned (but not unsupervised) time is necessary to allow students the opportunity to unwind from the intensity of String Academy activities. BACK TO TOP Competition RepertoireViolin: TBA Viola: Telemann Concerto in G Major (Movements1 and 2) Cello: TBA Transportation from Indianapolis Airport For students flying into the Indianapolis Airport, Classic Touch Limousine service is available directly from the airport to the dormitory. (812) 339-7269 or 1-800-319-0082 Details will be included in your information packet. BACK TO TOP How soon will we know if our child has been accepted? Letters should arrive by April 7, 2009. BACK TO TOP Applications should be postmarked by March 1, 2009. BACK TO TOP The individual rooms are air-conditioned. TBA. BACK TO TOP Do I need to send bedding etc. for my child? Yes. Sheets, towels and pillows must be brought by students living in the dorm. BACK TO TOP What has to be on the audition video? Two contrasting pieces, or contrasting movements from the same piece, and a three octave scale with 4 notes slurred/bow, and the three octave scale spicatto with every note played three times. BACK TO TOP What is meant by contrasting pieces? Slow and Fast. BACK TO TOP Only if you are from outside the US where VHS is not the standard video. CD-Roms and DVDs are also acceptable, if not preferred. BACK TO TOP Check the schedule on the website. BACK TO TOP Are students supervised at all times? Yes. Counselors and/or teachers available at all times. For the younger students, university students help with practicing. BACK TO TOP The Director of the String Academy. BACK TO TOP Can my child have a single room? Most likely, everyone will have a roommate. BACK TO TOP What kind of clothes should my child bring? Summer clothes, informal, since Bloomington is very warm. A sweater is a good idea since the School of Music and dorm can be chilly. Concert attire for girls is nice dresses, and for boys is nice pants with a nice shirt and tie (optional). BACK TO TOP Will there be close supervision of my child’s medications? Yes, counselors will supervise medications if necessary. BACK TO TOP Are students allowed off-campus unsupervised? No, students are required to stay on campus. Trips to the Mall or places off campus will be supervised by the counselors. BACK TO TOP How do I get in touch with my child in case of an emergency? Either by telephoning the child's room, by telephoning the String Academy Office at: 812/855-0989, by e mail to: crunnacl@indiana.edu, or by contacting the child's counselor. BACK TO TOP Can my child be brought to religious services? Yes. BACK TO TOP If I can’t get there during the listed registration time with whom should I speak? You may contact Christina Runnacles at crunnacl@indiana.edu BACK TO TOP Do I get the application fee back if my child is not accepted? Unfortunately not. BACK TO TOP Is the application fee included in the price listed for the Academy? No. BACK TO TOP Students can bring cell phones in order to speak with parents. Cell phones are not allowed in the School of Music. They can be used at the dorm after planned activities. If these regulations are not adhered to, the student's cell phone will be taken away for the week. BACK TO TOP In Closing The String Academy offers students from all over the United States and many different countries in the world the opportunity to come together and study in a supportive and intense environment. Students who feel isolated in their own communities find that there are other young people with similar aspirations and ambitions. They also learn that they can (or cannot) practice 4 1/2 hours a day. What they learn on their instruments in the four weeks of the String Academy inspires them for many months that follow. The friendships that they make will last a lifetime BACK TO TOP
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