We invite gifted woodwind, brass and percussion players to campus for an exciting residential program that focuses on chamber music and symphonic wind ensemble performance. Students work with Director of Bands Eric L. Hinton, Ph.D., HonFRBC, as well as other expert Susquehanna faculty members.
Highlights
Join our intensive weeklong program to:
Polish your technique in private lessons with expert faculty. Improve your musicianship playing in chamber groups. Expand your musical knowledge through master classes and nightly seminars. Meet and practice with other talented students who share your passion for music. Prepare for all-state auditions, solo festivals and college auditions. Perform exciting and challenging wind band works.
The institute is a great musical experience regardless of your future academic plans!
The $875 comprehensive fee includes room, meals and all program materials.
Must register by June 10.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available based on financial need and performance. No full-tuition scholarships are available.
A letter from your guidance counselor, indicating your eligibility for free/reduced lunch or other measure(s) of financial need, is required for need-based scholarship consideration.
Optional: Video Audition for talent scholarship
Prepare and record a solo selection that demonstrates the highest level and quality of your playing/singing. This could be an excerpt from a concerto or sonata movement; an etude from a standard etude book; an art song, vocal solo or aria. Video links will be accepted via the online registration form or by emailing musicdept@susqu.edu.
Deadlines
All registrations must be submitted no later than June 10.
All supporting documentation must be received prior to your arrival on campus.