Stetson String Academy 2026
We are thrilled to invite students to the Stetson String Academy this fall! The String Academy is held on the DeLand campus of Stetson University. Young string players will be allowed to participate in a range of exciting musical experiences under the guidance of Stetson University faculty artists. It is intended primarily for high-school students; however, talented younger players will be considered. String Academy events include masterclasses with Stetson School of Music faculty, University Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Chamber Orchestra Concert (a chance to hear the famous German organ), faculty performances and a final Academy Concert.
The Stetson String Academy is open to students in grades 9-12 who play violin, viola, cello, or bass.
The fee is $35 per student, which includes registration, music and two lunches in the Stetson Commons.
Dates: September 10-12, 2026
Registration coming soon.
All students will participate in a chamber group as part of the String Academy. Some students may also be selected to perform one of the following works from the string chamber repertoire. To be considered for this opportunity, students may prepare one piece from the list below in addition to their orchestra audition music. Students who choose not to audition with a chamber music selection will be placed in a chamber group based on their orchestra audition.
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18 No. 1: Allegro con brio (movement 1)
Donizetti Allegro for Strings in C Major
Mozart String Quartet K 157: Allegro (movement 1)
Thursday, September 10
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Registration (ends at 7:30 p.m.) and seating placement auditions |
| 7-8:30 p.m. | Observe Stetson Symphony Orchestra rehearsing |
| 8:45 p.m. | Meeting of all students |
Friday, September 11
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:45-10:10 a.m. | Academy Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 10:20-11:25 a.m. | Chamber Groups Coaching |
| 11:30-noon | Stetson Faculty Recital |
| noon-1 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Academy Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 3-4 p.m. | Chamber Groups Coaching |
| 4:15-5:30 p.m. | Masterclasses with Stetson Faculty/All-State Prep. |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Attend Stetson University Chamber Orchestra Concert |
Saturday, September 12
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00-10:15 a.m. | Dress Rehearsal for String Academy Orchestra |
| 10:15-11:30 a.m. | Dress Rehearsal for Chamber Groups |
| 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30-1 p.m. | Concert Warmup |
| 1:00 p.m. | String Academy Concert |
| 2:00 p.m. | Pizza Party Finale |
Transportation, lodging and other meals are the responsibility of the participant.
- Anthony Hose, Conductor of the Stetson University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras.
- Meghan Berindean, Professor of Chamber Music, Chamber Music Coordinator
- Michael Hill, Adjunct Professor of Music, Double Bass
- Mauricio Cespedes, Principal Viola for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Hose, Stetson University's director of orchestras, at [email protected].