Join us for the 2026 Sartory String Quartet Institute!
Students at this 5-day Institute are placed in chamber ensembles with other students of similar age and proficiency. All ensembles receive daily coachings in preparation for a recital performance at the end of the Institute. In addition to these small ensembles, students play together in a chamber orchestra and experience what it’s like to perform in a larger group without a conductor.
The final performances will be held on Friday, July 10, at 2:00pm, with any additional performances TBA.
This is an audition-based camp. In order to attend the camp, all students must audition through recorded video auditions and be accepted into the camp. Please record all three audition requirements (scale, piece and excerpts) in three separate files. Please upload your videos as unlisted on YouTube and then complete the student information form: https://www.macphail.org/sartory-quartet-institute/
Audition requirements:
- 3-octave scale of your choice
- Solo piece that demonstrates your tone and technique
- Excerpts — you may prepare one, two, or all three of the excerpts for your instrument below. Please consult with your private teacher to determine which excerpts to include.
Minimum level requirements:
Violin: La Folia or Suzuki Book 5 level
Viola: Telemann Concerto or Suzuki Book 4 level
Cello: Dvorak Humoresque or Suzuki Book 4 level
Students must submit audition video by April 30. Students may register for camp only after receiving an acceptance letter.
July 6-10: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm;
July 11: Saturday 11am performance
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail
Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.
One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!
Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.
How to Get Started
- Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
- When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
- The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.
