Calling Florida String Players - Ages 8-18

This winter, play side-by-side with The Perlman Music Program String Orchestra under the baton of Itzhak Perlman! Students, ages 8-18, who are Florida residents and play violin, viola, cello or bass are invited to audition!

Music: Felix Mendelssohn's String Sinfonia No. 2 in D Major, 1st Movement

Important Dates:
- August 26 - Application Deadline has passed!
- September 9 - Audition Video and Teacher Recommendation Form Deadline
- October 1 - Audition Results
- October 26 - Preparatory Workshop (Afternoon)
- December 28 - Dress Rehearsal and Performance (date subject to change)

Location:
USF Sarasota-Manatee
8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243

About:
PMP/Suncoast Super Strings is presented as part of a public orchestra rehearsal during the PMP Sarasota Winter Residency. Last year, 52 string students from 15 counties around Florida participated. Super Strings promotes the interaction of local young musicians with international students of The Perlman Music Program and world-class faculty.

Fees:
Audition - FREE
Participation Fee: $100 for all students
Need-based scholarships available

Please be sure to download all of the following required elements:

- Program Information - this contains important information about the program, so please be sure to read both sides in its entirety.
  * Note: NEW guidelines for Violin I and Violin II applicants! Anyone wishing to audition on Violin I must also audition on Violin II. See Program Information for complete information.
- Online Application - must be submitted no later than August 26
- Teacher Recommendation Form - Applicants must forward this link/form to their teacher of choice to fill out and submit no later than September 9
- Sheet Music for each part
- Audition Notes & Tips - attached as a cover page to each of the individual parts

All Required Downloads for 2019-2020 Super Strings Program

(Right-click on each button to open the document link in a new tab or window)

Program Information
 
 
Application - The application deadline has passed. If you would like to receive information on next season's 2020-2021 Super Strings program, please email us!
 
Teacher Recommendation Form - to be forwarded to your teacher
 
 
Audition Notes & Tips and Sheet Music for all parts
 
Complete Score provided for score study
 
 
 

Watch the New York Classical Players perform Felix Mendelssohn's String Sinfonia No. 2 in D Major, 1st Movement

Location of Workshop, Rehearsals and Performance:

USF Sarasota-Manatee (8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243)

2019-2020 Super Strings is Sponsored In Part By:

PMP/Suncoast Programs are Presented in Partnership With: