Program Overview
The Summer String Quartet Fellowship is a unique opportunity for students ages 13-22 (exceptions for students ages 10-12 can be made). The program offers mentorship from YAO faculty and guest artists for an intensive exploration of string quartet repertoire, all tuition-free.
Each participant will study a major work of the string quartet repertoire. Each work will be performed by a different group composed of 3 participants and one faculty member. The program is tuition-free.
- One 2-hour rehearsal per day
- Daily lectures and workshops discussing the session’s repertoire and its interpretation
- Participation in a final performance at the end of the week
Daily Schedule: June 7-11, 2027, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | UNLV Beam Music Center
Performance: June 11, 2027 at 2:00 pm | Doc Rando Hall at Beam Music Center
Enrollment: 6 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos
Audition Requirements
Audition Video: please include one major OR one minor scale of your choice in 3 octaves. Additionally, provide an excerpt of a solo work of your choice lasting up to 3 minutes, that best showcase your current level of playing. Â Videos may be linked from YouTube or Vimeo.
Personal Statement: please explain what you hope to learn and experience from the program.
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026 (late applications accepted until May 1, 2026)
