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The South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYS.net), one of the nation’s leading youth music organizations, is taking applications for its 25th annual Music Academy at the Pawley Creative Arts Center on the Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Ave.
The popular summer program, which includes youngsters 3 to 18 years old, begins June 13 and runs through July 8, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ranging from beginners through advanced, the camp will feature state-of-the-art sessions for classical strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, percussion, music theory and conducting taught by a world-class faculty. In addition to all instrumental courses, developmental sessions in jazz, rhythms and improvision will be offered.
This year’s Summer Music Academy also will feature a one-week intensive cello training course, July 13-17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as well as a three-week camp for 3- to 7-year-old beginners, June 20-July 8.
“The Summer Music Academy is designed for young beginners through advanced players,” said Marjorie Hahn, SFYS’ executive and music director. “With our staff of educational and music professionals, the Summer Music Academy is the perfect place for kids to begin — or expand — their musical talents.”
Tuition for the four-week camp is $600 and $525 for siblings from families with more than one attendee. There is a $100 non-refundable registration fee and tuition will be pro-rated for late signees. Partial scholarships are available.
The one-week intensive cello camp is $300 and the fee for the -3 to 7-year-old beginners is $280.
The SFYS program is sponsored with the support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami-Dade County Mayor and County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, Miami-Dade County Office of Management and Budget, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, The Kirk Foundation, Batchelor Foundation, and Nancy Friday Foundation.
For additional information, scholarship applications or a registration brochure, visit SYFS.net/event, contact Hahn at 305-238-2729 or send email to marjihahn@gmail.com.
