Susquehanna University Orchestral Summit and Mini-Tour
July 7-13, 2024
For 38 High School string players, nominated to serve as "ambassadors" by their directors
• Learn string orchestral literature in SU's welcoming music facility: Selinsgrove, PA
• Experience Washington, DC and Hershey Park
• Perform at venues on the road: Alexandria, VA and Hershey, PA
• Return to SU for final performance
WELCOMING our 31 musicians, hailing from Ontario, Virginia, New York, and PA!
Co-Directors Zachary Levi & Jennifer Sacher WIley
a new initiative of the Susquehanna University music department
in consultation with our esteemed colleagues
Advisory Board
Brian Buterbaugh • Michael Gamon • Veronica Jackson • LaShae Willits
Mission: The Susquehanna University Orchestra Summit & Mini-Tour seeks to increase opportunities for cross-cultural connections among young orchestral musicians. With music as a connecting language for scholarship and performance, the summit of students and directors is an oasis for intensive orchestral playing and thoughtful communication, promoting cultural empathy and musical growth. The resulting orchestra, encompassing musical ambassadors from participating organizations, will provide a mini-touring experience to major metropolitan areas of the northeast for young musicians.
Schedule & Fees
Sunday, July 7- Saturday, July 13, 2024
Cost per student: $875*
Susquehanna University
Sunday, 7/7 Arrival, rehearsal
Monday & Tuesday 7/8-7/9
Rehearsals, Seminars, Classes
(click HERE for details)
On the Road (click HERE for more info)
Wednesday, 7/10
Washington DC touring & fun
Evening rehearsal
Overnight in Alexandria, VA
Thursday, 7/11
Concert: Alexandria High School
Rehearsal & overnight in Hershey
Friday, 7/12
Concert: Hershey Area High School
Fun in Hershey Park
Susquehanna University
Friday, 7/12
Overnight in dorms
FInal party & rehearsal
Saturday, 7/13
Farewell concert
Luncheon
* Includes all but two meals on tour, FInancial aid available for students who demonstrate need
Repertoire, Summer 2024
Mozart Adagio & Fugue, K. 546; Jerod Tate Chokfi'; Grieg "The Last Spring" from Elegiac; Tchaikovsky "Finale" from Serenade for Strings
Participating Organizations
Kawartha Youth Orchestra: Petersborough, ON, Canada (special International guests)
Veritas Academy, PA • Rush-Henrietta Symphonic Orchestra, NY • Lewisburg Area HS, PA • Victor High School, NY • Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School • Penfield HS, NY • Lake Braddock Secondary School, VA • Gettysburg HS, PA • Lower Dauphin HS, PA • Baldwin HS, NY • Harmonia School of Music, VA, Emmaus HS, PA, Cumberland Valley HS, PA, Owen J Roberts HS
