Susquehanna University Orchestral Summit and Mini-Tour
July 19-25, 2026!
For High School string players, nominated to serve as "ambassadors" by their directors
• Great String literature, rehearsed at SU in Selinsgrove, PA and on tour to Long Island & New York City
• Returning for final performance: Stretansky Hall, Susquehanna University
(TUITION: $1075 All inclusive except for 2 meals on tour)
Scenes from 2024 Summit!
Dr. Zachary Levi, Co-Director
2024 Participating Organizations
Kawartha Youth Orchestra, Ontario
Penfield HS, NY
Lake Braddock Secondary School, VA
Gettysburg HS, PA
Mechanicsburg Area HS, PA
Victor HS, NY
Lewisburg Area HS, PA
Lower Dauphin HS, PA
Veritas Academy, PA
Baldwin HS, NY
Harmonia Viola Studio, PA
Cumberland Valley HS, PA
Donegal HS, PA
Williamsport Symphony Youth Orch, PA
Emmaus HS, PA
Spring-Ford HS, PA
Owen J Roberts HS, PA
Alexandria City HS, VA
JSW on podium
Brighton conducting
2nd Violins, Violas, Heilman Rehearsal Hall
JSW on podium
Dr. Jennifer Sacher Wiley, Co-Director
2024 Tour Day 2, Alexandria City High School, Cornwall Manor
2024 Tour Day 3, Hershey Fresh Market & Park
Co-Directors Zachary Levi & Jennifer Sacher WIley
an 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.
