Masterclasses
Boston String Academy has had the privilege to welcome successful and renowned guest artists to work with our students, providing valuable information, technical ideas, and musical inspiration. We are very thankful and honored by their generous and thoughtful support.
Among these artists are: Lynn Chang, Martin Chalifour, Rictor Noren, Bonnie Greene, Ben Zander, Rhonda Rider, Markus Placci, David Ying, Yvonne Frye, Edicson Ruiz, Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Gustavo Dudamel, Sir Simon Rattle, Rachel Barton Pine, Lluis Claret, Midori, among others.
Festivals
Participating in renowned international festivals has been an important highlight of our programs throughout the years; which has allowed our students to witness that the power of music transcends borders.
We make it part of our curriculum to prepare students to audition for Summer Festivals, so that our students get to know other young musicians who share their passion for music in a very enriching and fun environment. Some of the Festivals we partner with include:
Nationally: LA Phil YOLA National Festival, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Greenwood Music Camp, Luzerne Music Center, Point Counterpoint, Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, Interlochen Arts Camp, New England Conservatory Summer Orchestra Institute, Kinhaven Music School, Sphinx Performance Academy, National Seminario Ravinia, Apple Hill Music Center, among others.
Internationally: Dudamel Foundation Encuentros Orchestra in Mexico, Orquestra Geração in Lisbon, Portugal, Festival Groba in Galicia, Spain, World Orchestra and Choir of El Sistema, Caracas, Venezuela and Sistema Europe Youth Orchestra, Pesaro, Italy
Collaborations
Our students have the opportunity to perform in solo recitals, small ensembles, and orchestra concerts at different venues in the Boston area throughout the year. The program welcomes guest artists throughout the year to perform for the students, including graduate students and professional musicians from Boston and abroad.
Boston String Academy students collaborate with performing and educational institutions including Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Hemenway Strings, New England Conservatory, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Princeton University, Harvard University, Landmarks Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Nantucket Community Music Center, Sphinx Virtuosi, Midori’s Orchestra Residency Program, Celebrity Series of Boston, Times for Three, Rockport Music, and Carnegie Hall.
