2025 WYSO Summer Intensive
Elevate Your Musical Journey
WYSO’s Summer Intensive is a dynamic 3-day program designed for motivated 8th-12th grade musicians. This intensive will provide a focused, enriching environment with expert faculty to deepen your skills in both solo and ensemble performance. Whether you’re looking to expand your repertoire, receive personalized instruction, or prepare for future music studies, this program is a perfect opportunity to take your playing to the next level.
This year’s program is aimed at advanced musicians aged 14-20, with an emphasis on building strong foundations for orchestra and solo performances. Our faculty includes accomplished professional musicians, each bringing their wealth of experience from world-class orchestras.
Program Details:
- Dates: Monday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 25 (Flute Intensive) &
Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 26 (Violin Intensive) - Time: 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM (Lunch provided)
- Location: WYSO Center for Music, 1118 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI
- Cost: $525 (Some scholarships available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
This intensive is a compact, dense seminar with topics ranging from ensemble playing and orchestra repertoire to solo recitals and concertos. We are offering two tracks this year:
Flute Summer Intensive
The WYSO Summer Flute Intensive is an exciting opportunity for advanced young flutists to deepen their craft and connect with faculty and peers in a collaborative setting.
Program Details:
- Dates: Monday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 25
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM (Lunch provided)
- Location: WYSO Center for Music (1118 E. Washington Ave., Madison)
- Application Deadline: Saturday, April 5 (with a $25 application fee, which will be applied to tuition)
- Cost: $525
- Eligibility: Open to musicians ages 14-20 (Limited to 20 participants)
Participants will work on advanced practice techniques, ensemble playing, orchestra repertoire, solo concerto and recital repertoire, careers in music, musical entrepreneurship, and more. The intensive will feature two lessons with faculty and multiple masterclasses to ensure an immersive experience. Students should submit a 3-5 minute audition video with a contrasting solo work of their choice. (Be sure that your video submission has permissions set to allow videos to be viewed when shared.)
Faculty:
Sonora Slocum (Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Principal)
Link to MSO profile
Patrick Tsuji (Minnesota Orchestra)
Link to Minnesota Orchestra profile
Brandon LePage (Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Principal)
Link to Brandon LePage’s website
Violin Summer Intensive
Join us for the WYSO Summer Violin Intensive, a 3-day program crafted for violinists who are passionate about refining their technique and gaining experience in solo and ensemble performance.
Program Details:
- Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 26
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM (Lunch provided)
- Location: WYSO Center for Music (1118 E. Washington Ave., Madison)
- Application Deadline: Saturday, April 5 (with a $25 application fee, which will be applied to tuition)
- Cost: $525
- Eligibility: Open to musicians ages 14-20 (Limited to 20 participants)
Participants will work on advanced practice techniques, ensemble playing, orchestra repertoire, solo concerto and recital repertoire, careers in music, musical entrepreneurship, and more. Students will have the chance to receive lessons from renowned faculty members and take part in masterclasses, allowing them to refine their performance skills in a small-group setting. Students should submit a 3-5 minute audition video showcasing contrasting solo pieces. (Be sure that your video submission has permissions set to allow videos to be viewed when shared.)
Faculty:
Link to Chamber Music QC profile
Christina McGann (Vanderbilt University)
Link to Christina McGann’s website
David Perry (Dean Witter School of Music)
Link to Dean Witter School of Music profile
Ilana Setapen (Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1st Violin)
Link to Ilana Setapen’s website
How to Apply
Interested musicians must submit their application by Saturday, April 5, including a $25 application fee (applied to tuition). You will need to provide a 3-5 minute audition video featuring a solo piece of your choice. The application link is below:
If you have any questions about the program or the application process, feel free to reach out to Yanzel Rivera at yanzel@wysomusic.org.
Why Choose WYSO’s Summer Intensive?
Our Summer Intensive program is designed for advanced students who want to dive deeper into their practice. With instruction from top-tier professional musicians and access to world-class resources, students will leave this intensive not only with advanced skills but with new performance opportunities and connections for future musical endeavors.
This program is perfect for students looking to strengthen their performance skills, build their resumes, and gain valuable insights from professional musicians in a focused, short-term environment. With a clear, concise schedule and expert faculty, this is a unique opportunity to improve your playing and grow as an artist.
Apply Now
Spaces are limited, and we expect the program to fill quickly. Apply now for the 2025 WYSO Summer Intensive!