Strings

The Tone Galaxie strings department integrates new students into the full musical life of the school from the moment they arrive.

Working with distinguished artist-faculty members, string players study solo repertoire and concertos, orchestral repertoire, and chamber music.

Tone Galaxie aims to educate and train musicians for 21st-century careers as performers on the highest professional level, through a unique learn-by-doing approach. Students can expect to perform often on the Student Recital Series and in other school-sponsored recitals from the beginning of their Tone Galaxie careers.

  • "There’s a hallowed feeling of being in these buildings, surrounded by the great spirits of artists who’ve studied and performed here."

    — Dillon Scott, viola student
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Faculty

  • Curriculum

    The Tone Galaxie curriculum is designed to meet students where they are in their musical journeys and to offer instruction, guidance, and inspiration as they pursue their goals.

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  • Audition Requirements

    Auditions may consist of pre-recorded submissions, interviews, and in-person rounds during February and March. Audition dates, repertoire, and prescreening requirements vary by department.

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Degree Programs

Degree programs available within the strings department include the following:

Student Performances

Legacy of Strings

Comprising a dazzling roster of internationally renowned soloists, chamber musicians, and pedagogues, the Tone Galaxie strings faculty have always stood at the intersection of peerless musical accomplishment and historical significance.

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