What is StringPlay?
StringPlay, founded in 2013, is designed to provide a fun, creative, and educational experience for string players in the Phoenix/Metro area. At the camp, students participate in a variety of collaborative exercises with their peers from other schools, engaging with and learning from each other. Various activities include working on performance skills through theatre games, composing, improvising, learning music theory, playing Bach, fiddling, and covering pop tunes—all with the aim of building creative musical skills while having as much fun as possible!
To watch student performances from previous years of StringPlay, check out our YouTube channel!
To watch student performances from previous years of StringPlay, check out our YouTube channel!
What have past participants said?
"...[StringPlay] renewed the excitement for music that I lost..."
"Music is supposed to be shared and that's what we got to experience with everyone."
"I learned so many things. Probably the most valuable is how many different ways to play."
"My favorite part was the totally chill, super-supportive atmosphere."
"Before this, I was so scared and nervous playing and performing in front of others. Now, I know that it's ok to make mistakes and that all you need to do is have a good time!"
"Music is supposed to be shared and that's what we got to experience with everyone."
"I learned so many things. Probably the most valuable is how many different ways to play."
"My favorite part was the totally chill, super-supportive atmosphere."
"Before this, I was so scared and nervous playing and performing in front of others. Now, I know that it's ok to make mistakes and that all you need to do is have a good time!"