Stringendo music school nurtures young string players to become passionate musicians and accomplished performers.
Through orchestra concerts and fiddle gigs, in private lessons and summer music camps, students cultivate life skills:
the ability to listen, to lead and, above all, to work together to achieve the extraordinary.
Calling All String Players…
Join Stringendo!
We have openings in our fiddle, orchestra, and private lesson programming
Orchestra Program
Saturday Mornings
Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie
70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie
Fiddle Program
Tuesday Evenings
Poughkeepsie Day School
244 Boardman Rd Poughkeepsie
Private Lessons
Poughkeepsie Day School
244 Boardman Rd Poughkeepsie
Interested?
Email us at
info@StringendoMusic.org
We know that music can make all the difference in the world to a budding musician.
To see the history of our Poughkeepsie project, PK Strings, and its inception,
along with how this program was implemented prior to the COVID shut-downs,
please click the image below to view our video:
“Because Music Matters”
Orchestra Program
Stringendo Music School’s seven string orchestras meet on Saturdays and are conducted by Jonathan Handman, Rachel Handman, Kristina Rizzo, Danielle Stier, Andrea Velasquez and Cassity Warnecke. The orchestra classes are grouped carefully by playing level and are focused on cultivating a culture of rhythmic literacy, communicative ensemble skills, strong string technique and a non-competitive community atmosphere.
Strawberry Hill Fiddlers
Strawberry Hill Fiddlers currently hosts four levels of fiddle groups whose performances represent the music of many cultures, and are directed by Andrea Velasquez, Chelsea Needham, Carole Schaad, and Cassity Warnecke. Our unique fiddling program is centered on learning traditional music by ear. Open to violin, viola, cello and bass players, the Fiddlers offer exposure to various non-classical styles, improvisation, singing, dancing and body percussion.
Summer Strings
Summer Strings is a three week music camp which takes place in July from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Join students from all over the Hudson Valley at our unique day camp combining study of classical string orchestra, traditional fiddle music, and outdoor camp fun. For string students entering 3rd – 11th grades.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered on violin, viola and cello for both youth and adults.
Stringendo private teachers are professionally trained and highly skilled, with experience in teaching and performance.
Whether you are 5 years old or 80 years young – it’s never too late to start learning how to play a musical instrument.
Donate: Because Music Matters
Click on the image above to donate to Stringendo’s Annual Appeal and help support a compassionate and supportive string music community that brings out the best in the young people who are part of our program.
OUR SPONSORS HELP MAKE THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE
For information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities email info@stringendomusic.org.
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
ORCHESTRA MEMBER SPONSOR
Notice of Non-discriminatory Policy: Stringendo, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stringendo, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, sex, age or marital status in any of its activities or operations.