STRING ACADEMY OF WISCONSIN
STRING ACADEMY OF WISCONSIN
2400 East Kenwood Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53211
2400 East Kenwood Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone Number: (414) 963-4729
Fax Number: (414) 963-4760
Web Address: www.stringacademyofwisconsin.org
Fax Number: (414) 963-4760
Web Address: www.stringacademyofwisconsin.org
Category: Music And Drama Schools
Violin, viola, and cello instruction for ages 4-18
Founded in 1990, the String Academy of Wisconsin (SAW) has become one of this country's model schools, offering students between the ages of 4 and 18 a comprehensive musical education.
Keywords: SAW musical pre-college education violin viola cello string instrument teaching music school seminar lessons
Founded in 1990, the String Academy of Wisconsin (SAW) has become one of this country's model schools, offering students between the ages of 4 and 18 a comprehensive musical education.
Keywords: SAW musical pre-college education violin viola cello string instrument teaching music school seminar lessons
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The String Academy was founded in 1990 at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.
What is your primary product or service?
The String Academy is an after-school/Saturday music school for violin, viola and cello for students ages 4-18. Music curriculum includes a combination of weekly individual lessons and group lessons. Weekly group lessons include ensemble playing, aural skills, and opportunities to perform solos. Students are placed in groups according to their level of playing. SAW students range in levels of beginners to high levels of artistry. There are numerous opportunities for performing. The School presents over 50 performances a year at UWM, area senior retirement centers, libraries, schools, places of worship.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
String Academy faculty are all professional musicians that are trained and dedicated to teaching pre-college.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The String Academy of Wisconsin teaches a comprehensive music curriculum in a setting of excellence . Besides lessons on one's individual instruments, classes include aural skills and music theory, ensembles, chamber music and opportunities for performing(solos and groups). Students are encouraged to work to their highest potential in a nonjudgmental environment, developing a life-long love of music. Alumni have gone on to become professionals in the music field as members of major symphony orchestras, universities and chamber music groups. Alumni also have distinguished themselves in the fields of engineering, technology, medicine, social work along with keeping music as an important part of their lives. 99% percent SAW graduates have gone onto to colleges and universities including MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Yate, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois, Indiana University, Rhode Island School of Design, and the US Naval Academy.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The String Academy of Wisconsin is based in the Music Department at UW-Milwaukee.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Directions (and Map) can be found on our website (www.stringacademyofwisconsin.org).
What type of payments do you accept?
There are several tuition payment plans. One can call the SAW office (414.963.4729) to learn more about all the options.
Which areas do you service?
SAW is a pre-college music school for young violinists, violists, and cellists.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The String Academy of Wisconsin is a non-profit music school. Darcy Drexler, Director Robin Tharp, Office Admininstrator
What are your hours of operation?
Teaching hours vary
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Quote from Plato: "I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy: but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the key of learning."
The String Academy was founded in 1990 at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.
What is your primary product or service?
The String Academy is an after-school/Saturday music school for violin, viola and cello for students ages 4-18. Music curriculum includes a combination of weekly individual lessons and group lessons. Weekly group lessons include ensemble playing, aural skills, and opportunities to perform solos. Students are placed in groups according to their level of playing. SAW students range in levels of beginners to high levels of artistry. There are numerous opportunities for performing. The School presents over 50 performances a year at UWM, area senior retirement centers, libraries, schools, places of worship.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
String Academy faculty are all professional musicians that are trained and dedicated to teaching pre-college.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The String Academy of Wisconsin teaches a comprehensive music curriculum in a setting of excellence . Besides lessons on one's individual instruments, classes include aural skills and music theory, ensembles, chamber music and opportunities for performing(solos and groups). Students are encouraged to work to their highest potential in a nonjudgmental environment, developing a life-long love of music. Alumni have gone on to become professionals in the music field as members of major symphony orchestras, universities and chamber music groups. Alumni also have distinguished themselves in the fields of engineering, technology, medicine, social work along with keeping music as an important part of their lives. 99% percent SAW graduates have gone onto to colleges and universities including MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Yate, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois, Indiana University, Rhode Island School of Design, and the US Naval Academy.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The String Academy of Wisconsin is based in the Music Department at UW-Milwaukee.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Directions (and Map) can be found on our website (www.stringacademyofwisconsin.org).
What type of payments do you accept?
There are several tuition payment plans. One can call the SAW office (414.963.4729) to learn more about all the options.
Which areas do you service?
SAW is a pre-college music school for young violinists, violists, and cellists.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The String Academy of Wisconsin is a non-profit music school. Darcy Drexler, Director Robin Tharp, Office Admininstrator
What are your hours of operation?
Teaching hours vary
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Quote from Plato: "I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy: but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the key of learning."
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