Overview

Orchestra of high school students at UNH SYMS
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are disappointed to report that both the Jr. and Sr. Sessions of UNH Summer Youth Music School (SYMS) have been cancelled for the 2020 summer season to ensure the health and safety of our participants and staff. Due to the nature of our program, we are unable to guarantee that all appropriate social distancing and safety measures could be successfully maintained in our environment. All camp fees paid to UNH SYMS will be refunded in full. We do hope that you will continue to make music this summer and that your campers will join us next summer as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary.

Students concentrate on a major instrument or voice part and choose electives to broaden their experience. They associate with talented young musicians who share their excitement about music, and they study with outstanding teachers and freelance artists. Enrollment for certain instruments may be limited.

In addition to concert bands, a variety of choruses, a string orchestra, and a full orchestra, we offer master classes, small ensembles, jazz groups, and other opportunities designed to improve each student's technique and musical understanding. Stimulating and challenging classes are available to students at all levels. Private lessons, at additional cost, are available to interested students.

Students and faculty members give a variety of evening recitals throughout the sessions. Each session concludes with a final concert.

For questions or more information, contact: lyndsay.boysen@unh.edu

For the program website: SYMS

 

Travel Information

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SYMS is held primarily at the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC), 30 Academic Way:  Travel to Durham

Specific check in location and directions will be provided to enrolled participants prior to the session start date from the program staff.

Program Staff

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  • Andrew Boysen

    Andrew Boysen Jr. is a professor in the music department at the University of New Hampshire where he conducts the Wind Symphony and teaches conducting and is the Director of the Summer Youth Music School (SYMS).

    For Questions relating to SYMS, contact Lyndsay Boysen, SYMS Administrative Director: lyndsay.boysen@unh.edu

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SYMS Payment Instructions for Students Receiving a Scholarship from an outside source:

  • All students receiving any type of scholarship must be enrolled in the program.
  • Families/students should go through the registration process and pay the deposit amount. If the scholarship ultimately includes all or part of a paid deposit, a refund will be issued for that amount after July 1.
  • If the student is receiving a partial scholarship from an outside source and you know the amount your student will owe, you can pay that portion: How to Pay an Outstanding Balance
  • Families can log into the family or student account to determine whether the funding has been applied.

Family portion is due 30 days prior to the session start date.

Any funding check coming from an outside source should follow these instructions:

  • Check* made payable to: UNH SYMS

*It is preferable that a separate check be submitted for each student.

  • Include full name of any student(s) receiving the award. If more than one student, then the amount of scholarship for each must be indicated.
  • Remember that each student, if they have not paid it already (i.e. if enrolled in another UNH youth program), will also pay a $5 required health & wellness fee. If the student is receiving a full scholarship from an outside group, it must include the $5 fee.

Send check(s) to:

Doris Woodruff

COLA BSC – Murkland Hall

15 Library Way

Durham, NH 03824

For more information or questions: lyndsay.boysen@unh.edu

This course is currently unavailable.