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StringFest

UWF StringFest is an annual summer camp for string students from grades 4 – 12, culminating in student ensemble concert performances at the Rolfs Music Hall.


UWF StringFest

There are two sessions for StringFest: Junior and Senior. The Junior StringFest students (grades 4-8) will participate in orchestra rehearsals and performances. The Senior StringFest attendees (grades 7-12) will participate in instrumental clinics, small group lessons, string quartet classes, rehearsals, and performances. 

At the culmination of each session, student ensembles will perform in the final concert at the Rolfs Music Hall. 

Contact Dr. Yanovskiy, director of strings, at lyanovskiy@uwf.edu or 850.474.2147.


UWF Junior StringFest ‘26

*Grades 4-8, minimum 1 year of playing, competent sight-reading skills

June 15-20, 2026

UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts

Participation Fee: $150

Register for Junior StringFest ‘26

UWF Junior StringFest '26 Schedule - Schedule at a Glance:

Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19  |  10:00 am – 2:00 pm  |  Rehearsals and workshops  |  UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts

Saturday, June 20  |  2:00 - 3:30 pm |  Junior StringFest Final Concert and Party  |  UWF Rolfs Music Hall


UWF Senior StringFest '26

*Grades 7-12, minimum 3 years of playing, acceptance by audition only

June 7-13, 2026

UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts

Participation Fee: $200

Senior StringFest registration will be sent directly to students whose audition is accepted into Senior StringFest.

Audition Information:

Auditions are due via the Senior StringFest '26 Audition Request Form on May 5, 2026

Accepted students will be contacted to register on May 8, and the deadline to complete registration will be May 15.

For registration assistance, please email continuinged@uwf.edu

UWF SENIOR StringFest ’26 - Schedule at a Glance:

Sunday, June 7  | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |  Orientation, Opening Concert, SFPA Tour  |  UWF Rolfs Music Hall

Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12  | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |  Rehearsals, clinics, group lessons, workshops, master classes  |  UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts

Saturday, June 13  |  1:30 - 3:00 pm  |  Senior StringFest Final Concert and Party  |  UWF Rolfs Music Hall