
A Day Full of Music and Friends
Students are dropped off at EMS — 480 Next Day Hill Drive, Englewood, NJ — with their instruments, music, and lunches.
The morning begins with an all-Festival warm-up at 9 a.m. with students separated by orchestra/Suzuki group.
Students then move into their sectionals based on levels or orchestra rehearsals for group rehearsals.
Throughout the day, students participate in art, theater, sports, dance, and tie dye electives. Students also engage with dynamic guest artists from a variety of backgrounds including national and world orchestras, world renowned soloists and Broadway artists. Two daily snacks are provided.
The Activities
Sample Orchestra Schedule
8:30–8:55 a.m. | Arrival |
9–9:20 a.m. | SSF Warm-up |
9:30–10:10 a.m. | Orchestra Sectionals |
10:15–10:35 a.m. | Snack |
10:45–11:25 a.m. | Specials |
11:35 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Orchestra Rehearsal |
12:20–12:50 p.m. | Lunch |
12:55–1:25 p.m. | Elective/Recess |
1:35–2:15 p.m. | Guest Artist/Supervised Practice |
2:20–3 p.m. | Elective Sign-ups Art/Drama/Sports |
3:05 p.m. | Camp Meeting |
3:15– 3:25 p.m. | Car Dismissal |
Sample Junior Violin/Cello Ensemble Schedule
8:30–8:55 a.m. | Arrival |
9–9:20 a.m. | SSF Warm-up |
9:30–10:10 a.m. | Festival Suzuki Class |
10:15–10:35 a.m. | Snack |
10:45–11:25 a.m. | Drama/Music Theater/Sports |
11:35 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Canon Class |
12:20–12:50 p.m. | Lunch |
12:55–1:25 p.m. | Elective/Recess |
1:35–2:15 p.m. | Guest Artist/Suzuki Class |
2:20–3 p.m. | Elective Sign-ups Art/Drama/Sports |
3:05 p.m. | Dismissal |