Adelphi String Orchestra Preview Day

Calling all motivated high school string players! Adelphi String Orchestra Preview Day offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to take the next step in their musical journey and experience what it’s like to be part of a college music program.

This free, immersive experience gives students the chance to rehearse with Adelphi music faculty, connect with current students, explore our music facilities, and develop their skills alongside other talented young musicians. Whether or not students have participated in All-State or All-County ensembles, this experience is designed to challenge, inspire, and introduce them to the opportunities available at Adelphi.

The day will culminate in a 5:00 p.m. performance in the Concert Hall at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center, giving students the opportunity to showcase what they’ve accomplished throughout the day.

Who Should Attend?

String Orchestra Preview Day is designed for high school juniors and seniors who:

• Have a strong passion for string performance
• Are considering majoring in music or continuing their musical studies in college
• Want to experience a collegiate music program firsthand
• Are interested in developing their performance skills
• Want to connect with Adelphi music faculty and current students
• Are interested in exploring future opportunities and careers in music

What Students Will Experience

• Rehearsals and immersive music-making with Adelphi faculty
• Opportunities to connect with current music students and faculty
• A closer look at Adelphi’s music facilities and college-level music experience
• Collaborative performance with other talented high school musicians
• A final performance in Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall

Educators Are Invited!

Music educators and orchestra directors are invited to attend the final 5:00 p.m. performance at no cost. Join us to celebrate your students and experience the culmination of their day at Adelphi.

Teacher Nomination Information

Nomination Deadline: October 10, 2026

Teachers and school representatives may nominate up to five students per school. Please complete one nomination form for up to five students.

This is a free event, and students selected to participate will receive additional event details and information following their nomination.

We look forward to welcoming talented young string musicians to Adelphi for a day of music, connection, and discovery!