Vienna Summer Strings
Serving the NoVA area since 1987
Sponsored by GC Marshall HS BPO
Make Music & Memories with us in 2025
Summer 2025:
June 23-July 11
Thoreau Middle School
2505 Cedar Lane
Vienna, VA 22180
Last Day & Concert: Marshall High School
About Us
History
Program Goals
History
Originally called "The Greater Tysons Area Orchestra Camp", Vienna Summer Strings began in 1987 led by Connie Cross Fields, Marilyn Daggett and Beverly Winder, three (now-retired) FCPS Orchestra Directors. Their keen vision of the summer program was to help public school orchestra programs increase enrollment and retain students year to
Originally called "The Greater Tysons Area Orchestra Camp", Vienna Summer Strings began in 1987 led by Connie Cross Fields, Marilyn Daggett and Beverly Winder, three (now-retired) FCPS Orchestra Directors. Their keen vision of the summer program was to help public school orchestra programs increase enrollment and retain students year to year. Since 1987, VSS has grown from 60 students to nearly 300 students each summer. Recent directors who have carried on the tradition are Heather Yacovissi, Marci Swift, Rob Meltzer, and Teresa Maclin.
Mission
Program Goals
History
Vienna Summer Strings provides a fun yet challenging musical experience for the emerging musician. Participants will develop instrumental and ensemble skills which support the school orchestra program during the school year.
Program Goals
Program Goals
Program Goals
Vienna Summer Strings prides itself on meeting the needs of every string (violin, viola, cello, bass) musician who participates. Musicians are placed in an ensemble of similar age and skill. Staff works diligently to group musicians in an ensemble that matches their skill level while providing a challenging environment for personal growth.