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Young Artist Program
Inspiring and educating the next generation of musicians in Sarasota.
2026/27 School Year Enrollment Open
Young Artists at SMC immerse themselves in lessons, chamber music, and classes that prepare them for high-level performances, competitions, and future conservatory studies.
Program at a glance
A comprehensive pre-professional track for talented student musicians looking to deepen their musical understanding and gain elite performance experience.
Ages 11–13
Junior Division
A nurturing environment for younger musicians to build foundational musicianship skills through group classes, theory, and ensemble participation alongside peers.
Ages 14 and Up
Senior Division
An advanced track preparing students for competitions, conservatory auditions, and professional-level performance through intensive coaching and repertoire development.
Sample Weekly Schedule
Saturday Sessions
Intensive Saturday Curriculum
Applied lessons in Solfege, music theory, and history with distinguished faculty.
Chamber & Orchestral
Side-by-side performance opportunities with professional musicians and elite coachings.
Outreach & Performance
Frequent masterclasses, recitals, and community outreach performance experiences.
Exclusive Concert Access
Free access to many local arts organization concerts through the SMC Concert Club.
Professional Seminars
Masterclasses and workshops on performance strategy, healthy lifestyles, and college readiness.
World Class Mentorship
Direct access to faculty who are active professional performers and recording artists.
- Intensive Saturday Curriculum — Applied lessons in Solfege, music theory, and history with distinguished faculty.
- Chamber & Orchestral — Side-by-side performance opportunities with professional musicians and elite coachings.
- Outreach & Performance — Frequent masterclasses, recitals, and community outreach performance experiences.
- Exclusive Concert Access — Free access to many local arts organization concerts through the SMC Concert Club.
- Professional Seminars — Masterclasses and workshops on performance strategy, healthy lifestyles, and college readiness.
- World Class Mentorship — Direct access to faculty who are active professional performers and recording artists.
Intensive Saturday Curriculum
Applied lessons in Solfege, music theory, and history with distinguished faculty.
Outreach & Performance
Frequent masterclasses, recitals, and community outreach performance experiences.
Professional Seminars
Masterclasses and workshops on performance strategy, healthy lifestyles, and college readiness.
Chamber & Orchestral
Side-by-side performance opportunities with professional musicians and elite coachings.
Exclusive Concert Access
Free access to many local arts organization concerts through the SMC Concert Club.
World Class Mentorship
Direct access to faculty who are active professional performers and recording artists.
Tuition & fees
School Year 2026/27
Tuition*
$1,880
per year
Yearly Fees
$200
Supplies
Application Fee
$50
Waived for students enrolled in private lessons at SMC
*Tuition is subsidized by generous donors. Scholarships and payment plans are available (tax return required). Please specify your need in the application.
Apply Now
Complete the form to begin your Young Artist Program application.