Testimonials

Here are some comments from parents, students and teachers about the String Institute...

"As a parent, I was very pleased with the NYASTA String Institute. My daughter was excited about going and was not disappointed at all. I know that she learned a great deal - her private teacher could hear the improvement. Perhaps the best rating - she is looking forward to attending next year. Thank you for providing such a wonderful learning environment."

"I was very impressed with the level of organization, supervision, and quality of musical instruction. I will highly recommend NYASTA in the future!!"

"The best yet! Congratulations to Mr. Mendez, the teachers, conductors and staff! The music was superb!"

"What a wonderful camp - filled with both social and musical experiences for my daughter & string students - many thanks."

"I loved string camp. It was a really good experience for me."

"As parents who were leaving our child for the first time at an overnight camp, we were impressed and comforted by the caring staff. Keep up the great work! Continue to hire kind and patient staff."

"Well done! Totally 'Buttoned up' - loved the 'class' picture."

"Viola master class was great"

"My son had a great 3rd year at the String Institute! Thanks for all the hard work you put in to make it a good experience musically and socially."

"Registration was absolutely painless! Thank you!"

"The counselors were awesome!"

"Orientation day slideshow was great!"

"Great dorms!"

"Our conductor was a lot of fun to work with"

"Thanks for the many years of fun and memories!"

"It's a great camp and a great experience for all string players!"

"Great counselors...I'll see you next year!"

"Registration was very easy"

"My son can't wait until next summer!!!"

"Thanks for all that you do!!!"

"I had so much fun there!"

"You should make it longer!"

"It ended too quickly!"

"Thanks for a wonderful week!"

"Such a beautiful campus!"

"Great counselors!"

"It was a great experience!"

"The camp was very well done! My son had a great time and great learning experience! Thanks to everyone!"

"The instructors & counselors were great!"

"Our daughter had a wonderful time. No question, the experience is one she'll never forget!"

"We were/are truly impressed by the time, effort and organizational abilities of you and your staff - a job well done indeed!"

"Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Ithaca College was the perfect facility."

"The Grand Finale concert was very impressive!"

"I loved the Whalen Center and enjoyed being allowed to use the other facilities."

"Thank you so much for a wonderful musical summer!"

"It is a great program. Thank you for all your work to bring this about for our children."

"Well run and organized"

"Loved it. Greatest experience. Want to do it again."

"Many thanks!"

"Camp was awesome!"

"It was a very fun experience"

"T-shirt design was excellent!"

"Staff was very friendly & helpful. Thanks!!"

"Getting around campus wasn't hard and everything was near by and not hard to find"

"Can you make it 2 weeks?!"

"My son had a wonderful time and has fallen in love with the violin!"

"See you next year!"