Strings

String studies with unparalleled personalized instruction

Welcome to the strings area at the Dana School of Music! Whether your passion is violin, viola, cello, or double bass, you’ll find the perfect program for you here.

You’ll receive unparalleled attention and learn from world-renowned artist-teachers alongside peers who share your passion and commitment. You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of musical genres, styles, and instruments. As part of your degree program, you’ll perform in acoustically and visually stunning facilities.  

 
 

Graduate Programs

 

 

*No audition required, but students may enroll in studio lessons.

 

Study with internationally acclaimed faculty

As a student at DSM, you’ll be mentored by and learn from our distinguished faculty, who perform with eminent ensembles and as featured soloists around the world. Through these activities, our string faculty bring a wealth of current knowledge to their pedagogy.

At the heart of our music degrees is the studio experience, which includes weekly private lessons and seminars with your instrumental teacher, as well as large and chamber ensembles and small group coaching in solo, chamber, orchestral, and jazz repertoire. Students’ artistic and educational experiences are further enhanced through regular performances and masterclasses by esteemed guest artists. Recent residencies have included the Harlem Quartet, Cuarteto Latinoamericano, the Rhythm Method, Dierdot Quartet, and many others annually.

Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in strings at the Dana School of Music, you’ll be equipped with the skills necessary to succeed as a performer, educator, composer, sound and recording engineer, and numerous other areas in which to position yourself for the countless opportunities in our communities, schools, and today’s creative industries. We hope you’ll consider joining us—we look forward to supporting your success! 

 

François Fowler, Guitar

 fpfowler@ysu.edu 
 330.941.3479 
Office: Bliss Hall 3043

 

Dave Morgan, Upright Bass

 dsmorgan@ysu.edu 
 330.941.1830 
Office: Bliss Hall 3041

 

Rachel Stegeman, Violin

 rrstegeman@ysu.edu 
 330.941.3645 
Office: Bliss Hall 3047

 

Michael Strauss, Viola

 mistrauss@ysu.edu 
 330.941.3636 
Office: Bliss Hall 3004

 

Robin Treybig, Cello

 rtreybig@ysu.edu 
 330.941.3641 
Office: Bliss Hall 3037

 

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Dynamic performance opportunities

DSM is home to more than two dozen student bands, orchestras, choral ensembles, chamber music groups, and more. We give you the freedom to explore. Perform in the Wind Ensemble or Dana Chorale. Participate in Athletic Bands. Become a member of a Jazz Ensemble or Combo. Join an Electronic Music Ensemble or a Rock Band. Or, collaborate with peers and form your own group. Abundant opportunities are waiting for you here.

 

 
 

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