The Meadowmount School of Music, founded in 1944 by Ivan Galamian, is a 7-week summer school in the town of Lewis (mailing address Westport) in Upstate New York for young violinists, cellists, violists, and pianists training for professional music careers.[1] The school offers instruction in chamber music and solo performance techniques, with students practicing four to five hours daily. The curriculum includes masterclasses, studio classes, guest artist workshops, Alexander Technique, and yoga. The campus facilities include a dining hall, student lounge, infirmary, practice cabins, faculty studios, a concert hall, performance spaces, recreation areas for tennis, basketball, soccer, and table tennis, as well as student dormitories. Field trips, hiking, and off-campus events are also organized. Concerts are held three times a week and feature students, faculty, and/or guest artists. Master classes are held daily.
The campus in Lewis was originally the home of suffragist Inez Milholland, who spent summers there on her family's property.
The school's distinguished alumni include:
Notable members of the school's faculty have included:
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