About Credo St. Louis

Credo St. Louis
June 5-8, 2024
Salem United Methodist Church

Nationally recognized faculty and local musical leaders will energize this intensive four days – which will feature:

  • Chamber Music

  • Solo Master Classes

  • String Orchestra

  • Performance Opportunities

  • Community Outreach

Credo St. Louis is built on the principles of the Credo National Festival: Musical excellence and commitment to public service, within the intersection of faith and music. Faculty members are local and nationally acclaimed music leaders who are eager to mentor Credo students at the very rewarding and personal intersection of music and faith.

Each student is cherished at Credo. The environment nourishes the most accomplished pre-conservatory students as well as those participating in their first serious summer music festival.

All serious string students age 12-18 will find a challenging home at Credo St. Louis. Advanced applicants for Credo St. Louis should also consider applying for the Credo National Festival. (Students attending both festivals will receive a sizable discount on the National Festival tuition.)

To Apply

Audition Requirements

Each applicant is required to submit a brief video consisting of 6-10 minutes of your best playing in a variety of styles. Upload your recording to YouTube and include the link on your application form.

Here are helpful guidelines for recording. Submitting your audition video is as easy as using your phone camera or computer! Just follow the steps below.

  • You may send different takes of each solo piece performed – but each take must be unedited.

  • Audition videos do not require piano accompaniment.

  • Watch and listen to your video before submission, checking for audio levels and the video’s visual presentation overall.

Application Timeline

Application fee: $30 (will be applied to tuition)

  • April 12: Application deadline

  • April 15: Acceptance notifications emailed

  • April 22: Commitment to attend due

  • May 15: Tuition payment due

Cost

Tuition: $375

Discounts:

  • $50 Early bird discount for students paid in full by April 15

  • $100 discount for each additional member of the same family

  • Early bird and family discounts may be combined

Location

Salem United Methodist Church
1200 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131

2024 Credo St. Louis Faculty

Directors

  • Peter Slowik, Head of Strings at Oberlin Conservatory, Credo Artistic Director

  • Vera Parkin, Community Music School Preparatory Program

  • Rebecca Pantano, Fine Art Chair and Director of Orchestras, Parkway West Middle School

Faculty

  • Dr. Lenora Anop, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Bach Society of St. Louis

  • Matthew Pickart, Webster University, Clazz International Jazz Festival

More faculty to come – stay tuned!