The Children’s Orchestra Society has been teaching the language of music since 1962. The Young Musician’s Summer Festival is a fun 2-week day program (9am-3pm) in Manhasset designed to provide a quality musical experience for talented young orchestral musicians. The 2006 season dates are June 26-July 7 and a concert on July 8. Each day begins with breakfast just before an exciting orchestra rehearsal. Music workshops include classes in essential music-making tools such as audition preparation, rhythmic precision, instrument maintenance, instrument demonstrations, conducting and sight-reading. Students enjoy lunch together and a daily session of Arts Exploration—an opportunity to be creative through varied activities in visual arts, writing, movement, martial arts, and creating comic books. A special concert will showcase the students’ talent to the community, friends and family.Applicants must have at least one year of prior instruction on their orchestral instrument. Children ages 7-13 may enroll in violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students ages 11-13 may enroll in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Private lessons and an extended day option (5pm dismissal) are available for additional fees. Tuition: $1,200. For more details and a summer application, please visit www.childrensorch.com.