Riverwalk String Workshop Week • July 20 - July 24
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Young musicians in grades 6 to 12 are invited to join us for the Riverwalk String Workshop. This week-long immersive experience offers high-quality instruction in string playing from world-class musicians, paired with mindfulness and creativity sessions from the Toledo Mindfulness Institute, where students will learn techniques to enhance focus and self-expression.
Participants will build lifelong skills while working both in small groups and one-on-one with professional musicians. This workshop is open to students who play violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Students will also benefit from attending live performances on-site at 577, including Riverwalk's Ensemble-In-Residence, the Orion Trio, and a concert by Riverwalk's faculty. Participants will also take part in two nature-based art activities led by 577 staff.
The week concludes with a special concert showcasing our students’ talents on the final day of the workshop, Friday, July 24, from 2pm to 3pm. All performances take place on 577’s Outdoor Stage and are open to the public. A rain location will be announced if needed.
This is a unique opportunity for young student musicians to grow as performers, find inspiration, and build friendships in a holistic, supportive, and engaging environment. Join us and gain the courage to follow your dreams!
IMPORTANT CLASS NOTES:
• Young musicians must have at least 2 years of private instruction.
• Musicians will be asked to complete a Google Form from Riverwalk String Workshop. This includes an optional request to submit a one-minute video sample of their playing as an audio file, which can include a solo, etude, orchestra excerpt, etc. While optional, this submission is strongly recommended to assist with ensemble placement.
• Registration is subject to review. Participants who do not meet the requirements may not be accepted into the camp. Any musician who is not accepted will receive a full refund.
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CLASS INFO:
CLASS INFO:
Dates: Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24
Daily Class Times: 9am to 3pm
Workshop Fee: $250 (includes lunch each day, Monday through Friday)
Class Drop-Off Location: Virginia's House ~ Dining Room*
View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
IMPORTANT: Registration Deadline is July 13 at 9am.
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/youth-family
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Community Instructors: Cole Habekost, Alex Munson, Isabella Weik, and guest musicians
Cole Habekost is a violinist and composer from Toledo, now performing in New York City. He has premiered dozens of works for solo violin or chamber ensemble since 2020. As a champion of new music, Cole collaborates with an ever-expanding network of composers from around the world. Cole’s personal mission is to use sound to inspire and enrich lives. He strives to ease the suffering of others through compassionate and altruistic music making. Cole is a graduate of the Toledo School for the Arts and holds a Bachelor of Music from Bowling Green State University, studying under Caroline Chin, and a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, studying with Curtis Macomber.
Alex Munson currently serves as an orchestra director for the Toledo School for the Arts. There, he teaches three levels of orchestra, two levels of guitar, general music, and co-directors the TSA mariachi band. Alex regularly collaborates with artists at the school through performances, and arts integration. Most recently, the TSA String Orchestra received a superior rating at the 2025 OMEA State Orchestra Adjudication under his direction. Alex is also an active performer and regularly performs for schools and other organizations on many instruments including violin, keyboard, trumpet and voice.
Isabella Weik is the President and CEO of Toledo Mindfulness Institute. She has been immersed in mindfulness practices from a young age, inheriting the legacy of the Toledo Mindfulness Institute founded by her parents. This unique upbringing has led her to share this gift with businesses, community organizations, and institutions across the Midwest. As a trained Jazz musician, she has brought her background of vocal jazz into her career through hosting Sound Healing Concerts and offering weekly sound baths at TMI. Isabella's work is driven by a profound desire to reduce suffering in the world. She believes in cultivating deep roots, much like a tree, to foster growth and resilience.
Participants will build lifelong skills while working both in small groups and one-on-one with professional musicians. This workshop is open to students who play violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Students will also benefit from attending live performances on-site at 577, including Riverwalk's Ensemble-In-Residence, the Orion Trio, and a concert by Riverwalk's faculty. Participants will also take part in two nature-based art activities led by 577 staff.
The week concludes with a special concert showcasing our students’ talents on the final day of the workshop, Friday, July 24, from 2pm to 3pm. All performances take place on 577’s Outdoor Stage and are open to the public. A rain location will be announced if needed.
This is a unique opportunity for young student musicians to grow as performers, find inspiration, and build friendships in a holistic, supportive, and engaging environment. Join us and gain the courage to follow your dreams!
IMPORTANT CLASS NOTES:
• Young musicians must have at least 2 years of private instruction.
• Musicians will be asked to complete a Google Form from Riverwalk String Workshop. This includes an optional request to submit a one-minute video sample of their playing as an audio file, which can include a solo, etude, orchestra excerpt, etc. While optional, this submission is strongly recommended to assist with ensemble placement.
• Registration is subject to review. Participants who do not meet the requirements may not be accepted into the camp. Any musician who is not accepted will receive a full refund.
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CLASS INFO:
CLASS INFO:
Dates: Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24
Daily Class Times: 9am to 3pm
Workshop Fee: $250 (includes lunch each day, Monday through Friday)
Class Drop-Off Location: Virginia's House ~ Dining Room*
View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
IMPORTANT: Registration Deadline is July 13 at 9am.
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/youth-family
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Community Instructors: Cole Habekost, Alex Munson, Isabella Weik, and guest musicians
Cole Habekost is a violinist and composer from Toledo, now performing in New York City. He has premiered dozens of works for solo violin or chamber ensemble since 2020. As a champion of new music, Cole collaborates with an ever-expanding network of composers from around the world. Cole’s personal mission is to use sound to inspire and enrich lives. He strives to ease the suffering of others through compassionate and altruistic music making. Cole is a graduate of the Toledo School for the Arts and holds a Bachelor of Music from Bowling Green State University, studying under Caroline Chin, and a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, studying with Curtis Macomber.
Alex Munson currently serves as an orchestra director for the Toledo School for the Arts. There, he teaches three levels of orchestra, two levels of guitar, general music, and co-directors the TSA mariachi band. Alex regularly collaborates with artists at the school through performances, and arts integration. Most recently, the TSA String Orchestra received a superior rating at the 2025 OMEA State Orchestra Adjudication under his direction. Alex is also an active performer and regularly performs for schools and other organizations on many instruments including violin, keyboard, trumpet and voice.
Isabella Weik is the President and CEO of Toledo Mindfulness Institute. She has been immersed in mindfulness practices from a young age, inheriting the legacy of the Toledo Mindfulness Institute founded by her parents. This unique upbringing has led her to share this gift with businesses, community organizations, and institutions across the Midwest. As a trained Jazz musician, she has brought her background of vocal jazz into her career through hosting Sound Healing Concerts and offering weekly sound baths at TMI. Isabella's work is driven by a profound desire to reduce suffering in the world. She believes in cultivating deep roots, much like a tree, to foster growth and resilience.
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