Q: Who is Scor! designed for?
A: Scor! is perfect for most adult amateur string players. Depending on the event, we have options for beginning through advanced players. Numerous string teachers have also enjoyed attending to have fun playing, and get some fresh teaching ideas.

Q: What instruments do people play at Scor! events?
A: Violin, viola, cello, and bass. If you'd like you can bring another instrument along for fun to use in a jam session, reading session, etc.

Q: How will I know if Scor! is right for me?
A: Well, just ask! Please call or email us. (We’re really friendly! If you don't reach us in person, please leave a message, as we have a small staff and frequently may not be able to take your call immediately.)

Q: Should I wait to come until I get better?
A: Absolutely not! Scor! will give you many of the tools you are looking for right nowto improve! Don’t miss out on growing even faster because you came to Scor!

Q: How do I know if I’m good enough to come to Scor!?
A: Well, in our Basic Tracks, we welcome you if you had just a few (3) months of study or more! At our Rochester location we have 3 tracks to accommodate each level, even better and we’ll help you choose the right one. At other Scor! locations we're currently offering a Basic Track & General Track, perfect for the majority of adult amateur players.



Q: Who comes to Scor!?
A: Teachers, nurses, grandparents, business-people, folks of all ages (18 - 80+), bankers, lawyers, parents, engineers, lovers of string playing, professors, homemakers, rocket scientists, retirees, music afficianados, IT professionals, administrators, & more! Why not you? (2011 Rochester Scor! Camp pictured below)

Q: I am afraid to come to Scor! Actually, I'm terrified.
A: You are not alone. 90% of all first-time Scor! participants are, in a word, nervous, anxious, or just plain freaked out. We understand. You may have experienced attitudes, culture, comments, or traumatic events in your musical past that instilled fear and hesitancy in you, but that is not what we're about. Scor! is different. Our main mission is to replace that fear with joy and confidence. To that end, the Scor! environment is intentionally fun, friendly, encouraging, non-judgmental, helpful, nice, low-pressure, and supportive.

Q: Can my spouse or friend come along if they’re not a ‘camper’?
A: Yes - he/she needs to register for the event as a "non-attendee spouse/roommate." Options include meals, plus special events, depending on location. Many interesting things to see & do can be found in the areas of Scor! Camps.

Q: What kind of faculty do you have at Scor!
A: Our faculty are highly qualified with, in many cases, multiple music degrees from prestigious music schools and years of professional teaching experience, and are also very friendly & musically passionate people. Enrich your life by getting to know them.


Q: When you say camp, do you mean cabins in the woods?
A: No. We mean a fun, festive, and friendly atmosphere that helps you be relaxed & enthusiastic, maximizing your learning. Where necessary, we try to obtain primary facilities that are air-conditioned for your comfort.

Q: If I fly in, how will I get to the Scor! event location?
A: We recommend taking a taxi or hotel shuttle from the airport.

Q: If I fly in and don't rent a car, how will I get back and forth between the event facility and the hotel?
A: You may be able to ride-share with another participant. When registering, click the check-box indicating that you'll need rides, and we will help connect you with other "campers" that can volunteer a spare seat or two!

Q: What is the dress code at Scor!?
A: We have no code! Dress casually and comfortably. At Rochester Scor!, we make our final music-sharing event festive by wearing colorful Scor! shirts.  

Q: How do I fly with my instrument?
A: Consider renting an instrument through Scor! We’ll have it waiting for you when you arrive, & we’ll return it when camp is over. If you bring your own instrument, here are issues to consider:

• Case: Make sure you have a good quality case, with a suspension feature which cradles & supports the instrument well.
• Checked Baggage? Never (NEVER!) put a stringed instrument through checked baggage unless it is in a special flight case.
• Getting Through the Airport: Lugging larger instruments through an airport is not fun if you don’t have a wheeled case.
• Gate Checking: If you can’t take your instrument on board, you can gate-check it. We don’t recommend this, since we’ve heard of incidents where serious damage has occured. Again, make sure you have a good case.
• Insurance? You may want to consider whether you have your instrument insured with dedicated instrument insurance in case of damage.
• Flight Cases: Cellists & bassists, you can buy a flight case (which you’d then check). These are expensive, heavy contraptions with airbags that run in the $1000s. If you know professional cellists or bassists, they might have a flight case that you could rent or borrow.