Leadership and Performance for Strings (LaPS) provides unique opportunities to string players to develop their musical skills while growing as leaders and performers. Open by audition to all ages of violinists, violists, cellists, string bass players, and pianists. Students in the Leadership and Performance project are offered weekly masterclasses, chamber music coaching, rehearsals with our staff accompanists, and many performance opportunities. Each year several Concerto Workshops give our students the incomparable experience of playing their solos with full orchestras. Seminars are also be offered in music theory, leadership in both orchestral and chamber music settings, and technique classes for each specific instrument. Recitals are open to all LaPS students to regularly perform their solos and chamber music. Auditions: August 25-29, 2026 Requirements: One piece of student’s choice that showcases their musical skills. To request an audition: Email LaPS Director Brittany MacWilliams: brittanymac1@gmail.com Class meets Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. and selected Saturdays. Annual Tuition: $950 (merit & need-based scholarships are generously available). $100 deposit due at registration. Payment may be made annually, or broken into quarterly payments. Tuition will be pro-rated for students joining the program later in the year. (For financial aid, payment plan and billing questions, please email Registrar Leslie Daland: leslie.daland@oldham.kyschools.us) LaPS is directed by Brittany MacWilliams, accomplished violin/viola professor and performer with over 20 years of teaching and international performing experience. Faculty: Brittany MacWi