Programs
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.
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.
Community Instructors: Cole Habekost, Alex Munson, & Isabella Weik
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.
Note:
We’re excited to welcome you to class. Please note that doors will open no earlier than 20 minutes before the scheduled class time. This allows our instructors time to prepare and ensures the best experience for everyone.
Please remember: This class is for registered participants only, and we’re not able to accommodate additional guests such as children, family members, or friends. Thank you so much for understanding and helping us keep classes running smoothly.
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
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations should be reserved for emergencies and illnesses, but we recognize that life happens and conflicts may require you to cancel your registration. If you must cancel and the class date is within 6 or less days, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174. If the cancellation is 7 or more days from the class date, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Calling other extensions or emailing other staff members may delay your request. Please use the main voicemail box and the email address above. Cancellations must be processed through those channels; our online system does not allow you to cancel online on your own. Refunds are available based on the proximity of your cancellation request and the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.
• Once you are accepted into a class, a 5% cancellation fee applies to any refunds processed via credit card, cash, or check, regardless of the reason for canceling.
Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes are cancelled by 577 when enrollment minimums are not reached or for inclement weather. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you will have the option to a) transfer to another class, as long as space is available, b) receive a 100% refund via the original payment method, or c) receive a 100% household credit to your account for a future class.
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REFUND POLICY:
Important Considerations: As a small non-profit organization, we strive to keep class sizes small and affordable. Please only register for classes you will be able to attend, and reserve cancellations for emergencies and illnesses. Even with the waitlist that we offer for most classes, when you cancel out of a class, the other excited potential participants may have made other plans because the class is full.
This refund policy was established to honor 577's Instructors, to respect the time and energy they invest in preparing for each class, and to encourage class participants to weigh their class registrations carefully and in balance with other potential participants.
If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:
Refund via the Original Method of Payment ~ Credit Card, Cash, or Check*:
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellation six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less a 5% administrative fee.
Refund via Household Credit to use on another class at a future date*:
>>> 100% refund as a Household Credit with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund via Household Credit.
*Exceptions may be made to this policy in extreme circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options for cancellation in the event of illness or emergency.
**Once a refund is processed as a Household Credit, you may not request a refund via a credit card, cash, or check at a later date.
Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may request your registration fee be donated back to 577 to support future educational programming and a scholarship fund designed to make classes available to all.
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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses may not visit 577’s indoor facilities or an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or is knowingly exposed to COVID19 should follow CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation before entering any indoor space at 577.
| Program Type | Youth and Family |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 4/1/2026 9:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 7/13/2026 9:00 AM |
| Instructor(s) |
Cole Habekost
Alex Munson
Isabella Weik
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 10 |
| Maximum | 25 |
| Grade Minimum | 6th |
| Maximum | 12 |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student (Grades 6-12) | -None- | $250.00 | |
| Student (Grades 6-12) | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $250.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | Monday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room |
| Monday - 07/20/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room | |||
| 07/20/2026 | Monday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Cottage |
| Monday - 07/20/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Cottage | |||
| 07/20/2026 | Monday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Library |
| Monday - 07/20/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Library | |||
| 07/20/2026 | Monday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch |
| Monday - 07/20/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch | |||
| 07/21/2026 | Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Cottage |
| Tuesday - 07/21/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Cottage | |||
| 07/21/2026 | Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch |
| Tuesday - 07/21/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch | |||
| 07/21/2026 | Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Library |
| Tuesday - 07/21/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Library | |||
| 07/21/2026 | Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room |
| Tuesday - 07/21/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room | |||
| 07/22/2026 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Cottage |
| Wednesday - 07/22/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Cottage | |||
| 07/22/2026 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Library |
| Wednesday - 07/22/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Library | |||
| 07/22/2026 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room |
| Wednesday - 07/22/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room | |||
| 07/22/2026 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch |
| Wednesday - 07/22/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch | |||
| 07/23/2026 | Thursday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Cottage |
| Thursday - 07/23/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Cottage | |||
| 07/23/2026 | Thursday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room |
| Thursday - 07/23/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room | |||
| 07/23/2026 | Thursday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch |
| Thursday - 07/23/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch | |||
| 07/23/2026 | Thursday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Library |
| Thursday - 07/23/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Library | |||
| 07/24/2026 | Friday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Cottage |
| Friday - 07/24/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Cottage | |||
| 07/24/2026 | Friday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Library |
| Friday - 07/24/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Library | |||
| 07/24/2026 | Friday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch |
| Friday - 07/24/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Screened Porch | |||
| 07/24/2026 | Friday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room |
| Friday - 07/24/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Virginia's House ~ Dining Room | |||
| 07/24/2026 | Friday | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Outdoor Stage |
| Friday - 07/24/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 2:00 PM | |||
| End Time | 3:00 PM | |||
| Location | Outdoor Stage | |||