Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as alumni of the program perform a recital. Celebrating its 17th season in 2026, CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a performance featuring the program faculty. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. FACULTY BIOS

This summer, take in the next generation of extraordinary string talent when Center Stage Strings performs at Top of the Park. This nationally acclaimed training program was founded in 2010 by violinist and U-M Professor Danielle Belen to nurture high-level artistry against the vibrant backdrop of Ann Arbor in the summer. Featuring brilliant young artists aged 13 to 26 from across the country, each selected through a highly competitive audition process, the program offers young musicians the ability to focus purely on developing their talents and defining their artistic voices. Bringing together exceptional musicianship and youthful passion, this concert will highlight powerful and inspiring works by a diverse range of composers, celebrating voices both past and present. Don’t miss the gorgeous lyricism and prodigious talent from the students of Center Stage Strings live at A2SF!

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as Sheryl Staples presents a master class on violin. Staples is Principal Associate Concertmaster, New York Philharmonic and Violin Faculty, The Juilliard School and Juilliard Pre-college. CSS develops the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as Sheryl Staples presents a master class on violin. Staples is Principal Associate Concertmaster\, New York Philharmonic and Violin Faculty\, The Juilliard School and Juilliard Pre-college.\n\nCSS develops the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Violist Samuel Rosenthal performs a solo recital. Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Violist Samuel Rosenthal performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. FACULTY BIOS

Cellist Daniel Wang performs a solo recital. Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Cellist Daniel Wang performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Violinist Christopher Yun performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Violinist Christopher Yun performs a solo recital. Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.

Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts. Join us for this finale performance featuring students from the 2026 season. CSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance.