In 1969, Rosamond and Rein van der Linde [1929-1996] searched for a summer piano camp for their children but could not find one. To fill the void, they created Summer Sonatina Piano Camps in their home.
The camp soon grew in popularity. The family bought more pianos, squeezing them anywhere they could find a place. In 1978, Sonatina outgrew its original home and moved to its current location in Old Bennington.Enthusiastic parents of Sonatina campers begged for a program of their own, a place where they could immerse themselves in piano study and benefit from piano camaraderie with other adults. As a result, starting in 1979, the first Sonata was introduced.
Today Sonatina remains a family-run business, currently managed by 2nd and 3rd generation family members!
Sonatina features 4 weeks of Summer Sonatina with up to 42 youthful campers per week, as well as 4 Intermezzos and 7 Sonatas each year!
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