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Youth Student Camps

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Michael Kralik, Manager of School Engagement

vivo@atlantasymphony.org

(404) 733-4390


VIVO- Summer Strings Institute

July 13-17, 2025

Atlanta, GA | Live/In-Person


This five-day music camp welcomes violin, viola, cello, and bass players from rising 5th through rising 12th grade. At Vivo, students will learn from expert string conductors, receive coaching from professional musicians, be inspired by master artists, and explore engaging music electives. Instructors: Sarah Grant, Scott Stewart, Farkhad Khudyev, & Laurie Scott.


Belmont University

Carrie Kimbrough, Director of Belmont Academy and Pre-College Music Programs

stringcrossings@belmont.edu

(615) 460-6346


String Crossings Camp

June 15-20, 2025

Nashville, TN | Live/In-Person


String Crossings is Belmont University’s annual week-long summer camp where current high school string students learn and perform music from a diverse set of genres including classical, jazz, rock, celtic, swing, and bluegrass. Students have the opportunity to study with Belmont's world-renowned faculty, explore creative musicianship and technique in all styles, participate in interactive performances, and immerse themselves in an exciting week of making music with new friends! Deadline to apply is May 1, 2025. Application Fee is $100. Residential Camp Fee is $875.00/ Commuter Camp Fee is $575.00. Instructors: Belmont University String Faculty.


Camp Encore/Coda

Cara Bergantino, Camp Director

cara@encorecoda.com

(617) 584-1129


Camp Encore/Coda

June 25-July 19 and June 20-August 10, 2025

Sweden, ME | Live/In-Person


Music, Friendship & The Great Outdoors all come together in our unique musical community offering daily instruction in diverse styles, including private lessons, orchestras, jazz bands, wind ensembles, rock bands, jazz combos, chamber music, chorus, jazz choir, theater & many concerts. Supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Also sports, swimming, boating, arts & crafts. Ages 9-17. Instructors: Violin: Ruth Klukoff, Michael Klyce, Jeannine Mongeon. Cello: Luis Castro. Viola: Jeannine Mongeon, Cara Bergantino.


Chamber Music Guild

Justin Kurys

jkurys@chambermusicguild.org

(206) 357-3009


Summer Student Festival

July 7-12, 2025

Seattle, WA | Live/In-Person


A unique opportunity to explore chamber music! The Festival is an incomparable week-long musical learning experience coached by the professional Skyros Quartet, with masterclasses, theater arts, yoga and much more. Applications open now for Intermediate to advanced string and piano students ages 13-24. Tuition: $750. Financial Aid is available. Instructors: Skyros Quartet.


Concordia University, Irvine

HyeJung Shin, Program Director

hyejung.shin@cui.edu

(949) 214-3419


Concordia Summer Chamber Music Festival

June 16-26, 2025

Irvine, CA | Live/In-Person


Our Chamber Music Festival offers talented young musicians (4th-12th grade) an intensive program led by distinguished faculty and guest artists. Participants will refine their skills, collaborate with peers, and perform in ensembles. Tuition is $1,700. Instructors: Professional Musicians in Southern California.


George Mason University/Mason Community Arts Academy

academy@gmu.edu

(703) 993-9889


Mason String Intensive

July 21–25, 2025

Fairfax, VA | Live/In-Person


The Mason String Intensive is designed for intermediate and advanced players to help develop the skills needed to become dynamic soloists and chamber musicians. For Rising grades 7–12, $705. Instructor: June Huang


Mason String Camp

July 28–August 1, 2025

Fairfax, Virginia | Live/In-Person


The Mason String Camp is a week-long intensive program for middle and high school violin, viola, cello, and bass players. Students will learn, rehearse, and perform an orchestra program over the course of the week. For ages 10-18, $705. Instructors: Dr. Soo Han, Diana Chou, Austin Isaac, Stephen Matthie, & Laura Wallace.


Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival USA

Frances Borowsky, Executive Director

info@imif.us

(443) 377-3730


Intermuse Music Institute and Festival

June 20-29, 2025

Emmitsburg, MD | Live/In-Person


At IIMIF, we focus on chamber music and solo performance. With a selective enrollment of up to 30 students, we provide personalized attention and foster a supportive, inclusive environment. Students ages range from 12-24, and are placed in ensembles based on experience and age. Tuition is all-inclusive: $2,450. Scholarships available. Instructors: Cecylia Barczyk, James Stern, Emmanuel Borowsky, Frances Borowsky, Elizabeth Borowsky, Brian Ganz, Audrey Andrist, and Daniel Weiser.


Ohio University

Wendy Blackwood, Summer Arts Coordinator

summerarts@ohio.edu

(740) 593-4241


Summer Arts Music Academy

June 23-28, 2025

Athens, OH | Live/In-Person


Join us in the beautiful hills of southeast Ohio for our annual Summer Music Academy. String players rehearse and perform with an orchestral chamber ensemble as well as smaller chamber groups, while being coached by Ohio University faculty. The experience culminates in a public performance on the campus of Ohio University. High School students are encouraged to apply. Tuition, overnight accommodations, and optional university credit is $790 inclusive. Instructors: Dr. Nathan Southwick & Dr. Jose Rocha.

Adult Student Camps

No current listings available.

(703) 279-2113

asta@astastrings.org

P.O. Box 551, Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701


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