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Youth Student Camps
Belmont University
Carrie Kimbrough, Director of Pre-College Music Programs
(615) 460-6346
String Crossings Camp
June 16-21, 2024
Live/In-Person | Nashville, TN
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! Residential Camp Fee is $875.00/ Commuter Camp Fee is $575.00. Instructors: Belmont University String Faculty.
Butler Community Arts School
Marc Keehmer, Program Director
(317) 940-5500
Strings Festival
June 10 - 14, 2024
Live/In-Person | Indianapolis, IN
Get ready for the strings festival camp: daily orchestra rehearsals, a spectacular finale concert, and daily sectionals with Butler faculty and music majors. Dive into college-style music classes like theory and electives. Liber Cuervos and Lowri Casimiro, Artistic Directors
Chamber Camp
June 17 - 21, 2024
Live/In-Person | Indianapolis, IN
Join us for the exciting Chamber Camp for strings and piano! What’s on the agenda? Daily chamber rehearsals, sectionals, and technique classes with our fantastic Butler faculty and music majors. Immerse yourself in daily masterclasses, coaching sessions, and college-style music classes like theory and electives. Cap it all off with a show-stopping final performance. Shannon Crow, Artistic Director
Camp Encore/Coda
Cara Bergantino, Camp Director
(617) 584-1129
Camp Encore/Coda
June 26-July 20
July 21-August 11
Live/In-Person | Sweden, ME
Camp Encore/Coda is an inspiring and inclusive musical community for students grades 3-11. We have 3 orchestras, chamber music, an intensive conservatory program, private lessons, music theory, and more! We are on a beautiful wooded campus with a lake. Tuition ranges from $4,000-10,250 and there is need-based financial aid available. Instructors: Violin: Ruth Klukoff, Michael Klyce, Jeannine Mongeon, Cello: Ian Wasserman, Luis Castro, Viola: Yuqing Shi, Cara Bergantino
Chamber Music Guild
Virginia Wright, Managing Director
office@chambermusicmadness.org
(206) 357-3009
Summer Student Festival
July 8-13, 2024
Live/In-Person | Seattle, WA
The Summer Student Festival presents students with a unique opportunity to explore chamber music by working with a professional string quartet. Directed by Skyros Quartet, this is an incomparable week-long musical learning experience for middle school, high school, and college students ages 13-24. Tuition: $725. Tuition assistance is available. Instructors: Skyros Quartet: Willie Braun, Justin Kurys, Sarah Pizzichemi, and Brandon Vance.
George Mason University/Mason Community Arts Academy
Mason Academy Staff
(703) 993-9889
Mason String Camp
July 29 – Aug 2, 2024
Live/In-Person | Fairfax, VA
The Mason String Camp is a week-long intensive program for violin, viola, cello, and bass players. Join music faculty on George Mason University’s Fairfax campus for small/large ensemble participation, private lessons, chamber music, technique classes, orchestra, sight-reading practice, and more! Tuition is $695, lunch included. Instructors: June Huang, Dr. Soo Han, Gerald Fowkes, and Dr. Jessica Powell Eig.
Adult Student Camps
Butler Community Arts School
Marc Keehmer, Program Director
(317) 940-5500
Adult Strings Camp
July 22 - 26, 2024
Live/In-Person | Indianapolis, IN
We are pleased to welcome any adult string musician (violin, viola, cello, bass) with at least one year’s experience on their instrument. We’ll explore the joys of chamber music, large ensemble playing as well as learn new practice techniques that we can apply to all of our music. This is the perfect way to end your summer! Shannon Crow, Artistic Director
Creative Strings
Christian Howes, Camp Director
(614) 332-8689
Creative Strings Workshop - Asheville Extension
Session A: June 30th - July 5th
Session B: July 6th - July 11th
Live/In-Person | Asheville, NC
The Creative Strings Workshop Asheville Extension provides an immersive experience for string players of all ages, emphasizing improvisation and diverse musical styles. Participants pay a $250 deposit (full tuition: $1,250) for a week of intensive training aimed at boosting musical skills and confidence. Instructors: Christian Howes, Camille Vogley-Howes, Karl Henry, Austin Scelzo (Session A), Jason Nick (Session B)