String Orchestra Camp
June 22 - July 5, 2008
(Camp will take place over the weekend of June 28 & 29 and on July 4th)
At this two week large ensemble camp,
students receive instruction in individual sessions, small sectionals, and large ensembles. We provide students with the opportunity to work directly with faculty from FSU and nationally recognized conductors and teachers. Each classically based curriculum includes music theory, instructional classes, masterclasses, public performances, and optional private lessons.
Upon arrival at camp, students will be placed into either the symphonic or philharmonic
orchestra as well as one of two string orchestras/chamber ensemble.
Optional Private lessons will be offered. Lessons may be organized after the student has been reigstered by using Form J of the registration packet that will be mailed to you. Please review Form J for details on signing up for and paying for priviate lessons.
No audition required for String Orchestra Camp.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Check In for this camp will be as follows:
June 22 between 9:00 and 3:00pm at the Housewright Music Building
(please visit our travel page for information on parking on campus during weekdays)
Check Out: Following the performance on July 5
Performances:
July 4 -Opperman Music Hall- 8:00pm - (Amati, Guarneri & String Symphony )
July 5 - Opperman Music Hall - 9:00am (Chamber String Orch, Philharmonic & Symphony Orch.)
There are three types of scholarships available for String Orchestra Camp:
Ability, Event, and Matching. Please visit our Scholarships page for more information.
Tuition & Housing Costs
Tuition: $432.00
Housing: $352.00
Totals:
Day Camper: $432.00
Overnight Camper: $784.00
Age Guidelines
Open to students attending grades 6-12 in the 07-08 school year.
Sample Daily Schedule
| 6:45am -7:45am |
Breakfast |
| 8:00am-8:50am |
Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 8:55am-9:40am |
Chamber Music |
| 9:50-10:35pm |
Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 10:45-11:45am |
Sectionals |
| 12:00-1:00pm |
Lunch |
| 1:15-2:00pm |
Music Theory |
| 2:10-2:55pm |
Masterclass |
| 3:00-5:00pm |
Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 5:00pm |
Dinner |
| 7:00pm |
Evening Activities |
| 10:00pm |
Curfew |
Instructors
Dr. Michael Allen, Professor of String Music Education, Florida State University
David Eccles, Orchestral Studies, Florida State University
Jim Palmer, Orchestra Director, Chattahoochee High School, GA
Rebecca McLeod, Assistant Prof. of Music, Unv. of North Carolina at Greensboro
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