Summer 2023 String Opportunities: Camps, Workshops, Orchestras & Festivals



Organized by date of event:

SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA CAMP - WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
What: Our camp will focus on orchestra playing, small group performance, music theory and many other related skills.
Where: Topeka, KS
When: May 30 - June 3
Levels/Ages Accepted: Grades 7-12
Audition: No
Deadline: May 12, 2023
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SUNFLOWER RAGTIME ORCHESTRA
What: Rehearse and perform popular orchestral music of the early 1900s with other adult amateur musicians!
Where: Olathe, KS
When: Session 1: June - Session 2: July
Levels/Ages Accepted: Adult Amateur
Audition: No
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UMSL STRING CAMP
What: A three-day workshop held in the beautiful Touhill Performing Arts Center, offering string orchestra, instrument technique classes, guided practice sessions, and masterclasses.
Where: St. Louis, MO
When: June 3 - 5
Levels/Ages Accepted: Ages 14-18
Audition: No
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MASTER OF THE ORCHESTRA CAMP
What: Learn to conduct, study score preparation, and rehearsal technique.
Where: Overland Park, KS
When: Saturdays, June 3 - July 15
Levels/Ages Accepted: String players, minimum of 2 yrs.
Audition: No
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HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL CAMP - BETHANY COLLEGE
What: This exciting opportunity allows rising high school freshmen through graduated high school seniors an amazing opportunity to make music on the Bethany Campus!
Where: Lindsborg, KS
When: June 7 - 11
Levels/Ages Accepted: Only for entering freshmen-graduated HS seniors who have completed one full year of school band or orchestra.
Audition: No
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MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DAY CAMP - BETHANY COLLEGE
What: This exciting opportunity allows entering seventh and eighth graders an amazing opportunity to make music! 
Where: Lindsborg, KS
When: June 10
Levels/Ages Accepted: Only for entering 7th graders through entering 8th graders who have completed one full year of school band or orchestra.
Audition: No
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UCM SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
What: This weeklong residential camp offers a comprehensive educational experience unmatched throughout the region in its teaching quality and intensity.
Where: Warrensburg, MO
When: June 10 - 16
Levels/Ages Accepted: Grades 6-12
Audition: No
Deadline: May 15
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SALINA SUMMER STRINGS
What: Chamber music coaching, master classes, and private instruction.
Where: Salina, KS
When: June 18 - 24
Levels/Ages Accepted: Beginner through Advanced
Audition: No
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TANEYCOMO FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
What: The TFO provides free classical music and educational programs that serve the central Ozarks.
Where: Branson, MO
When: June 18 - July 1
Levels/Ages Accepted:
Audition: Yes
Deadline: Until max capacity.
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KC BASS WORKSHOP
What: Annual symposium devoted to the instruction of the next generation of bass players as well as the instruction of strings teachers in the latest advances and innovation in bass pedagogy.
Where: Merriam, KS
When: June 20 - 24
Levels/Ages Accepted: ALL
Audition: No
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STRING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - K-STATE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
What: Large Ensemble & Chamber Music Coaching, Leadership Training & Team Building Activities, Exciting Performance & Cultural Opportunities, Music Service Projects & Call Hall Ice Cream!
Where: Manhattan, KS
When: June 25 - 29
Levels/Ages Accepted: High School

Audition: No
Deadline: May 14, 2023
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MEDIEVAL MUSIC CAMP
What: Learn the vielle, rebec, organistrum, and many more, that you can take home for the week and play!
Where: Overland Park, KS
When: June 26 - 30
Levels/Ages Accepted: Open

Audition: No
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MIDWESTERN MUSIC CAMP - KU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
What: Schedule includes clinics, rehearsals and other instructional activities. The culmination of the camp ends Thursday with an open-to-the-public performance.
Where: Lawrence, KS
When: July 11 - 15
Levels/Ages Accepted: Middle School - High School
Audition: No
Deadline: May 31, 2023
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17th ANNUAL JULY STRINGS CAMP

What: Music of Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin - String technique, sectionals, orchestra rehearsal, music history, and theory.
Where: Kansas City, MO
When: July 17 - 21
Levels/Ages Accepted: Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Students with 4-7+ years of experience.
Audition: No
Deadline: Until max capacity.
Contact: Robert Hagenbuch Jr., composer1767@sbcglobal.net
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STRING FLING - MISSOURI STATE
What: String Fling campers are placed into small ensembles, according to their respective abilities, to work with coaches and perform in master classes, and also comprise a string orchestra. (Performance at the end.)
Where: Springfield, MO
When: July 18 - 21
Levels/Ages Accepted: Ages 13-18
Audition: No
Deadline: June 9, 2023
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HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC - FESTIVAL
What: Chamber music, orchestra, master classes, and student, faculty, and guest performances.
Where: Overland Park, KS
When: July 28 -  August 5
Levels/Ages Accepted: Ages 12-30 
Audition: Yes
Deadline: May 1, 2023.
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HEARTLAND CAMBER MUSIC - FESTIVAL SCHOLARS
What: Festival Scholars is a full scholarship opportunity for 8 highly-gifted musicians to receive intense chamber music coaching.
Where: Overland Park, KS
When: July 28 -  August 5
Levels/Ages Accepted: Advanced
Audition: Yes
Deadline: April 16, 2023
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HEARTLAND CAMBER MUSIC - JUNIOR FESTIVAL
What: Chamber music coaching, chamber orchestra and masterclasses for selected string students.
Where: Overland Park, KS
When: July 29 -  August 3
Levels/Ages Accepted: Ages 15 and under
Audition: Yes
Deadline: May 1, 2023
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HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC - FESTIVAL ADULT WORKSHOP
What: For adult amateur musicians to explore great works of chamber music.
Where: Prairie Village, KS
When: July 20 - 23
Levels/Ages Accepted: Ages 21 and up
Audition: No
Deadline: May 25, 2023
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Do you know of another summer string camp or workshop for us to include?
Please let us know and send the details to: info@kcstrings.com