Summer 2025 String Opportunities

Summer 2025: Local Camps, Workshops,
Orchestras & Festivals

Organized by date of event:

SUNFLOWER RAGTIME ORCHESTRA
When > Session 1: May 22nd, 29th & June 5th (rehearsals) June 12th
(performance) / Session 2: June 19th, 26th & July 3rd (rehearsals) July 10th
(performance)
What > Rehearse and perform popular orchestral music of the early 1900s with
other adult amateur musicians!
Where > Olathe, KS
Levels/Ages Accepted > Adult Amateur
Audition > No
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UMSL STRING CAMP
When > June 2nd-4th
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 > University of Missouri - St. Louis, MO
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 14-18
Audition > No
Deadline > May 23rd
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SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP - BLANCHE BRYDEN INSTITUTE
When > June 22nd-28th
What > Chamber music camp with performance opportunities.
Where > Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas
Levels/Ages Accepted > High School Students
Audition > YesDeadline > April 19th
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STRING QUARTET DISCOVERY CAMP
When > June 16th-20th
What > For students to connect with other string players, learn new skills, and
perform in a small chamber ensemble- this camp is best suited for student
violinists, violists, and cellists who have limited or no experience playing in a
string quartet.
Where > Metropolitan Conservatory - Overland Park, KS
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 8-19
Audition > No
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UCM SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
When > June 15th-20th
What > This week long residential camp offers a comprehensive educational
experience unmatched throughout the region in its teaching quality and intensity.
Where > Warrensburg, MO
Levels/Ages Accepted > Grades 6-12
Audition > No
Deadline > May 10th
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MIDWESTERN MUSIC CAMP - KU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
When > June 8th-19th
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
Levels/Ages Accepted > Middle School & High School
Audition > No
Deadline > May 28th / June 4th
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KANSAS CITY CELLO SOCIETY PERFORMANCE
When > Rehearsals, June 10th & 12th / Performance, June 14th
What > Summer rehearsal and performance opportunity.
Where > Northland Cathedral KCMO
Levels/Ages Accepted > Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Audition > No
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TANEYCOMO FESTIV AL ORCHESTRA
When > June 15th-28th
What > The TFO provides free classical music and educational programs that
serve the central Ozarks.
Where > Branson, MO
Levels/Ages Accepted > 18+
Audition > Yes
Deadline > Until max capacity.
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SALINA SUMMER STRINGS
When > June 22nd-28th
What > Chamber music coaching, master classes and private instruction.
Where > Salina, KS
Levels/Ages Accepted > Beginner through Advanced
Audition > No
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STRING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - K-STATE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
When > June 15th-19th
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
Levels/Ages Accepted > High School
Audition > No
Deadline > May 16th
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KC BASS WORKSHOP
When > June 15th-19th
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
Levels/Ages Accepted > ALL
Audition > No
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MARK WOOD ROCK ORCHESTRA CAMP AND MUSIC FESTIV AL
When > July 13th-19th
What > Enjoy workshops and rehearsals during the day with our world class
faculty of Artist Mentors. Be inspired by and participate in concert events every
evening, with a massive final concert on the camp’s last night.
Where > MidAmerica Nazarene University - Olathe, KS
Levels/Ages Accepted > Open to acoustic and electric string players, singers,
guitarists, and electric bass players from ages 12 years through adult; hobbyists,
professionals, educators and students.
Audition > No
DISCOUNT > Use the code coupon code KCROX which will take $150 off
tuition for either the on-campus experience or day camp option.
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STRING FLING - MISSOURI STATE
When > July 17th-20th
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
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 13-18
Audition > No
Deadline > May 12th (early bird discount ends,) June 13th
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HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC - FESTIV AL ADULT WORKSHOP
When > July 17th-20th
What > For adult amateur musicians to explore great works of chamber music.
Where: > Prairie Village, KS
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 21 and up
Audition > No
Deadline > May 1st
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19th ANNUAL JULY STRINGS CAMP
When > July 22nd-26th
What > For violin, viola, cello and bass students with 4-7+ years of experience.
Students will partake in string technique, sectionals, orchestra rehearsal, music
history, and theory.
Where > Kansas City, MO
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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HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC - JUNIOR FESTIV AL
When > July 28th- August 2nd
What > Chamber music coaching, chamber orchestra and masterclasses for
selected string students.
Where > Overland Park, KS
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 15 and under
Audition > Yes
Deadline > May 1st
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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