Summer 2026: Local Camps, Workshops, Orchestras & Festivals
SUNFLOWER RAGTIME ORCHESTRA
When > Session 1: Rehearsals May 28, June 4 and 11, 7:00-9:00 pm Performance: Thursday
June 18, 7:00 pm Mahaffie Farmstead, 1200 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe KS "Local Legend" -
the music of Charles L. Johnson
Session 2: Rehearsals June 25, July 2 and 9, 7:00-9:00 pm Performance: Thursday July 16, 7:00
pm Grace UMC, 11485 S. Ridgeview, Olathe KS
"King of Ragtime" - the music of Scott Joplin
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 1st-3rd
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 > N/A
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SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP - BLANCHE BRYDEN INSTITUTE
When > June 21st-27th
What > Chamber music camp with performance opportunities.
Where > Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas
Levels/Ages Accepted > High School Students
Audition > Yes
Deadline > April 26th
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STRING QUARTET DISCOVERY CAMP
When > July 13-17th, 2026
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 7th-12th
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 16th
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MIDWESTERN MUSIC CAMP - KU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
When > June 7th-11th & June 14th-18th
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 > N/A
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KANSAS CITY CELLO SOCIETY PERFORMANCE
When > June 13th
What > Summer rehearsal and performance opportunity.
Where > Scottish Rite Temple - KCMO
Levels/Ages Accepted > Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Audition > No
Deadline > Mid-May
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TANEYCOMO FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
When > June 14th-27th
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 21st-27th
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 14th-18th
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 > April 15th
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KC BASS WORKSHOP
When > June 23rd-27th
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 FESTIVAL
When > July 12th-18th
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
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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 > June 12th
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20th ANNUAL JULY STRINGS CAMP
When > July 20th-24th
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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MID-AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC
WORKSHOP
When > June 14th-27th
What > Open to string, wind and keyboard players ages 21 and over.
Faculty including Kansas City Symphony musicians coach and play alongside participants
creating an unique and encouraging music making environment!
Where > Kansas City, MO
Levels/Ages Accepted > 18+
Audition > No
Deadline > May 1st
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MID-AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE JUNIOR YOUTH ORCHESTRA
FESTIVAL
When > July 28th-31st
What > A premier orchestra festival for middle school string players featuring acclaimed
regional faculty, offering next-level orchestral rehearsal and performance.
Where > Kansas City, MO
Levels/Ages Accepted > Middle school
Audition > Yes
Deadline > May 1st
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MID-AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE YOUTH ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL
When > July 27th-31st
What > A premier orchestra festival for high school and collegiate musicians featuring
world-acclaimed faculty, elite chamber music training, and next-level orchestral performance.
Where > Kansas City, MO
Levels/Ages Accepted > High school/college
Audition > Yes
Deadline > May 1st
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WARTBURG COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
When > June 14th-19th
What > Learn from faculty mentors who will help you develop as a musician through discovery,
empowerment, and collaboration.
Where > Waverly, IA
Levels/Ages Accepted > High school/college
Audition > Yes
Deadline > June 2nd
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RETREAT FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLA TEACHERS
When > July 5th-12th
What > This summer we will be focusing on the pivotal moments in violin/viola teaching and
playing. This journey will begin with the first lessons and continue through intermediate and
advanced repertoire.
Where > Bloomington, IN
Levels/Ages Accepted > 18+
Audition > Yes
Deadline > May 1st
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SUMMER STRING ACADEMY
When > June 20th -July 18th
What > The Summer String Academy, which began in 1984, offers serious young string players
between the ages of 12 and 18 an intensive and varied program under the direction of an
outstanding faculty at one of the world’s most renowned schools of music.
Where > Bloomington, IN
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 12-18
Audition > Yes
Deadline > April 15th
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LAMONT SUMMER ACADEMY
When > June 17th-July 1st
What > Lamont Summer Academy offers an innovative and inspiring 2-week, pre-college music
experience at the University of Denver’s state-of-the-art music facility.
Where > Denver, CO
Levels/Ages Accepted > High school
Audition > Yes
Deadline > March 15th
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CENTER STAGE STRINGS
When > June 21st-July 18th
What > At CSS, young artists and pre-professionals ages 13–26 thrive where discipline meets
discovery. College musicians call it the “technique reboot” they’ve been craving, while younger
students gain confidence and begin to define their artistic voice.
Where > Ann Arbor, MI
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 13-26
Audition > Yes
Deadline > N/A
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BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP (FOUR SESSIONS)
When > June 24th-August 16Th
What > The Orchestra Program is designed to challenge string students of all proficiency levels.
Students are grouped by ability within one of several orchestras after submitting a placement
video prior to the camp session.
Where > Multiple US states including: FL, IL, MI, OH, IN, WI
Levels/Ages Accepted > Middle school/high school
Audition > Yes
Deadline > N/A
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LAWRENCE SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE (LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
When > July 5th-12th
What > Designed for advanced high school musicians who want to take their skills to the next
level, the Lawrence Summer Music Institute: Piano & Strings welcomes young musicians from
around the country for a week of musical study and adventure.
Where > Appleton, WI
Levels/Ages Accepted > High school
Audition > Yes
Deadline > June 1st
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INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP
When > July 19th-25th
What > Students perform in large ensembles and have the opportunity to perform in chamber
groups, combos, and to take private lessons.
Where > The International Peace Garden - Manitoba, Canada & North Dakota
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 11-18
Audition > Yes
Deadline > May 1st
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INTERLOCHEN
When > Summer 2026
What > Interlochen Arts Camp is the summer music camp for young musicians in 3-12 grade,
with programs in a variety of genres and skill levels.
Where > Michigan
Levels/Ages Accepted > Ages 8-18
Audition > Yes
Deadline > N/A
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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