Making music together is at the heart of Strings Camp. The
student experience includes chamber music, orchestra, master classes,
and a musicianship class. Solo recitals throughout the week offer an
opportunity for everyone to perform solos with a professional
accompanist. Our daily enrichment presentations have included an
improvisation clinic, a bluegrass band, and activities designed to
foster social connection among students.
Strings Camp is appropriate for violinists, violists, and cellists ages 9 – 14
who have taken private lessons for at least one year or played in a
school ensemble for at least two years. Students must be fluent readers
at an elementary level. (Bass players will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. If you are interested, please contact the Director
of Strings Camp.) The camp is organized to both challenge experienced
ensemble players and to provide an excellent introduction to chamber
music to new students. All ensembles perform in the final concert on
Friday afternoon.
before enrolling. An audition allows us to form groups and make
repertoire assignments appropriate for a student’s skill level. Students
should prepare one major and one minor scale with the corresponding
arpeggio and one solo. Students will also be asked to sightread.
Camp is continuing to welcome students. Please fill out a placement
form and we’ll contact you to set up an audition by appointment. The
deadline for auditioning is June 21.
Sample Schedule
10:00 AM Orchestra
11:00 AM Master Class
Lunch
1:00 PM Small ensemble
2:00 PM Musicianship/musical creativity
3:00 PM Presentation or concert
*Early drop-off is available for an additional charge, beginning at 9 AM.
For more information, please contact Dr. Patrick LeStrange, Strings Department Chair, at (202) 686-8000 x1110 or PLeStrange@levinemusic.org.