Knight Orchestra,
Many of you have been asking me about orchestra camps or telling me about some of your favorite camps from last summer. You can find incredible camps at every university with a major music program. To make it a little easier, I have a few below that I would like to recommend to you. All of these camps have rave reviews! For those of you who are auditioning for Region Full Orchestra or All State next Fall please here me when I say “GET YOURSELF TO AN ALL STATE CAMP!” Yes, I may have yelled that. There is a reason that the audition music is published in May. The competition is steep at our Region level and the All State Level is even more difficult. The summer programs are rich with college professors and symphony members to teach you. When you surround yourself with other highly motivated students it will help you reach your goals. You will find that most colleges are really trying to recruit you. You will not need to worry about feeling pressure. They want you to like them!
Special note about MWROC: We already have several students attending this camp. It is in Kansas City and is the only camp like it in the country. Mark Wood, Electric Violinist of the Trans Siberian Orchestra, has created this camp as a way for spirited string players not only to enjoy rocking out but to experience improvisation, sound effects, loopers, and rhythm playing. I have a special promo code if you would like to join us. I am the Executive Director of the camp and will be happy to tell you more about it.
Texas All State Camp: Katy, TX not overnight
STRONGLY recommend for those auditioning for Full Orchestra Region next Fall.
August 6th-9th
Baylor All State Orchestra and Band Camp
June 17th-23rd
http://www.baylor.edu/busmc/index.php?id=929127
Stephen F Austin State University School of Music
July 8th-13th
http://www.music.sfasu.edu/outreach.php?link=stringscamp
BASS ONLY
University of North Texas Double Bass Camp
June 19th-22nd
http://strings.music.unt.edu/summer-workshops/beginners-and-intermediate-bass-camp
Clear Creek CELLO Camp
Executive Director: Sara Styskel
Teaching: Brady Meyer, Diana Frazier & more...
July 9th-13th
https://www.clearcreekcellocamp.com/
Bay Area Chamber Music Festival
Bay Area Youth Symphony & Clear Lake Chamber Ensemble in partnership to provide this great experience
July 30th-August 3rd
https://www.bayareayouthsymphony.org/bay-area-chamber-music-festival/
MWROC: Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp
My Personal favorite! Don't expect to be working on classical music at this one!
July 9th-15th