Prelude Strings Orchestra Camp

July 24 - August 7, 2023

NEMC Prelude String Orchestra Camp is a two-week sleepaway camp that welcomes elementary and middle school string players, ages 9-13, to an orchestra ensemble experience. Appropriate for students entering grades 4-9, this camp will bring fun and excitement to playing in a group! Each morning, campers will rehearse in string orchestra ensembles, as well as participate in small group lessons, music theory classes, and sight reading sessions to enhance their string playing skills. In the afternoons and evenings, campers will participate in traditional recreational activities to enjoy the lake-front campus of NEMC. The session culminates with a final concert performance at the Bowl in the Pines.

2023 Program dates:  

July 24, 2023 - August 7, 2023

Cost: 

• $3000 - financial aid is available

Admission Process:

1. Register online through Accepted and submit $50 application fee
2. Submit a playing sample and all required materials online.
3. All campers are accepted until we reach our maximum enrollment of 50 campers. Playing samples will allow the conductor to choose repertoire for the session.

Playing Sample Requirements

• One piece that shows the student's current level
•  1, 2, or 3 octave scale of the musician's choice

Admission will be on a rolling, first come-first served basis.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
• Ages 9-13 and entering grades 4-9 in Fall 2023
• Musicians must have completed at least one full year of string playing, either in private lessons or through a school string program.
• At a minimum, candidates should demonstrate ease of playing in first position on all four strings and can proficiently read those notes: they may be working on shifting to higher positions.

2023 Faculty:

Bethany Niedbala Program Coordinator	Carlos Barriento Bass	Nevena Bojovic Conductor
Emily Guarino Cello	Dr. Diana Sanchez Violin	Dr. Nicole Wright Violin & Viola