Camps: Summer Strings Camp (Ages 4-17)

Half-Day Camps (4 sessions)

INTRO TO SUZUKI (Ages 4-7)

This four-day camp (Tuesday-Friday) is for very young students and their parents to begin string instruction in a group environment. Intro to Suzuki is based on the Suzuki ideology, a parent or guardian must accompany students in classes throughout this Introductory session. Both parent/guardian and child will need an instrument, which they may bring from home or rent through the School when registering for camp. Auditions are not required for this camp.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
9-10 am – Lesson Class for Parents/Guardians and Students
10-11 am – Smart Start Class for Students
10-11 am – Master Class (with instruments) for Parents/Guardians
 

SUZUKI BOOK 1 (Ages 5-8)

This four-day camp (Tuesday-Friday) is designed to reinforce techniques and repertoire from Twinkle through the end of Book 1. The camp provides younger students with the ability to attend a 1/2-day session rather than participate in a full day of playing and camp activities. Classes will be arranged by level of completed repertoire.
Auditions are not required for this camp. Students should have a minimum of 1-2 years of playing experience on their instrument, as well as familiarity with the Suzuki method or knowledge of Suzuki Book 1. Open to students ages 5-8 (as of July 1, 2024)
DAILY SCHEDULE:
9-10 am – Lesson Class
10-11 am – Group Class
10-11 am – Enrichment Class
 

Full-Day Camps (5 sessions)

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: New students (not enrolled in The Oscar Peterson School) must submit an audition for full-day camps after registration. Auditions are used by our instructors for placement in chamber groups and ensembles within camp.

SUZUKI BOOK 2 (Ages 5-10)

This intensive one-week camp offers individual instruction, group instruction, reading class, enrichment activity, and orchestra in a fun and engaging environment. Students but be in Book 2 (or equivalent) and above.
Students must audition for this camp. Open to students ages 5-10 (as of July 1, 2024)
SUBMIT AUDITION

CHAMBER & ORCHESTRA CAMP (Ages 8-17)

The Chamber and Orchestra Camp is designed for string students who are seeking a more intensive summer camp experience which includes individual instruction, group class, chamber music, enrichment activity and orchestra. Students will be grouped in chamber music based on their playing level and reading ability. Students should be in Suzuki Book 3 (or equivalent) and above. 
Students must audition for this camp. Open to students ages 8-17 (as of July 1, 2024)
SUBMIT AUDITION

Early Drop Off (8am) and Extended Care (4-6pm) available for an additional fee.

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