Interested in learning a string instrument but not sure where to start? Want to get your feet wet before signing up for a whole year of school orchestra? This camp is perfect for you! Running the same week as our String Orchestra Camp, this Orchestra 101 Camp is designed for Rising 6th-8th graders who are interested in learning an instrument for the first time.

We’ll spend the week learning the basics of our instruments, how to take care of them, starting technique and all the fundamentals you need to get started successfully on a new musical journey, including the basics of reading sheet music. This camp is perfect for students who have never been in an orchestra before, or who have some orchestra experience but want to change instruments.

Available instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello

Already been playing a year on your instrument? Go to our String Orchestra Camp page to sign up for the full orchestra experience!

PREREQUISITES

No experience required.

INSTRUMENTS

• Students may bring their own instrument or utilize an Arts+ instrument (but cannot be taken home). Please specify in the registration form.
• If you want to rent an instrument of your own, reach out to our camp director for recommendations on local shops who do quality instrument rentals.

END OF CAMP SHOWCASE

• Band 101 and Orchestra 101 showcases will be at 2:00pm. These campers may either leave after the showcase or stay through the full band and orchestra concert at 3:00pm.
• Campers will wear camp t-shirts for the concert. Additional information will be sent out the week of camp.

FINANCIAL AID

• Limited financial aid is available to qualifying families, processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please follow this link for additional information on how to apply.

LUNCH, SNACKS, WATER BOTTLES

• Monday – Thursday: Campers should bring their own lunch and a water bottle to camp.
• Friday: Pizza lunch will be provided.
• Snacks and snack breaks will be provided during the daytime. Campers may also bring their own snacks.
• Please do not bring ANY food products with peanuts.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

• Monday Drop-Off and Registration need to have a parent/guardian come inside to fully check campers in. Friday Pick-Up will be after the student showcases, inside.
• Besides Registration and Friday’s showcase, drop-off and pick-up will utilize the carpool lane in the parking lot. Please follow directional signs to form the carpool line.

ALLERGIES, MEDICINES and SPECIAL NEEDS

• Please reach out to Arts+ staff in advance to let us know about allergies, medicines, or other special needs your camper may have. We will do our best to accommodate as we are able!

• Our snacks include gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.

CAMP DIRECTOR
Erica Hefner
orchestracamp@artsplus.org