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Camp Date

  • Session One: June 16 – 22, 2024
  • Session Two: June 23 - June 29, 2024
  • Overnight Campers $553.00 per session
  • Day Campers $355.00 per session

Registration Opens January 8th at 9am EST **Only the tuition (day-camper) price will show when you begin to register. Once you continue into your cart, you will see the option for housing & meals, and all other add-on options, to be selected.**

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Camp Features

Camp Classes
Campers will play in an orchestra twice per day, a chamber ensemble once per day, attend sectionals, and participate in masterclasses.  They will also get to select a daily elective class from choices such as fiddling, conducting, steel pans, and practice time. See a sample schedule for this camp below.

Performance Opportunity
All campers will perform in two final performances at the end of the session; a Chamber Ensembles Concert on Friday at 7:00pm, and the String Orchestra Final Performance on Saturday at 9:00am.

There will also be an Honors Solo Recital on Thursday evening at 7pm.   Students who are interested in playing a solo piece at this concert will be able to audition on check-in day.  (More information about this audition will be provided in the handbook).

Be Part of A World Premier
Five original works have been commissioned by the FSU Summer Music Camps to be performed this summer by our campers.  Piotr Szewczyk will be composing a piece for Symphony Orchestra to be performed at both sessions of String Orchestra Camp.

Evening Activities
Activities are planned for each evening. Attend faculty concerts, see an Imax Movie, go bowling, and more.  There will also be an opportunity to tour the campus, and to interact with our outstanding Music Admissions team.

Two Opportunities To Attend
This camp will be offered during two separate sessions. Each one-week session is structured the same; they will feature the same classes and instructors, and will have similar recreation schedules. The only difference will be that new music will be played each week. If you wish to attend both sessions, great!

You can choose to check-out after the conclusion of the first session and check-in on Sunday for the start of session two, or you can stay on campus for the extra night for a small fee which covers the extra night, extra meals and counselor supervision.  Read more about Extra Nights of Housing.

Be A Summer Seminole
Spend time on the FSU Campus and experience what it’s like to be a ‘Nole.  Learn more about dorm rooms, dining, medical care, and everything in between on our Camp Life page.

Camp Details

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Eligibility

Campers must be attending grades 7-12 in the ’23-’24 school year. (Rising 7th graders during the summer of 2024 are not eligible.)

All ability levels are welcome but campers should have at least 6 months of school instruction or equivalent on an instrument.

No audition is required to register.  There will be a placement audition at camp check-in to determine your orchestra assignment and chair.

Florida State is committed to providing a quality education to all qualified students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Please contact our office to discuss any questions or accommodations that may need to be made for your camper at least three weeks prior to the start of camp.

OVERNIGHT CAMPER Price & Payment Details

Overnight Campers: $553.00 which includes

  • a non-refundable deposit of $100.00
  • tuition
  • housing
  • three meals per day (meals begin with dinner on check-in day and end with breakfast on check-out day)
  • a digital download audio recording of the final performances.

All registrants must pay the $100.00 non-refundable deposit when registering.  Families can choose to pay the balance in full when registering OR enroll in a monthly payment plan for the balance. Payment plans require a monthly auto-draft and must be paid in full by May 26. Campers registering after May 26 must pay in full at the time of registration.

Click here for the Cancellation and Refund Policy.

Scholarship and other third-party payments can be accepted.  Please contact our office if you need assistance with having a scholarship or school booster check applied to your account.

DAY CAMPER Price & Payment Details

Day Campers: $355.00 which includes

  • a non-refundable deposit of $100.00
  • tuition
  • a digital download audio recording of the final performances.

Meal plans are available as optional add-on purchases.  (Meal plans are non-refundable once purchased):

  • Day Camper Lunch Package:  $35.00/week.  Learn more
  • Day Camper Dinner Package:  $35.00/week. Learn more

All registrants must pay the $100.00 non-refundable deposit when registering.  Families can choose to pay the balance in full when registering OR enroll in a monthly payment plan for the balance. Payment plans require a monthly auto-draft and must be paid in full by May 26. Campers registering after May 26 must pay in full at the time of registration.

Click here for the Cancellation and Refund Policy.

Scholarship and other third-party payments can be accepted.  Please contact our office if you need assistance with having a scholarship or school booster check applied to your account.

Check-In, Check-Out and Performances

SESSION 1:

Check-in takes place on June 16 between 10am-2pm.  When you register, you will be asked to select an arrival time slot.

There will be a performance on Thursday, June 20 at 7:00pm for students selected for the Honors Solo Recital.

There will be a performance on Friday, June 21 at 7:00pm featuring all campers in their chamber ensemble.

There will be a final performance on Saturday, June 22 at 9:00am featuring all campers in their orchestra.

Check-out takes place on June 22 following the performance.

See below for full camp schedules.

SESSION 2:

Check-in takes place on June 23 between 10am-2pm.  When you register, you will be asked to select an arrival time slot.

There will be a performance on Thursday, June 27 at 7:00pm for students selected for the Honors Solo Recital.

There will be a performance on Friday, June 28 at 7:00pm featuring all campers in their chamber ensemble.

There will be a final performance on Saturday, June 29 at 9:00am featuring all campers in their orchestra.

Check-out takes place on June 29 following the performance.

See below for full camp schedules.

Registration, Forms, and Wait Lists

REGISTRATION

Registration is done online and opens on January 8, 2024.  You will be able to register for multiple camps/sessions at the same time. A parent/guardian is required to complete the registration.

Only the tuition (day-camper) price will show when you begin to register.  The registration form will ask you if you want to be an overnight camper, and if you answer “yes” it will automatically add the housing and meals to your cart.

All registrants must pay the $100.00 non-refundable deposit when registering.  Families can choose to pay the balance in full when registering OR enroll in a monthly payment plan for the balance. Payment plans require a monthly auto-draft and must be paid in full by May 26. Campers registering after May 26 must pay in full at the time of registration.

Click here for the Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.

POST-REGISTRATION CAMPER FORMS

Once you have paid the deposit and receive a registration confirmation, you will be able to fill out your required camper forms. These forms include a medical information form (no physical required), consent forms, and more.  These forms should be completed as soon as possible, but are due no later than one month prior to the start of your camp.

WAIT LISTS

If there is a wait list for your instrument when you attempt to register, you can opt to be placed on the wait list. No deposit is required to be placed on the wait list. If a space becomes available you will be notified automatically by the Active registration system via an email from Support@Active.com, and you will have 72 hours to accept or pass.

Discounts

All-State Discount:

A $50.00 All-State Discount is available for this camp.   To qualify you must have be:

  1. Selected for a Florida All-State Ensemble on the same instrument that you will be playing at camp
  2. Attended the conference as a performer in Tampa, FL in January

Use the code: 24FMEA50 during check out to get the discount.  Please note that we verify all discounts against the event concert programs.  If we are unable to verify your participation, the discount may be removed.

Campers may receive one (1) All-State Discount per summer.

Add-Ons

Private Lessons:

Optional private lessons are available at this camp.  Lessons are booked at camp check-in based on availability. Lessons are $50.00 per 50-minute lesson. Lesson payments are made directly to lesson teachers by cash or check only.

Optional Add-Ons:

There are several add-on options available during the registration process.  You can add any of these options to your registration during the initial registration process, or anytime up to two-weeks before the start of your camp.

  • Overnight Campers:  Extra Nights of Housing in the dorm:  $75.00.  Learn more
  • Overnight Campers: Shuttle Service: $30/each way. Learn more
  • Day Camper Lunch Package**:  $35.00/week (non-refundable)  Learn more
  • Day Camper Dinner Package**:  $35.00/week (non-refundable). Learn more
  • Day Camper Parking Passes**: $TBA/week (non-refundable). Learn more

**Lunch packages, dinner packages, and parking passes are non-refundable once purchased**

Multiple Sessions

We would love for you to attend multiple camp sessions!

Campers who plan to attend multiple weeks of camp have the choice to stay overnight in the dorm on the night in between ($75.00) or to check-out on Saturday and then check back in for the second week on Sunday.

Though we will try to keep you in the same room if possible, you are not guaranteed to have the same room during all sessions,  If you are required to switch rooms, counselors will be available to assist moving your belongings.  If you do stay in the dorm, you will be brought to the second camp check-in on Sunday by the counselors along with all of the other campers that stayed over.

You can sign-up for an extra night during the initial registration process, or anytime up to two-weeks before the start of your first camp.

Read more about Extra Nights of Housing.

Auditions

Placement Audition

This camp requires a placement audition at check-in to determine your ensemble and chair assignment. This audition will take place during check-in before you go to the dorm.

Campers should prepare the following for the String Orchestra Camp placement audition:

  • Two scales of your choice
  • One solo piece of your choice:
    Technical, lyrical or both is fine. Something that best showcases your talents.
  • You may also be asked to sight read

Once ensemble assignments have been made they will not be changed.

If you are attending both sessions of String Orchestra Camp, you will re-audition at check-in the second week.

Optional Audition:

The Honors Solo Recital is a special performance on Thursday evening featuring solo performances from selected students.

If you are interested in auditioning for this you opportunity, please note the following:

The first round of auditions only take place at check-in.  If you cannot arrive during the designated check-in time then you will not be able to audition.  You will be notified if you are being asked to the second round of auditions.

If an accompanist is required, one will be provided; be sure to bring music for the accompanist.

  • The piece you audition with must be the piece you perform at the recital
  • All music must be a music Class A/Grade 5 or higher with a time limit of 6 minutes
  • Only solos (with or without accompaniment) are acceptable. No ensembles, no trios, no duets.

 

Instruments

All campers must bring their instrument with them to camp. If you do not own your own instrument, we suggest speaking with your music teacher about borrowing your school instrument for the duration of camp.

The instrument that you select during camp registration is the instrument that you must play at camp. If you would like to change your instrument to a different one after you register, please contact our office prior to the start of your camp.

Campers will also need to bring a folding music stand and their instrument accessories.    See the full packing list.

 

  • Learn more about Camp Life
  • Preparing For Camp
  • Go to Your Registered Camper Forms (coming soon after registering)
  • Camp Handbook (coming soon)

Meet the Instructors

Kasia Bugaj

  • Associate Professor of String Music Education
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Sample Camp Schedule

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SAMPLE Camp Schedule (all classes & times are subject to change)
Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pmCheck-In (you will sign-up for an arrival time)
Sunday, 7:00pmCamper Orientation
MONDAY - FRIDAY CLASS SCHEDULE
6:45-7:45amBreakfast
8:00-9:40amOrchestra Rehearsal
9:50-10:35amSectionals
10:45-11:30amChamber Music
11:50-1:00pmLunch
1:20-2:10pmElectives (ex: Conducting, Fiddling, Practice Time, Steel Pans)
2:20-3:10pmMasterclasses
3:20-5:00pmOrchestra Rehearsal
5:00-7:00pmDinner & Free Time
EVENING SCHEDULE
Monday, 7:00-9:00pmFaculty/Staff Performance
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pmRecreation (ex. UrbainAir Park, Campus Tour, Movies)
Wednesday, 7:00-9:00pmRecreation (ex. Dr. Dunnigan's Jazz Band, Bowling, Practice)
Thursday, 7:00pmHonors Solo Recital (select campers perform)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, 7:00pmChamber Ensembles Performance
Saturday, 9:00amOrchestras Performance
Saturday, post concert (@11:00am)Check-Out