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Highlights from Summer Chamber Music Camp 2024

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Concordia University Irvine is pleased to launch the third Summer Chamber Music Festival in the Borland-Manske Center. Talented young musicians are invited to take part in intensive chamber programs led by distinguished faculty and guest artists. Participants will enhance their knowledge and musical skills while sharing the experience with peers and professional musicians.

Instruments

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
Brass: Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Piano
Harp
Percussion

Ages

Entering 4th grade and older
Open to individuals or pre-formed groups (duets, trios, quartets, etc.)

Registration and Audition

Video recording of one or two pieces that demonstrate your highest level of musical achievement, uploaded to YouTube (unlisted) or other similar easily accessible video sharing website

Application Deadline:

Acceptance will be announced by April 1st, 2025.
Tuition must be paid by April 6th, 2025.

Early Application

Application Fee: $30
Due date: March 16th, 2025

General Application

Application Fee: $60
Due date: March 23, 2025

Late Application

Application Fee: $100
Due date: March 27, 2025

Tuition: $1700

Parents, if your child is under age 13, you might be eligible to apply for Dependent Care FSA to reimburse the tuition for the camp. https://www.fsafeds.com/explore/dcfsa
Non-paid Internships available for high school students

Lunch Package (optional): $170.00 (10 meals)
For students out of state and county – $900 (without meals)

Special room rate for a guardian or chaperone : $700 (without meals)

*Students under 18 years old who need room and board, must be accompanied by a guardian or chaperone.

Take a look at the Concordia University Irvine Dorms

Registration will be open on Feb. 20th.

2025 Schedule

Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 26

Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 21	Monday, June 23	Tuesday, June 24
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, June 25	Thursday, June 26
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Final Ceremony at 6:00 PM	12:30 PM - 9:30 PM Final Concerts

Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 21

Monday, June 23

Tuesday, June 24

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, June 25

Thursday, June 26

9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Final Ceremony at 6:00 PM

12:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Final Concerts

*schedule subject to change.

About the Program

Participants will be assigned to groups and repertoire based on their levels. Each participant is assigned to one or more groups. The most advanced participants might get the opportunity to perform along with coaches. Certificates of completion will be issued to all participants.

Program Features

1 individual private lesson
Daily intensive chamber music coaching with our distinguished faculty
Masterclasses series with outstanding and renowned guest artists
Orchestra work
Musicianship Class
- Intro AP Music Theory for high school students
- Music Theory class

Special Seminars

Music Technology Class (Home Recording 101)
Learning history of chamber music
Technique Class for each instrument
Key Preparation Strategies for Auditions and Competitions
Scale Class for each instrument
Orchestra 101
- How to prepare for chamber music and orchestra rehearsals
- Conductor’s expectation for rehearsals
- Elements that players need to keep in mind
Conducting Technique Class
Tips for Aspiring Collaborative Pianists
Reed-Making Workshop for bassoon & oboe
Handbell experience
Jazz Ensemble
Music & Painting
Keyboard Instruments - Learning about the Piano, Harpsichord and Organ
Special activities for Elementary students

Guest Artists

Prof. JoAnn Turovsky, Harp
Principal harpist of the LA Opera Orchestra, LA Chamber Orchestra, and LA Master Chorale,
Faculty at the Colburn Conservatory and the University of Southern California
Prof. Andrew Shulman, Cello
Principal Cello with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra,
Professor of Violoncello and Chamber Music at the University of Southern California,
Principal Guest Conductor of the Culver City Symphony Orchestra
Prof. Sam Fisher, Violin
Faculty at the Colburn Conservatory and the University of Redlands,
Concertmaster of the Desert Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, the Redlands Symphony Orchestra, and the Riverside Philharmonic
Dr. Thomas Louise, Piano
Professor, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success at Chapman University