DATES and TIMES: June 24-27, 2024, 9:00am-1:00pm; plus June 27 1:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION: This day camp is for any middle school students who have completed at least one year of school orchestra, and is in or completed 5th through 8th grades. Blessings Academy will be hosting the Hastings Summer String Chamber Music Day Camp for Middle School Students. This intensive half day camp will be from 9:00am-1:00pm every day for 4 days (Monday through Thursday). The camp offers participants the opportunity to rehearse and perform in small ensembles with students of similar skill level and to work with knowledgeable instructors who have had experience working with chamber ensembles. High School Students who have had experience in previous string chamber music camps will be counselors and chamber music coaches who will assist lead teachers. Each day will end with a large ensemble rehearsal for all players to participate together. The camp will conclude with a final performance around 1:30/2:00pm of all ensembles on June 27, 2024.
FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM: Please fill out the information below to register for the camp. One form per camper please.
SUBMIT A PLACEMENT AUDITION VIDEO: We would like all students to submit a video audition so we can place you in a chamber group that matches your level. On your video please include a piece of your choice and two scales of your choice. You may record the piece and scales as one file or as two separate files. Please upload your recording to Youtube as an unlisted video and send links of your video/s to Sarah Lockwood,
ivoriesandstrings@gmail.com. Please email Sarah Lockwood if you have questions or difficulties.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Students will also need a letter of recommendation from a teacher (private teacher or orchestra teacher). This recommendation can be received through an email message.
COST: $200 per camper
CAMP FEE PAYMENT: After you fill out this form, an invoice will be sent to you from Blessings Academy. You may pay the invoice online, however, if you choose to pay online there will be a 3% credit card fee added to your cost. Otherwise, you can mail your camp fee payment to Blessings Academy. Please write "String Camp" in the memo line and send to: 216 4th St E, Hastings, MN 55033. You may also make arrangements to drop off the deposit payment in person by contacting Sarah Lockwood at
ivoriesandstrings@gmail.com.
DEADLINE FOR EVERYTHING: Extended to May 3, 2024 by 11:59pm
1) in registration form
2) placement video
3) teacher recommendation letter
They do not need to be turned in all together.
Once everything is received from the students, chamber groups will be formed and music will be chosen.
Invoices for camp fees will also be sent to the email address of the responsible party.
Students will receive music sometime later in May so they can work on it prior to the camp. Students should plan to have their music learned before the first day of camp. We are excited to host the string camp once again!
