Summer String Camp

KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION

19^TH annual Summer String Camp 2013

June 17-21, 2013

Bearden High School

Final Camp Concert: Friday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m., Bearden High School Auditorium

PURPOSE

String Camp provides a venue for new orchestra players to become oriented with ensemble playing and gives players with experience a week of great music making and fun during the summer off-season. Applicants for the Finale Level may be asked to audition. Students are placed randomly based on experience and application information. Please make sure you meet all the requirements for the level for which you apply. We strive to keep the competitive feel out of the camp program and put no emphasis on seating and placement, but will move a student in his/her best interest if the level they are in appears too challenging and stressful.

LEVELS

♪ PRELUDE: (Introduction to ensemble playing). Excellent opportunity for first-time orchestra players and for students with little orchestra experience. Recommended for new students who will audition for the Youth Orchestra Association during the August 2013 auditions.

♪ OVERTURE: Offers an environment for students who have a few years orchestra experience to sharpen their ensemble skills while learning fun, new music. Recommended for new and returning students who will audition for the Youth Orchestra Association during the August 2013 auditions.

♪ INTERMEZZO: A week of great music-making during the orchestra off-season. An opportunity for non-members to rehearse and perform with members of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestras and a chance for experienced younger players to work at a higher playing level.

♪ FINALE: High-quality, artistic string playing with advanced string repertoire. Important opportunity for students who will audition for the most advanced Youth Orchestra ensembles next fall. Ensemble also includes University of Tennessee students, Youth Orchestra Alumni, Staff and KSO members.

ELIGIBILITY

PRELUDE: Open to string students who have a good set-up including posture and basic technique plus studies in note-reading and rhythm training. Minimum of at least one year of study on instrument before applying. Average age: 7—12.

OVERTURE: Open to string students who have a good set-up including posture and basic technique plus studies in note-reading and rhythm training. Minimum of at least one year of Orchestra Experience before applying. Average age: 9—14.

INTERMEZZO: Open to string students who have at least three years of orchestra experience. Must be solid in rhythm training and comfortable with shifting. Students should have experience using vibrato. Recommended that Intermezzo students take private lessons. Average age: 11—16.

FINALE: Enrollment is limited to advanced string students with a minimum of five years orchestra experience. Applicants are required to have a signature from their private music instructor. Must be accurate in higher positions, off-string bowings, vibrato and have a mature, controlled tone. Students applying to this level will be approved after review from the camp conductors and may be asked to audition. Average age: 14—18.

PARTICIPATION FEE: $90.00/participant - Includes activities & camp tee shirt.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 7, 2013

QUESTIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Kathy Hart-Reilly, camp coordinator

(Kathy@knoxvillesymphony.com or Kathy’s Cell: 680-8125)

KSYO 2013 STRING CAMP WEEK TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

MONDAY, June 17 Registration/Day 1

Prelude 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal

10:45–11:30 Weather Class

Overture 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal

10:45–11:30 Weather Class

Intermezzo 9:45-10:30 Weather Class

10:45–12:45 Rehearsal

Finale 1:15–3:30 Rehearsal

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your first class to pick-up your registration packet.

Each level will take a 10 minute break each day where a light snack will be provided.

TUESDAY, June 18 Day 2

Section rehearsals with Knoxville Symphony String Members and Camp Coaches

Prelude 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal/Sectionals

10:45–11:30 Nature Study/Scavenger Hunt

Overture 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal/Sectionals

10:45–11:30 Nature Study/Scavenger Hunt

Intermezzo 9:45-10:30 Nature Study/Scavenger Hunt

10:45–12:45 Rehearsal/Sectionals

Finale 1:15–3:30 Rehearsal and Sectionals

WEDNESDAY, June 19 Day 3

Prelude 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal

10:45–11:30 Sounds in Nature with naturalist Lynn Bales from Ijams Nature Center

Overture 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal

10:45–11:30 Sounds in Nature with naturalist Lynn Bales from Ijams Nature Center

Intermezzo 9:45-10:30 Sounds in Nature with naturalist Lynn Bales from Ijams Nature Center

10:45–12:45 Rehearsal

Finale 1:15–3:30 Rehearsal and Sectionals

THURSDAY, June 20 Day 4

Prelude 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal

Overture 9:00-10:30 Rehearsal

Intermezzo 10:45–12:45 Rehearsal

Finale 1:15–3:30 Rehearsal

FRIDAY, June 21 Last Day Rehearsals and Final Performance

Prelude 9:00-10:15 Rehearsal

10:30 – 11:30 Team/Group Activity

11:30 – Pizza

12:00 – Movie in Band Room

1:30: Tuning

Intermezzo 10:30-12:15 Rehearsal

12:15 Pizza

12:45 Team/Group Activity

1:30: Tuning

Overture 9:00-10:15 Rehearsal

10:30 – 11:30 Team/Group Activity

11:30 – Pizza

12:00 – Movie in Band Room

1:30: Tuning

Finale 12:00 Pizza

12:45–1:30 Final Rehearsal

ALL PERFORMERS 1:45 - Brandenburg Rehearsal

Final Concert: 2:30 PM

Order: Prelude, Overture, Intermezzo, Finale, Brandenburg

Concert “Dress”: Camp Shirt and Shorts or Jeans (Camp shirts will be distributed on Thursday)