Description

The Victoria Conservatory of Music Junior Strings Summer Camp gives young students ages 6-12 musical days filled with group classes, composition, chamber music, art, and outdoor fun! Students may sign up for one-, or two-weeks. Sibling and multi-week discounts will be applied during registration.
Within the weekly camps, we will have three individualized levels of learning inviting a wide range of abilities, from those students picking up the violin or cello for the very first time to those with several years of experience playing in chamber music ensembles. Our high ratio of faculty to students gives plenty of opportunities for individual attention, including mini-lessons throughout the week.
Students will be assigned to streams by the Junior Program Coordinator.
Three individualized levels of learning for students ages 6-12:
Beginners
Inviting students to come to the camp and try the violin or cello for the very first time! Students will be introduced to basic skills on their instruments and take part in rhythm and ear training games, a group composition and perform in the final concert.
Music Readers
This level introduces students with some previous experience with their instruments to focus on basic music and rhythm reading, playing in rounds and enhancing chamber music skills. Music parts will be introduced and learned at the camp. No advance preparation is necessary.
Chamber Players
This level is for students with previous chamber music or orchestral experience. The focus will be on individual and ensemble skills. Repertoire will be more challenging. The recommended level is RCM grade 3.

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Refund Policy
Program viability is based upon minimum enrollment. As such, there are no refunds available after the registration deadline (in most cases, four weeks prior to the program start date), except in cases of injury or illness (for which a doctor’s note is required), or other exceptional circumstance, such as family re-location.
Prior to the registration deadline, tuition may be refunded, pending the approval of the Artistic Director. Application and transaction fees are non-refundable. Withdrawal requests must be made in writing to the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Registrar’s Office. Requests made after the completion of a given program will not be considered.

Location

University of Victoria, School of Music, MacLaurin Building, 3800 Finnerty Road

Instructor

Maria Wang
Raina Saunders