ISU String Project Summer Camp 2025
Join us this summer at a camp just for string students! The String Project Summer Camp is a summer community program for violin, viola, cello, and bass students entering 4th through 8th grades. Students should have at least one year of playing experience. Each day will feature lessons and coaching by Illinois State University faculty members and college teaching assistants, as well as group orchestra and musicianship classes. All classes will be held in Julian Hall and the Center for the Performing Arts on the Illinois State University campus.
Dates:
- Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, 2025.
- Camp begins each day at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at noon.
- On Friday, the students will present a concert from noon to 1 p.m. in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts.
Tuition:
- The cost for the 5-day camp is $175 per student with an early bird discount price of $165 (before June 1). Students need to bring their own instruments. Music and snacks will be provided. Limited partial scholarships are available; please contact program director, Dr. Lewis if your child is eligible for free/reduced lunches.
- A full refund minus $30 processing fee will be given if a student needs to cancel within a week of the camp. Refunds after this time will be made at the discretion of the director.
REDBIRD Summer Philharmonic (High School and Early College)
Phil Rudd, Ph.D. will lead our summer string orchestra for advanced students. Repertoire will be announced soon. In addition to rehearsing standard literature for string orchestra, students will participate in short sessions such as masterclass and workshops with Illinois State University faculty.
Dates:
- Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m.
- On Friday, the students will present a concert at 7:30 p.m.
Tuition:
- The cost for the 5-day camp is $165 per student. Limited partial scholarships are available; please contact program director, Dr. Lewis if your child is eligible for free/reduced lunches.
- A full refund minus $30 processing fee will be given if a student needs to cancel within a week of the camp. Refunds after this time will be made at the discretion of the director.