SIUE String Development Camp
Calling all violin, viola and cello students!
This camp focuses on students who know how to read music. The minimum camp requirement is being able to read music in the key of D and G. Each student will be placed in orchestra, a chamber music group and will be given private lessons. This camp is a great time to change up your practice routine. Let us help you get ready for the new school year!
Please note: Students do not need to be Suzuki students to participate in our camp, but should be able to play at approximately a Suzuki book 2 level and above.
A day at camp includes:
- Orchestra rehearsal
- Chamber music rehearsal
- Private lessons
- Master classes
- Daily recitals
- Electives such as fiddle, acting, arts and crafts, yoga, bowling and more!
Camp tuition includes:
- Five full days of instruction
- Orchestra
- Chamber music
- Private lessons
- Electives
- Camp t-shirt
Camp Notes:
- Make checks payable to SIUE String Camp, or pay your fee online. A fee discount of $10 is available if your registration is postmarked by April 30.
- The following forms are required for registration:
- Registration packet (filled out completely), includes health consent form and liability waiver (must have a witness signature)
- Video playing sample: a short video of student playing their current polished piece, submitted via YouTube link or USB drive.
- Tuition check or online payment
- SIUE Suzuki String Program
Mikaila Seo
Campus Box 1771
Edwardsville, IL 62026
- Campers may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch in the Morris University Center food court. Visit siue.edu/dining for dining options.
- Camper should be dropped off in the Dunham Hall loading dock by Lot E. If parents would like to park and come in to observe any activities, they should part in Lot E with a permit or in Visitor's Lot B, which is a pay lot. Before we can order a parking permit for Lot E, information about your car is required. The Suzuki program is not responsible for passes that are not available on time due to incomplete information.
- Campers should bring the following to camp each day:
- Music stand
- Lunch (if you aren't purchasing lunch in the Morris University Center)
- Instrument, bow, shoulder rest (violin and viola), rosin and rock stop for cellos
- Music for ensembles (please place all music in a three ring binder with your name on it)
- Solo music for lessons
- Backpack to hold all your belongings
- Water bottles (with your name) to stay hydrated
- Umbrella for rainy days (walking to electives and the Morris University Center for lunch)
- Coat or sweater
- Orchestra and chamber music repertoire assignments will be emailed to all students by June 1. Music must be learned in its entirety by the first day of camp. There will be assigned practice sections that students will have to video and send in prior to camp for seating placement. These recordings will be assigned when the music is emailed on June 1.
- Communication will take place via email. Please make sure you list a valid email address.
- In the event of inclement weather, please check siue.edu, KMOX radio or local TV stations to see if SIUE classes have been canceled.
- For campus maps, please visit siue.edu/maps.
- There is a small amount of scholarship aid available. Please contact us to request a scholarship application form.
When: Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day
Final concert will be held Friday, July 19 at 3 p.m. in Dunham Hall, Room 1115
Ages/Grade Levels: Any violin, viola or cello student that can read music. The minimum requirement is reading in the keys of D and G, and at the Suzuki book 2 level and above.
Where: SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall
Camp Fee: $300
Contact: Mikaila Seo
miktheviolist@me.com
618-650-2839
