Strings the Thing is an inter-generational strings camp featuring chamber music, orchestra and private lessons in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The program provides instruction in violin, viola and cello from a faculty of highly trained and skilled teachers with experience teaching at all levels.
The camp takes place at the centrally located First Lutheran Church at 4091 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC
The Junior Program is available to string players RCM Gr. 2 and up. The junior program will include fiddling, chamber music, orchestra and coaching with the faculty at camp.
Monday - Thursday from 9:15am to 12:15pm.
Friday from 9:15am to 3:15pm.
The Senior Program is for students RCM Gr. 6 and up. It provides 5 hours of daily instruction, including small master-classes, group classes, chamber groups, and the opportunity to play in an orchestra of intermediate - advanced players.
This program runs from Monday to Friday 9:15am to 3:15pm.
The Advanced Ensemble (Gr. 9+) enjoy additional coaching and performance opportunities throughout the week. Students should be motivated, and have the maturity necessary for some self-direction. Decisions on grouping will be made in early June and and students will receive their repetoire soon thereafter.
We are encouraging “pre-formed” groups to apply to Strings the Thing. Any pre-formed group that is 4 people or larger will receive a 10% discount off of their fees. This group will play a piece of their choice in Chamber Music Group A, and then be assigned to an alternate ensemble in Chamber Music Group B.
A Faculty Concert is planned for Thursday, July 11th. Admission is free to all students at the camp. Advanced students may be invited to play alongside the faculty for this special event.
Student Recitals will be held on Friday, July 12th, all chamber music groups and orchestra will be invited to present the week’s work in this exciting showcase.
The camp takes place at the centrally located First Lutheran Church at 4091 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC
The Junior Program is available to string players RCM Gr. 2 and up. The junior program will include fiddling, chamber music, orchestra and coaching with the faculty at camp.
Monday - Thursday from 9:15am to 12:15pm.
Friday from 9:15am to 3:15pm.
The Senior Program is for students RCM Gr. 6 and up. It provides 5 hours of daily instruction, including small master-classes, group classes, chamber groups, and the opportunity to play in an orchestra of intermediate - advanced players.
This program runs from Monday to Friday 9:15am to 3:15pm.
The Advanced Ensemble (Gr. 9+) enjoy additional coaching and performance opportunities throughout the week. Students should be motivated, and have the maturity necessary for some self-direction. Decisions on grouping will be made in early June and and students will receive their repetoire soon thereafter.
We are encouraging “pre-formed” groups to apply to Strings the Thing. Any pre-formed group that is 4 people or larger will receive a 10% discount off of their fees. This group will play a piece of their choice in Chamber Music Group A, and then be assigned to an alternate ensemble in Chamber Music Group B.
A Faculty Concert is planned for Thursday, July 11th. Admission is free to all students at the camp. Advanced students may be invited to play alongside the faculty for this special event.
Student Recitals will be held on Friday, July 12th, all chamber music groups and orchestra will be invited to present the week’s work in this exciting showcase.
