Summer Intensive Program: Junior Strings
University of Victoria Camps: July 2-6 & August 19-23, 2024
VCM Langford Camp: July 8-12, 2024
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! This year, we’re offering 3 weeks of Junior Strings Camp, including one week at our Langford location. Students may sign up for one-, two-, or three-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.
Registration deadline: May 15, 2024
Bursary application deadline: May 15, 2024
Learn more
How to Register
Register online via ActiveNet:
Online registration requires payment in full. Payment by credit card will incur a 2.86% convenience fee. If you do not wish to incur this fee, please contact our office for other payment methods.
All students (with the exception of beginners) are asked to provide a video of a short performance of a recent piece and current scale to ensure accurate group placement. Please note, your registration is not complete until we have received this video. If you have difficulty uploading your video below, you may email it to [email protected].
Fees and Deadlines
Victoria Camps
Registration deadline: May 15, 2024 1 week – July 2-6 | $425 + $32 application fee 1 week – August 19-23 | $425 + $32 application fee
NEW – Langford Camp
Registration deadline: May 15, 2024 1 week – July 8-12 | $425 + $32 application fee
Students may sign up for one-, two-, or three-weeks. Sibling and multi-week discounts will be applied during registration.
Some bursary assistance may be available. Applicants must comply with all deadlines and requirements. Late applicants will not be considered for financial assistance.
Bursary application deadline: May 15, 2024.
Dates and Daily Schedule
Victoria Camps
NEW – Langford Camp
All programs run full day 9:00am-3:00pm.
Location
Victoria Camps University of Victoria, hosted by the School of Music, MacLaurin Building, 3800 Finnerty Road.
NEW – Langford Camp Victoria Conservatory of Music Langford, 210-1314 Lakepoint Way
Faculty
Maria Wang, Junior Program Coordinator, Cello
Raina Saunders, Violin (July camps only)
Emma Reader-Lee, Violin (August camp only)
Faculty subject to change.
Concerts
Information coming soon.
The Fine Print
Please note: all fees must be paid in full by the registration deadline (excluding those waiting on the result of their bursary application).
Online registration requires payment in full. Payment by credit card will incur a 2.86% convenience fee. If you do not wish to incur this fee, please contact our office for other payment methods.
Those awaiting acceptance (where applicable) or the results of their bursary application are encouraged to contact us directly to register.
Contact
Victoria Conservatory of Music Front Desk
250.386.5311 | [email protected]