Summer Intensive Program: Junior Strings

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Victoria Camps: July 10-14 and August 28 – September 1

Langford Camp: July 17-21

The Victoria Conservatory of Music Junior Strings Summer Camp gives young students 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 Westhills 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’ experience playing in chamber music ensembles. Our high ratio of faculty to student 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

Beginners

Inviting students to come to 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 on their instruments to music reading basics, rhythms, rounds and chamber music skills. Music parts will be introduced and learned at camp. No advance preparation is necessary.


Chamber Players

This level is for students with previous chamber music or orchestral experience. Focus will be on chamber music and ensemble skills. Repertoire will be more challenging. Minimum level grade 3 RCM.

Registration deadline: May 31, 2023

Bursary application deadline: May 31, 2023

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How to Register

Register online via ActiveNet:

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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.

Fees and Deadlines

Victoria Camps
Registration deadline: May 15, 2023

  • 1 week – July 10-14 | $425.00 + $32 application fee
  • 1 week – August 28-September 1 | $425.00 + $32 application fee


NEW – Langford Camp
Registration deadline: May 15, 2023

  • 1 week – July 17-21 | $425.00 + $32 registration fee

Some bursary assistance will be available. Applicants must comply with all deadlines and requirements. Late applicants will not be considered for financial assistance.

Bursary application deadline: May 31, 2023.

Bursary application here

Dates and Daily Schedule

Victoria Camps

  • 1 week- July 10-14
  • 1 week- August 28- September 1
  • Programs runs full day, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm.


    NEW – Langford Camp

  • 1 week- July 17-21
  • Program runs full day Monday to Friday, 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 Westhills, 210-1314 Lakepoint Way

    Faculty

    Elyssa Lefurgey-Smith, Junior Program Coordinator

    Maria Wang, Cello

    Jessica Pickersgill, Violin (UVic camps 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]