Summer Intensive Program: Strings reBoot
August 25 – 29, 2025
This unique and exciting end of summer program is designed for the string student who wishes to get a jump start on the new term starting in September. This program will also appeal to the string student who may have spent the summer playing in orchestral or chamber music festivals, and now wishes to practice solo repertoire, orchestral excerpts, and technique. By the end of the week, students at VCM Strings reBoot camp will be energized and in great playing shape for the new term.
reBoot Camp features:
- Technique classes that cover all scales and arpeggios, 2, 3 and 4 octaves, and all double stop scales
- Excerpt classes
- One on one lessons on repertoire
- A mock audition for the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra or your university orchestra
Participants will have individual lessons, group technique classes, performance opportunities at the end of the week, and most importantly, time and space to practice.
Early Bird registration deadline: July 1, 2025
Final registration and bursary application deadline: August 1, 2025
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How to Register
Online registration requires payment in full. Payment by credit card will incur a 3.07% convenience fee. If you do not wish to incur this fee, please contact our office for other payment methods.
Fees and Deadlines
Early Bird Fee: $394 + $33 application fee and Library Resource Fee*
After July 1, 2025: $454 + $55 application fee and Library Resource Fee*
Early Bird registration deadline: July 1, 2025
Final registration and bursary application deadline: August 1, 2025
*A 1% Library Resource Fee is added to all Community School registrations to support the Victoria Conservatory Music Library and Archives, which is free to all students and the public. The library is in Room 113 and available online.
Some bursary assistance may be available. Applicants must comply with all deadlines and requirements. Late applicants will not be considered for financial assistance and additional application fees may apply.
Dates and Daily Schedule
Program runs August 25-29, 2025
Classes run daily 9:00am-1:00pm, with the option to stay for unsupervised practice time from 1:00-4:00pm. Each student will be assigned their own practice room.
Location
All programs will take place onsite at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (900 Johnson Street) in downtown Victoria. There are many cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores within walking distance.
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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 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
Registration inquiries:
Victoria Conservatory of Music Front Desk
250.386.5311 | info[at]vcm.bc.ca
Program inquiries:
strings.classical[at]vcm.bc.ca