Summer 2023 Dates: July 24th – 28th
Are you ready for Summer Strings Camp?
Strings Camp is a fabulous way to keep your music skills sharp and growing over the summer. It’s a fun way to spend time with your orchestra peers and meet new friends! If you’re new to the Philharmonic Orchestra or planning to audition, this is a great way to become involved so that you feel that sense of belonging from day 1 when orchestra rehearsals begin in the fall.
Strings camp dates for Summer 2023 will be July 24th – 28th.
What can you expect from Summer Strings Camp?
- Stringed instruments and Rock Music? YES!
- Get individualized attention in a small group setting while still gaining experience playing with an ensemble
- Tailor the experience by choosing from one of two tracks: beginner and intermediate (if you’re in the Philharmonic Orchestra, then the intermediate track is right for you!).
- Be challenged by fun music taught by Mrs. Liticker and Mrs. Gardin
- Earn your conductor’s baton by attending a conducting class to help you learn more about expression, group playing, and musicality
- Grow in rhythm skills through a percussion class led by Mr. Lynskey (yes, he’s bringing drum sets)
- Impress your parents with an end-of-camp concert in the beautiful Great Hall at the Kemp Center for the Arts (you know they want to take pictures and video)
- Watch for special workshops throughout the week on many subjects about music and being a musician!
BEGINNING STRINGS
Schedule: 8:30-12:00 Monday-Thursday
8:30-6:00 Friday (Food-Truck Friday – Lunch provided)
Tuition is $100. Camp is open to ANY string musician in the area.
INTERMEDIATE STRINGS
Lunch Provided daily: MceeDee Monday, Taco Tuesday, WhichWich Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Food-Truck Friday
Schedule: 8:30-2:00 Monday-Thursday
8:30-6:00 Friday
Tuition is $130. Camp is open to ANY string musician in the area.
PAYMENT may be made by mailing a check to YSO at 1300 Lamar, WF, TX 76301, by Venmo @WFYSO, or by credit card (use the “donate” button on the website, and then choose “student fees” from the drop-down menu and type “summer tuition for Student’s Name” in the comment box)
TWO AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) Student Scholarship: Available only to WFISD students
Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra (WFYSO) Student Scholarship: Available to all students
Please call the Youth Symphony office at (940)228-7893 to inquire about scholarships.
Click here to Enroll by June 15 to avoid late fees and ensure your proper t-shirt size!