Join us at String Chamber Music Orchestra Camp, a week-long program designed for string students ages 12-19 who are passionate about playing in both small ensembles and large string orchestra settings. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to refine your technique, collaborate with fellow musicians, and perform a wide range of string repertoire, all while being guided by experienced instructors.
Camp highlights include:
- Small Ensemble Rehearsals – Work closely with fellow musicians in chamber groups, learning how to blend, balance, and communicate musically in intimate settings.
- Large String Orchestra Sessions – Play in a full orchestra, gaining experience in ensemble playing and performing complex orchestral works.
- Individual Skill Development – Practice bowing, intonation, phrasing, and musical expression to help you excel as a player.
- Coaching – Receive personalized guidance and feedback from professional string musicians to elevate your performance.
- Final Performance – Showcase your progress and the music you’ve worked on during the week in an exciting concert for friends and family.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced string player, String Chamber Music Orchestra Camp offers a dynamic, enriching environment to grow as a musician, improve your ensemble playing, and experience the joy of making music with others. Join us for a week of creativity, collaboration, and unforgettable music!
August 10-14: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail
Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.
One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!
Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.
How to Get Started
- Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
- When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
- The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.
