The INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP, held each summer at the International Peace Garden, has become recognized as one of the leading Summer Schools of Fine Arts in both the United States and Canada. This unique international cultural center includes instruction, performance and exhibitions in all areas of the fine arts for both students and adults. A staff of 150 internationally noted artist-teachers, guest conductors and specialists provide the instruction and supervision of the camp programs. Approximately 2,500 students from various parts of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East take part in the annual summer fine arts programs.
All events are free to the public except where noted. All times are Central Daylight Time and subject to change. For more information, contact the IMC office via email or phone (701) 263-4211 (June-July) or (701) 838-8472 (September-May).
(There is a gate charge to enter the International Peace Garden)
The International Festival of the Arts Series 2013 was supported by Rolette State Bank, Dunseith Community Betterment Club, Dacotah State Bank of Rolla, Boissevain Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce, 1st National Bank of Bottineau, Rolla Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rugby Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the International Peace Garden.
June 5-6:
Old-Time Fiddle, Guitar & Banjo Workshops (Participation Fee)
June 6:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – Fiddle, Guitar and Banjo Showcase, 7:00 p.m.**
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Bush Dance to follow, 8:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
June 7:
Old-Time Fiddle Contest, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday**
-Finals: 7:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
June 20:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – Excelsior! Trio, 8:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
June 21:
IMC Founder’s Day
Middle School Art Exhibit, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Middle School Band & Middle School Choir Concert, 1:30 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
June 27:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – International Brass Quintet, 8:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
June 28:
Digital Photography Exhibit, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
– Alme International Arts Centre
Creative Writing Readings, 12:30 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Total Percussion Exhibition, 1:00 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Band Concert, 1:30 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Speech Showcase, 2:00 p.m.
– Alme International Arts Centre
Drama/Improv Production, 2:30 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
July 4:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Band Concert, 8:00 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
July 5:
American Legion Day
Garage Band Concert & Audio Technology Showcase, 11:00 a.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Music Composition Recital, 12:00 pm
– Alme International Arts Centre
Band Concert, 1:30 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Musical Theatre Production 2:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
July 11:
Organ Recital, 2:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
IMC Festival of the Art Performance – Antiphony, 8:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
July 12:
Handbell Concert, 10:00 a.m.
– Alme International Arts Centre
Guitar Recital, 11:00 a.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Piano Recital, 12:30 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Choir & A cappella Pop Choir Concerts, 1:30 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Dance Recital, 2:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
July 18:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – IMC Jazz Faculty Big Band, 8:00 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
July 19:
Jazz Band & Vocal Jazz Concert, 12:30 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Band Concert, 1:30 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Dance Recital, 3:30 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
July 25:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – Randy Sabien, Jazz Violin, 8:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
July 26:
Art Exhibit, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
– Alme International Arts Centre
Mallet Percussion Recital, 11:00 a.m.
– Percussive Arts Center
Band and World Percussion Concert, 12:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Fiddle & Harp Exhibition, 1:00 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
Orchestra Concert, 1:30 p.m.
– Masonic Memorial Auditorium
July 26:
IMC Festival of the Arts Performance – Dr. Mark Alan Wade, Hammer Dulcimer, 8:00 p.m.
– Burdick Center for the Perfoming Arts
July 27:
IMC Faculty Recital, 8:00 p.m.
July 29:
IMC Adult Finale Showcase Concerts and Exhibitions
– Burdick Center for the Performing Arts
Art Exhibit, Choir, Barbershop Choirs, World Percussion & Handbells 4:30 p.m.
Community Bands, Brass Band & Orchestras 7:00 p.m.
**Admission Charged
Saturday Concert times and locations are subject to change. Please call the IMC office for more details the week of the concerts.