The International Music Camp offers three levels of Orchestra for all ages of string players: Cadet String Orchestra for younger players, Concert Orchestra for middle school string students, and Symphony Orchestra for high school students. Advanced string players of all ages may also audition for the Chamber (honor) Orchestra. The session includes two daily large-group rehearsals, sectionals, theory classes, master classes, chamber ensemble opportunities, and optional private lessons. String players in grades 5 through 12 may participate.
Violinists who attend IMC for orchestra week may also participate in the Fiddle Program for no additional charge. Please select the Orchestra & Fiddle program when registering.
Wind and Brass players interested in playing with the orchestras must submit an audition recording by May 1, 2024. 2024 Audition materials are posted below. All wind and brass players must re-audition for participation in the orchestra.
Percussion players interested in playing with the orchestras should register for the Mallet Percussion Program.
Session | Dates | Guest Conductor |
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Session 6 Grades 9-12 |
July 21-27, 2024 |
Dr. Chung Park – Symphony & Chamber Orchestras |
Session 6 Grades 5-8 |
July 21-27, 2024 |
Dr. Chad Hutchinson – Cadet & Concert Orchestras |
Orchestra – Grades 5-12 and
Orchestra & Fiddle – Grades 6-12 – July 21-27, 2024
$630 USD if registered before May 1 or $645 USD after May 1
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
2024 Orchestra Guest Conductors - July 21-27, 2024
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![]() | Dr. Chung Park St. Olaf College Northfield, Minnesota Bio | Symphony & Chamber Orchestras Session 6 |
![]() | Dr. Chad Hutchinson Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Bio | Concert & Cadet Orchestras Session 6 |
2023 Violin Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023
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![]() | Blaine Badiuk Fiddle Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
![]() | Kristina Bauch Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
Ana Galdavadze East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio |
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![]() | Annis Kozub Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
![]() | Donna Randash Minot, North Dakota Bio |
Mark Wamma St. Peter, Minnesota Bio |
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![]() | Christian Zamora Summerville, South Carolina Bio |
2023 Viola Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023
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![]() | Tatiana Friesen Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
![]() | Timothy Nelson Moorhead, Minnesota Bio |
2023 Cello Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023
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![]() | Dr. Erik Anderson Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio Website |
![]() | Dr. Simona Barbu University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio |
![]() | Julianne Boren Minot, North Dakota Bio |
![]() | Kara Hartten Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio |
2023 String Bass Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023
Instructor Info | |
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![]() | Jenny Michalenko Jamestown, North Dakota Bio July 21-27, 2024 |
![]() | Dr. Simona Barbu University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio |
2023 String Instrument Repair
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
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![]() | Jennifer Becker St. Paul, Minnesota | Session 6 & 7 July 23 - August 1, 2023 |
2024 Orchestra Wind & Brass Auditions
Campers wishing to audition for the Orchestra Woodwind and Brass sections should prepare the following requirements as listed below:
- The following scales – please use the full comfortable range of your instrument
- G Major
- D-flat Major
- E Major
- Two contrasting excerpts from solo works for your instrument (i.e concertos, orchestral excerpts, solos played for festival, etc.)
Auditions should be submitted via email to info@internationalmusiccamp.com by May 1, 2024. Late auditions are accepted, but will be considered only if there is space available.