Orchestra

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, 2025.  2025 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
Session 6
Grades 9-12
July 20-26, 2025
Dr. Chad Hutchinson – Symphony & Chamber Orchestras
Session 6
Grades 5-8
July 20-26, 2025
Dr. Ernesto Estigarribia – Cadet & Concert Orchestras
Orchestra – Grades 5-12 and
Orchestra & Fiddle
 – Grades 6-12 – July 20-26, 2025
$660 USD if registered before May 1 or $675 USD after May 1

Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!

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2024 Orchestra Guest Conductors – July 21-27, 2024

Guest Conductor

Session Info

Dr. Emily Schaad
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York

Symphony & Chamber Orchestras

Dr. Chad Hutchinson
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Concert & Cadet Orchestras


2024 Violin Faculty – July 21-27, 2024

Instructor Info

Blaine Badiuk
Fiddle Instructor
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Kristina Bauch
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Ana Galdavadze
Gainesville, Florida

Annis Kozub
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Donna Randash
Minot, North Dakota

Mark Wamma
St. Peter, Minnesota

Christian Zamora
Summerville, South Carolina

Bio


2024 Viola Faculty – July 21-27, 2024

Instructor Info

Tatiana Friesen
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Timothy Nelson
Moorhead, Minnesota


2024 Cello Faculty – July 21-27, 2024

Instructor Info

Dr. Erik Anderson
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota

Dr. Simona Barbu
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Julianne Boren
Minot, North Dakota

Kara Hartten
Grand Forks, North Dakota


2024 String Bass Faculty – July 21-27, 2024

Instructor Info

Jenny Michalenko
Jamestown, North Dakota

Dr. Simona Barbu
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota


2024 String Instrument Repair – July 21-27, 2024

Instructor Info

Jennifer Becker
St. Paul, Minnesota

2025 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, 2025.  Late auditions are accepted, but will be considered only if there is space available.