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, 2023. 2023 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 23-29, 2023 |
TBA – Symphony & Chamber Orchestras |
| Session 6 Grades 5-8 |
July 23-29, 2023 |
TBA – Cadet & Concert Orchestras |
Orchestra – Grades 5-12 and
Orchestra & Fiddle – Grades 6-12 – July 23-29, 2023
$600 USD if registered before May 1 or $615 USD after May 1
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
2022 Orchestra Guest Conductors - July 24-30, 2022
| Conductor | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Nobuyoshi Yasuda University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin Bio | Symphony & Chamber Orchestras Session 6 |
 | Dr. Chad Hutchinson Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Bio | Concert & Cadet Orchestras Session 6 |
2022 Violin Faculty - Session 6 - July 24-30, 2022
| Instructor Info | |
|---|---|
 | Blaine Badiuk Fiddle Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
 | Cameron Baggins Cranberry Portage, Manitoba Bio |
 | Kristina Bauch Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
 | Annis Kozub Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
| Donna Randash Minot, North Dakota Bio |
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 | Christian Zamora Summerville, South Carolina Bio |
2022 Viola Faculty - Session 6 - July 24-30, 2022
| Instructor Info | |
|---|---|
 | Timothy Nelson Moorhead, Minnesota Bio |
 | Tatiana Friesen Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
2022 Cello Faculty - Session 6 - July 24-30, 2022
| Instructor Info | |
|---|---|
 | 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 |
 | Aleks Tengesdal Fargo, North Dakota Bio |
2022 String Bass Faculty - Session 6 - July 24-30, 2022
| Instructor Info | |
|---|---|
 | Jenny Michalenko Jamestown, North Dakota Bio |
| Dr. Simona Barbu University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio |
2022 String Instrument Repair
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Jennifer Becker St. Paul, Minnesota | Session 6 & 7 July 24 - August 2, 2022 |
2023 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 can be submitted via CD or mp3 recordings. Auditions MUST be sent to the IMC Winter Office by May 1, 2023. You can also email them to info@internationalmusiccamp.com. Once you submit your recording, please check with the IMC office to confirm that it was received. You will be registered as a Band camper until Orchestra members are chosen from the Woodwind and Brass.
