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, 2026.  2026 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 19-25, 2026
Dr. Anna Binneweg – Symphony & Chamber Orchestras
Session 6
Grades 5-8
July 19-25, 2026
Kim Bogart – Cadet & Concert Orchestras
Orchestra – Grades 5-12 and
Orchestra & Fiddle
 – Grades 6-12 – July 19-25, 2026
$660 USD if registered before May 1 or $675 USD after May 1

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2026 Orchestra Guest Conductors – July 19-25, 2026

Guest Conductor

Session Info

Dr. Anna Binneweg

Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra

Severna Park, Maryland

Symphony & Chamber Orchestras

Kim Bogart

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Concert & Cadet Orchestras


2026 Violin Faculty – July 19-25, 2026

Instructor Info

Blaine Badiuk

Fiddle Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Kristina Bauch

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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EmilyAnn Dueck

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Annis Kozub

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Donna Randash

Minot, North Dakota

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Mark Wamma

St. Peter, Minnesota

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Christian Zamora

Summerville, South Carolina

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2026 Viola Faculty – July 19-25, 2026

Instructor Info

Tatiana Friesen

Winnipeg, Manitoba

July 19-25, 2026

Timothy Nelson

Moorhead, Minnesota


2026 Cello Faculty – July 19-25, 2026

Instructor Info

Dr. Erik Anderson
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota

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Dr. Simona Barbu

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Julianne Boren

Minot, North Dakota

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Kara Hartten

Grand Forks, North Dakota

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2026 String Bass Faculty – July 19-25, 2026

Instructor Info

Jenny Michalenko

Jamestown, North Dakota

Dr. Simona Barbu

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota


2026 String Instrument Repair – July 19-25, 2026

Instructor Info

Jennifer Becker
St. Paul, Minnesota

2026 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, 2026.  Late auditions are accepted, but will be considered only if there is space available.