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, 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
Jean (Rudy) Perrault – Symphony & Chamber Orchestras
Session 6
Grades 5-8
July 23-29, 2023
Dr. Chad Hutchinson – 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

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2023 Orchestra Guest Conductors - July 23-29, 2023

ConductorSession Info
Jean (Rudy) Perrault
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, 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

Instructor Info
Blaine Badiuk
Fiddle Instructor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bio
Kristina Bauch
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bio
Ana Galdavadze
East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Bio
Annis Kozub
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bio
Donna Randash
Minot, North Dakota
Bio
Mark Wamma
St. Peter, Minnesota
Bio
Christian Zamora
Summerville, South Carolina
Bio

2023 Viola Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023

Instructor Info
Tatiana Friesen
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bio
Timothy Nelson
Moorhead, Minnesota
Bio

2023 Cello Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023

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 PicJulianne Boren
Minot, North Dakota
Bio
Kara Hartten
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Bio

2023 String Bass Faculty - Session 6 - July 23-29, 2023

Instructor Info
Jenny Michalenko
Jamestown, North Dakota
Bio
Dr. Simona Barbu
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Bio

2023 String Instrument Repair

Instructor InfoSession Info
Jennifer BeckerJennifer Becker
St. Paul, Minnesota
Session 6 & 7
July 23 - August 1, 2023

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.