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!
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
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
Guest Conductor | Session Info | |
Dr. Emily Schaad | Symphony & Chamber Orchestras | |
Dr. Chad Hutchinson | Concert & Cadet Orchestras |
Instructor Info | |
Blaine Badiuk | |
Kristina Bauch | |
Ana Galdavadze | |
Annis Kozub | |
Donna Randash | |
Mark Wamma | |
Christian Zamora |
Instructor Info | |
Tatiana Friesen | |
Timothy Nelson |
Instructor Info | |
Dr. Erik Anderson | |
Dr. Simona Barbu | |
Julianne Boren | |
Kara Hartten |
Instructor Info | |
Jenny Michalenko | |
Dr. Simona Barbu |
Instructor Info | |
Jennifer Becker |
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.