String Scholars Camp
June 23-27, 2013: Rising Grades 7-12 or ages 12-17
Lilly Hall at Butler University's Jordan College of the Arts
Tuition - $275 commuter (includes lunch); $435 residential
(includes dorm and 3 meals/day)
Postmark deadline: June 1
Strings Scholars
Camp Registration Form (PDF)
The String Scholars camp is a unique camp for strings students
on the beautiful campus of Butler University. This camp is open to
students ages 12-17 or who are in rising grades 7-12. No audition
is required; all levels are welcome, although it is recommended
that participants have at least one year of prior study on their
instrument. A short placement audition will be held on the first
day of camp. We expect to have at least two orchestras, based on
ability. Campers need to provide their own instrument.
The String Scholars camp features: daily orchestra rehearsals and
finale concert with Richard Auldon Clark, conductor of the Butler
Symphony Orchestra; daily sectionals and technique class with
Butler faculty and music majors; other typical college music
classes such as music theory and electives. Additional classes
typically include drumming, dance, and keyboard. Special sessions
will be held on topics of college readiness and access, including
how to prepare for an audition, choosing a major or a college,
financial aid, career paths in music, and more...
Housing is provided in Butler University's ResCo dorm, which is
air-conditioned. Dorm check-in is 4:30-6:00 on Sunday
evening; check-out is Thursday evening. Commuters arrive by 9:00
a.m. each day and may be picked up at 5:30p.m. Early drop-off
is also available. On Sunday, all campers, including commuters,
should plan to attend sessions from 6:00-9:00pm. Applications
must be postmarked by June 1 for residential campers. Late
applications may be accepted on the basis of available space.
Tentative Schedule for 2013
- Sunday, June 23, 6:00-9:00pm: ALL campers attend for
orientation, scheduling, placement, get-acquainted activities, and
group ensemble sessions.
- Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25, 9:00-5:30pm:
ALL campers follow daily schedule of classes. Lunch
included for commuter campers. For residential campers, there
will be supervised evening activities; 3 meals/day included in
tuition.
- Wednesday, June 26, 9:00am-9:00pm; ALL campers follow
daily schedule PLUS stay for dinner (no additional charge) and
evening rehearsal.
- Thursday, June 27, 9:00am-9:00pm; ALL campers follow daily
schedule PLUS stay for dinner (no additional charge). Finale
recital begins at 7:00pm (tentative). Camp ends at the
conclusion of the recital.
A TYPICAL DAY (subject to change):
8:00-9:00 Arrival and warm-up time
9:00-9:50 Sectional
10:00-10:50 Theory class
11:00-11:50 Technique class
12:00-12:50 Lunch in Student Union
1:00-1:50 Elective
2:00-2:50 Special guests
3:00-5:00 Orchestra
5:00-5:30 Wrap-up
5:30-6:30 Departure
For more information, please contact us at (317) 940-5500, (800)
368-6852, ext. 5500 or BCAS@butler.edu.
Need-based scholarships are available; click here for Scholarship Application
Form.