FCO Announces our SUMMER STRINGS 2013
Brought to you by the
Fredericksburg Community Orchestras
and hosted by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
June 11-13, 2013
For more information contact:
Theresa Britt, 806-549-2483 or theresa.britt@yahoo.com
To download the PDF Application, click here:
SUMMER STRINGS APPLICATION 2013
BEGINNING LEVEL
Open to students who have completed approximately
one year of study on the instrument but are still in the
early stages of playing.
Must have one year of playing experience and mastery
of basic posture and position in addition to the ability to
play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star variations.
Cost: $95 for three day workshop.
Sample Schedule: MORNING ONLY
9:00 a.m. Masterclass
10 a.m. Small Ensemble
11 a.m. Music Theory Games
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Open to students studying violin, viola or cello and using
the Suzuki method and repertoire. Pieces should be
memorized.
Must have one or more years playing experience.
Students in Suzuki Books 1-4 will be accepted.
Cost: $95 for three day workshop.
Sample Schedule: AFTERNOON ONLY
1:00 p.m. Masterclass
2:00 p.m. Small Ensemble
3:00 p.m. Alternative Styles Class
4:00 Performanes
June 10 – Check in from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. and OPENING PLAY-IN at 5:30 p.m.
Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (June 11-13)
June 12 – 5:00 p.m. Solo Recital
June 13 – 5:00 p.m. Final Concert begins at Luckenbach, TX
GENERAL INFORMATION: The purpose of the camp is to provide each student an enriching summer experience and
performance opportunity. The camp will feature a daily mini-private lesson in the form of a masterclass, daily small group
ensemble, daily large group class, and other musical learning times. All students under age 12 must have a parent or
other responsible adult on site throughout the program.
APPLICATION: Application and payment deadline is May 24, 2013. Please be advised that there are a limited number of spaces for each instrument, so please submit applications early. Anyone applying after the deadline will be placed in the program if there are vacancies. If there are no vacancies, the applicant will be placed on a waiting list. Applications may be mailed to FCO, PO BOX 1132, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 or submitted online.
LOCATION: The camp will be hosted at the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 601 W. Creek St. Fredericksburg, TX 782624.
TUITION: Tuition for the workshop will be $95 per student. Checks may be made payable to the FCO. Registration is due by May 24, 2013. Full tuition must be paid at time of registration.
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Instruments, pencils, and a good attitude to learn, any required accessories needed. More
advanced students who are reading music need to bring music stands.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance on each day of the camp is required in order for students to be allowed to participate in the final concert. In case of illness, you must notify Camp Director, Theresa Britt at (806) 549-2483 prior to the start of class that day. No refunds will be made for missed classes.
FINAL CONCERT: A final concert will be presented on Thursday June 13, 2013 at Luckenbach, TX.
HOUSING & DINING: Local bed and breakfasts and a variety of other hotels will be available during the workshop. Families are expected to provide their own meals and snacks. Additional tickets to the meal on Thursday evening will be available.
