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Advanced Strings Summer Program for Grades 6-8
Why Take Advanced Strings
In this competitive program, you will study the full breadth and depth of stringed instruments. You'll prepare solo literature for performances, collaborate in small ensemble groups, and play in a full orchestra.
What You'll Learn
This program is comprised of eight violinists, four violists, and four cellists who are selected through an audition process.
At Interlochen, you will spend your time participating in rehearsals, taking private lessons from our faculty, participating in masterclasses with guest artists, having dedicated practice time, and joining in collaborative art activities.
When you're not in class, you will have numerous opportunities to enjoy student, faculty, and renowned guest artist presentations in a variety of art forms.
Program Specialties
Chamber Music Study
String players will collaborate with pianists in the Intermediate piano program, and/or perform with other string students in duos, trios, or quartets. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with students in the High School Advanced String Quartet program.
Distinguished Coaching
Learn from Interlochen's accomplished faculty and visiting guest artists in chamber music coaching sessions.
Chamber Music Recital
Students will take part in two recitals during the summer alongside students in Intermediate Piano Program.
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
Students from the Advanced String program will have daily rehearsals with the Intermediate Symphony Orchestra, including two sectionals per week. The Interlochen Symphony Orchestra presents several concerts over the course of the session.
Concerto Competition & Honors Recital
Interlochen Arts Camp offers a Concerto Competition for the High School and Intermediate Divisions, as well as an Honors Recital Competition for the Junior Division.
The Music Center
Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.
Additional Opportunities
Ninth grade is a year of choice: students in ninth grade may choose to apply for either this Intermediate Advanced Strings program or for the Advanced String Quartet for high school students.
What's it like to be an intermediate student at Interlochen Arts Camp?
Don't let us tell you! Hear from recent intermediate students (grades 6-8) to learn more about what it's like at Camp.
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Various programs
- Renowned faculty
- A day in the life of a student
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more