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Perfect for young musicians with less than two years of experience, our Elementary Strings Camps offer a fun and supportive environment to develop foundational skills in small homogenous groups. Students will perform in a final performance to showcase their progress at the end of the week.
Elementary Camps
Overture
Overture Camp
Start off strong!
At Overture Camp, students experience an exciting environment where they learn basic instrument techniques and develop note-reading skills through playing a variety of music styles. Open to all beginners, our curriculum is tailored to provide a strong foundation, preparing students to excel in their school's strings program.
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Camp takes place at Mickle Middle School
Concert takes place at Kimball Recital Hall
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9:00-9:50 - Fish Schools
In Fish Schools, students receive instrument specific small group instruction.9:50-10:20 - Sing/Play
Singing time allows students the opportunity to make music with their voices and learn some fun SAIL Camp themed songs.
Play time gives the students a chance to play games and work off some energy, similar to recess at school.10:20-10:30 - Snack
Students are asked to provide their own snack from home for each day of camp.10:30-11:20 - Fish Schools (M/Tu/W/); Large Group Rehearsal (Th/F)
The large group rehearsal is when all Overture campers rehearse together to prepare for the final concert.11:20-11:30 - Ship's Store
Each day students have opportunities to earn SAIL money which may be used to purchase items from the Ship's Store.11:30-12:00 - Showcase (M/W/Th); Picture Day (Tues.); Mass Rehearsal (Fri.)
Showcase is a performance for SAIL Camp students by SAIL Camp instructors and local string musicians.
The Mass Rehearsal is when all of the Overture and Intermezzo campers rehearse together to prepare for the final concert.12:00 - Dismissal
Intermezzo
Intermezzo Camp
Build your skills!
Intermezzo Camp is designed for students who are ready to take their musical skills to the next level. Building on the foundations established in previous studies, this camp introduces concepts that align with what students will encounter during their second year of playing their instrument. Perfect for those who have completed the fourth-grade strings curriculum with LPS and plan to continue in fifth grade, Intermezzo Camp is also open to other students with similar experience looking to deepen their musicianship.
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July 20-24 (M-F) - 11:30-2:30
Concert: Saturday, July 25 - 9:30 am
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Camp takes place at Mickle Middle School
Concert takes place at Kimball Recital Hall
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11:30-12:00 - Showcase (M/W/Th); Picture Day (Tues.); Mass Rehearsal (Fri.)
Showcase is a performance for SAIL Camp students by SAIL Camp instructors and local string musicians.
The Mass Rehearsal is when all of the Overture and Intermezzo campers rehearse together to prepare for the final concert.12:00-12:50 - Fish Schools
In Fish Schools, students receive instrument specific small group instruction.12:50-1:20 - Sing/Play
Singing time allows students the opportunity to make music with their voices and learn some fun SAIL Camp themed songs.
Play time gives the students a chance to play games and work off some energy, similar to recess at school.1:20-1:30 - Snack
Students are asked to provide their own snack from home for each day of camp.1:30-2:20 - Fish Schools (M/Tu/W/); Large Group Rehearsal (Th/F)
The large group rehearsal is when all Intermezzo campers rehearse together to prepare for the final concert.2:20-2:30 - Ship's Store
Each day students have opportunities to earn SAIL money which may be used to purchase items from the Ship's Store.2:30 - Dismissal
6th Grade Camp
Finale
Finale Orchestra
Grow Together!
An exciting two-week experience designed to prepare sixth-grade students for the successful transition into middle school orchestra programs.
Experience Level: Students entering sixth grade
Prerequisites: Beginning string players
What We'll Do: Develop essential ensemble skills, build orchestral foundations, and prepare for a culminating final concert
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July 13-17 (M-F) and July 20-24 (M-F) - 3:15-4:45
*Students will attend both weeks.
Concert: Saturday, July 25
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Camp takes place at UNL School of Music, Westbrook Music Building.
Concert takes place at Kimball Recital Hall
Middle/High School Camps
Our middle and high school orchestra camps offer an advanced two-week orchestral experience for motivated and experienced orchestra students. These camps provide opportunities to perform challenging music, collaborate with peers, and work with professional musicians from our community. These transformative camps prepare young musicians to excel in the upcoming school year and beyond.
Cadenza
Cadenza Orchestra
Expand your musicianship!
Designed for advancing string players, Cadenza Orchestra offers a challenging and enriching musical experience for motivated young musicians.
Experience Level: Students entering grades 7-8
Prerequisites: At least two years of string instrument experience; comfortable reading and playing in various styles and keys across all strings
What We'll Do: Explore traditional and alternative musical styles while working with local music professionals
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July 13-17 (M-F) and July 20-24 (M-F) - 3:30-5:00
*Students will attend both weeks.
Concert: Saturday, July 25 - 11:00am
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Orchestra rehearses at UNL’s School of Music
The Concert will take place at Kimball Recital Hall
Encore
Encore Orchestra
Challenge your musical limits!
Perfect for passionate, advanced string players seeking to elevate their musicianship to new heights in a dynamic, challenging environment.
Experience Level: High school and advanced middle school students, 4+ years of string instrument experience
Prerequisites: Comfortable with shifting, multiple keys/meters, and advanced bowing techniques
What We'll Do: Master challenging repertoire while pushing musical boundaries among equally dedicated peers
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July 13-17 (M-F) and July 20-24 (M-F) - 3:30-5:00
*Students will attend both weeks.
Concert: Saturday, July 25 - 11:00am
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Orchestra rehearses at UNL’s School of Music
The Concert will take place at Kimball Recital Hall
