Join us for our "Welcome to Strings" All-Instruments Master Class presented by Kimberly Fisher, Principal Second Violinist, Philadelphia Orchestra. This educational event, featuring All-Stars from previous Strings International Music Festival Concerto Competitions, is designed for students and parents alike, and will give the audience a taste of what is in store for those attending our exciting two-week summer music festival!

In this dynamic and extremely powerful presentation, our outstanding faculty shares with the audience repertoire that shaped them as world-class performers. Beginning with a piece familiar to even very young students, progressing to pieces played by intermediate and advanced students, and concluding with repertoire currently performed in the major concert halls of the world, string players of all ages can identify clearly with the musical journey on which they, too, hope to travel as their own careers progress.

Performed by some of the country's most outstanding artists, these spectacular and passionate solo recitals offer concert-goers a rare and very personal glimpse into the musical progression of a professional musician. It is an experience the listener will not soon forget!

Previous years' programs have included:

David Kim - Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra - "Progress of a Violinist"
Roberto Diaz - Principal Violist, Philadelphia Orchestra - "Progress of a Violist"
Peter Stumpf - Associate Principal Cellist, Philadelphia Orchestra - "Progress of a Cellist"
Harold Robinson - Principal Bassist, Philadelphia Orchestra - "Progress of a Bassist"

Sparks will fly, and energy abound, as students from around the country offer performances of a lifetime as they compete for scholarships to Strings 2008 and for an opportunity to perform as soloists with New Jersey's popular Ocean City Pops Orchestra. This is an excellent opportunity to hear outstanding young musicians of all ages perform music from the heart!

Each session, campers enjoy an exciting evening at the Mann Music Center or new Kimmel Center in Philadelphia attending a Philadelphia Orchestra open air concert featuring special guests and solo artists. Prevoius orchestra excursions have included private, after-concert meetings with Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman! Parents and friends are invited to join us for this exciting evening of classical music performances!

This special concert will feature chamber music performed by string quartets and other small ensembles, and will again feature string players of all ages, from ten years of age through the college years. These special ensembles will include string players from around the country and around the globe.

We invite all Strings Camp family members, friends and other classical music fans to attend our Special June 27 Gala Grand Finale concert featuring all Strings 2008 Orchestras, and our specially selected student competition winners. Seating is limited, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance!