​Camp Con Brio
String Camp of the Rockies
MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS
Wednesday, July 19 - Saturday July 22, 2023
Camp Con Brio, String Camp of the Rockies provides string students with a wonderful musical opportunity each summer.
Campers consist of violin, viola, cello and bass students who are entering grades 6-8 (middle school) or 9-12 (high school). The minimum requirement is at least one year of classroom or private instruction on their instrument.
Our mission is to provide students with an educational and musical experience, at a reasonable rate, in a non-competitive and supportive environment.
Our goal is to get students excited about playing music and learning new skills while making friends and having fun!
ABOUT THE CAMP
LOCATION
Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center
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Tucked into the mountains near Divide, Colorado, students will have the opportunity to experience exciting recreational activities such as zipline, ropes courses, swimming, horseback riding, and more.
Students will be housed in cabins and bunk rooms, with easy access to restroom and shower amenities. All meals and rehearsals are within walking distance.
2023 CAMP FACULTY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Leanne Griffey
Orchestra Director
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Sandy Sundstrom
Violin Instructor
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Kara Leonardi
Violin Instructor
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Xareny Polanco
Viola Instructor
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Joshua Greiner
Cello Instructor
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Linda Tashma
String Bass Instructor
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HIGH SCHOOL
Jeremy Woolstenhulme
Orchestra Director
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Shawn Murphy
Violin Instructor
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Chaeli Fischer
Violin Instructor
Kyle Rupley
Viola Instructor
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Courtney Dowling
Cello Instructor
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Jay McGuffin
String Bass Instructor
CAMP FEES
$685 for High School Orchestra students
$585 for Middle School Orchestra and Beginning Orchestra students
This fee includes:
- Four days of camp tuition
- Lodging and meals
- Recreational activities (all activities but horseback riding are included)
- Commemorative camp T-shirt
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Scholarship opportunities are available through Colorado American String Teachers Association for students that qualify. There may also be opportunities through your school orchestra program. Ask your orchestra director or private instructor!
DAILY SCHEDULE
Every day, students will get to experience a variety of rehearsals, classes, and recreational activities. Classes include sectionals, where they split up in instrument groups to practice their orchestra music, and work on their right and left hand technique.
Rehearsals are all together with our music director, preparing music for our concert!
A typical day would consist of breakfast, morning rehearsal, sectionals, lunch, recreation time, dinner, rehearsal, and an evening activity. Evenings may include movie night, a faculty recital, game night, blacklight dodgeball, or s'mores by the campfire!
Students will also have some down time during camp to relax and recharge.
Campers will have busy days filled with learning and fun!
AUDITIONS
Students will be asked to record an audition and submit online prior to camp. This is informal and designed for the instructors to get a general idea of the student's current ability level, and to determine seating placement within the ensemble. Students will be asked to play a scale and a prepared piece of their choice.
