SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA

June 15–19, 2026

Save the date for this vibrant and immersive weeklong day camp for orchestral musicians entering grades 2–HS grad.

Experience full rehearsals, sectionals, music history classes, and guest artist performances. The week culminates in an informal concert on Friday at 12:00 PM that is open to the public.

  • Location: Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, 130 S Macalester St, St. Paul, MN 55105

Summer String Orchestra

This ensemble is designed for advanced beginner/intermediate string musicians entering grades 2–9 (Suzuki Books 1–5). It is open to violin, viola, cello, and bass players. No audition is required for placement in the String Orchestra.

Summer Chamber Orchestra

This select ensemble is designed for advanced string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians at the Repertory Orchestra level or above. This ensemble will rehearse and perform selections of chamber orchestra pieces. Due to the instrumentation of the chamber orchestra, a limited number of positions are available.