Volunteering Opportunities
Orchestra Tutoring Leaders
Opportunity for Current Orchestra Students to Assist Teachers with Teaching and Administrative Duties
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oNZGcJR1g5sl32bn_C-gtrj6pFvqQ4IdG11P5yN7Ws4/edit
Summer Opportunities
Summer Music Intensive @ Kennesaw State University
This summer's String Summer Intensive is designed to reignite your passion for both practice and performance! If you're ready to elevate your skills and collaborate with our world-class faculty, this is the opportunity you don't want to miss! Featured KSU faculty include members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Link: https://arts.kennesaw.edu/music/concerts-and-events/summer_intensive.php
Summer Music Camp @ University of Georgia
The University of Georgia Summer Music Camp is a dynamic five-day experience that provides students with a unique opportunity to grow musically in a fun and engaging environment. Campers attend academic classes that enhance key areas of musicianship and participate in instrument-specific masterclasses led by the esteemed faculty of UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Band, orchestra, and chorus students rehearse and perform in large ensembles, while piano students concentrate on performance techniques and the standard repertoire for their instrument.
In addition to their musical growth, campers will have plenty of opportunities to socialize, build relationships with fellow musicians, and experience life on a vibrant university campus. Concentrations include orchestra, band, chorus, piano, and jazz band. Admission is open to all students with no audition required; high school students (rising 9th grade and up) will undergo placement auditions on the first day of camp.
Atlanta Chamber Music Festival
The ATLANTA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL is a seven-day residential program for students of all orchestral instruments and piano, grades 6 to 12. ACMF is one of the few festivals in the country focused on chamber music for pre-college students, featuring an artist-faculty of the highest caliber in the Southeast, world-renowned guest artists, and carefully curated courses and performance ensembles.
Held on the historic campus of Emory University in Atlanta, GA, the festival also offers a variety of evening activities, including social events, trips to Emory Village, and concerts by our distinguished artist-faculty and guest performers. The friendships and experiences forged during this inspiring week at ACMF will last a lifetime!
Application Deadline: May 1
For more information, visit: ATLANTA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - HOME
String Orchestra Camp @ Florida State University
The FSU Camp will give students an opportunity to participate in large ensemble, sectionals, masterclasses, chamber ensembles, and learn about music theory. There are 2 opportunities to attend and this week long intensive camp will be sure to bring about growth for students exploring an in-depth summer music experience.
For more information, visit: https://music.fsu.edu/summermusiccamps/String-Orchestra-Camp
Upbeat! String Camp
Upbeat! is a exciting and fun day camp that will help you learn more about your instrument, improve your playing, and make you a more confident player. Our camp faculty are some of the top orchestra directors from Cobb and Fulton counties. They design the camp to be challenging but also lots of fun! It’s the perfect cure for the “summertime blues!” Upbeat! is a string camp for students entering middle school through high school seniors. Younger students are welcome as long as they are able to read music proficiently. Students who are more advanced or are in high school will be placed in the Upbeat! Academy. The Academy focuses on higher-level study for the most advanced and mature musicians.
For more information, visit: https://www.upbeatstringcamp.com
Summer Music Institute @ Georgia State University
JUNE 17-21, 2024
The inaugural Summer Music Institute is an intensive one-week day camp designed for middle and high school students with at least two years of musical study and prior orchestral or choir experience. Enhance your musical skills through world-class instruction from our Institute conductors, specialized sessions with our Special Topics instructors, and an immersive experience on Georgia State’s campus in downtown Atlanta.
Application Deadline: May 1
For more information, visit:
VIVO Summer String Institute w/ Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
2025 Dates: July 13-17
Atlanta Symphony Hall | Woodruff Arts Center | Atlanta, GA
This four-day day camp is open to violin, viola, cello, and bass musicians – rising 5th grade through rising 12th grade. Students attending Vivo Summer String Institute will be conducted by string orchestra experts, coached by professional musicians, inspired by master artists, and challenged by engaging music elective sessions
For more information, visit: Summer String Institute | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Festival Academy
JUNE 21 to August 2, 2025
The Atlanta Festival Academy Summer Music Institute is thrilled to announce our 2025 Summer Music Program, a two-week immersive experience for passionate young musicians looking to grow, connect, and shine! Click HERE to apply!
For more information, visit: Summer Music Institute – Atlanta Festival Academy
Franklin Pond Summer Instensive Program
2025 Dates: Late June - Early August
The Summer Intensive program runs from late June through early August. Click here for this summer’s schedule. Participants in the program will play challenging pieces from the standard and modern chamber music repertoire. During this time, students will participate in:
Bi-weekly (twice a week) coachings with faculty from the Atlanta Symphony and Atlanta Opera
Weekly masterclasses with nationally recognized distinguished artists
5-day retreat at the University of North Georgia
Outreach performances in the Atlanta metro area
Formal performance at the end of the summer session
For more information, visit: Summer Intensive Program – Franklin Pond Chamber Music
MYSO FREE Summer Workshop
May 29-30, 2025 @ Great Atlanta Christian School
Great FREE opportunity for intermediate to advanced students to check out the MYSO orchestra and work with some fantastic educators including Dr. Cathie Hudnall and Carl Rieke
For more information, visit: MYSO Summer Workshop 2025
CSI East
Conn Selmer Institute Southeast is returning for its third year as the Southeast's premier professional development event for music educators, college students, and fine arts administrators. Held on the beautiful North Atlanta High School campus on April 26, 2025, this event features world-class faculty and expert sessions. It also includes a Student Leadership Workshop and a FREE Parent Booster Workshop, both offering fantastic opportunities to enhance your program.
For more information, visit: Home | CSI Southeast
The Habits Summer Institute
We’ve brought together the authors of the HABITS series and also invited some very special guests in the areas of BAND, ORCHESTRA, and CHOIR for three days of truly exciting workshops, masterclasses, keynotes, and presentations for the First Habits Summer Institute!
The 2024 Habits Summer Institute will take place on June 29 – July 2, 2025 on the campus of Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina.
Come discover the pedagogy behind the HABITS series of method books, professional references, and resources and experience life-changing professional development for music education in a world-class tourist destination! Come collaborate and CONNECT with the HABITS Team!
For more information, visit: The HABITS Summer Institute - Habits Online Universal
Ohio State University String Teacher Workshop
Led by Dr. Heather Lofdahl, this workshop is designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of string teachers. We hope you will join us for a rewarding week of learning, building community, and making music with string teachers from around the world!
For more information, visit: String Teacher Workshop at Ohio State | School of Music
