Welcome to Texas Strings Festival & Camp

Join us in Austin for our 10th year!

Young
Artists

Day camp for students in Suzuki Books 1 -4

June 11 – 17, 2023 from 9:30am to 4pm

Deadline to Apply: May 30

Emerging
Artists

Day camp for students in Suzuki Books 5-7

June 11 – 17, 2023 from 9:30am to 4pm

Deadline to Apply: May 30

Rising
Stars

Overnight camp for advanced students June 5 - 15, 2023

Deadline to Apply: April 30

Doing our part to keep Austin Classically Weird

We offer an incredible summer camp experience for young violin, viola, and cello players aged 6-18. At Texas Strings Festival, a 501(c)3 non-profit, we believe that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Our talented faculty consists of soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral players, and teachers from major conservatoires. They’ll guide you through camp and masterclasses, helping you develop your skills and passion for music. So, if you’re ready to take your musical journey to the next level, come join us at Texas Strings Festival!

A place where students meet the faculty and peers ready to help them unleash their potential

New 2023 Faculty

Anne-Sophie Mutter said that Nancy is a charismatic, thoughtful, and strong artistic personality coupled with a musical sensibility and imagination.

Nancy Zhou

“We don’t make music; we live it. You do it because you need to do it. Then any obstacle is solvable.

Vadim Gluzman

Faculty of University of Houston’s Moores School of Music where he maintains a full-time cello studio and coaches chamber music ensembles.

Eunghee Cho

you may be Wondering...

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When is Camp this year?

Young & Emerging Artists Division: June 11 – 17, 2023

Rising Stars Division: June 5 – 15, 2023

can i get a scholarship?

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to eligible students. To be considered, submit a copy of page 1 of your family’s signed, most recent tax return (redacted) at the time of your application. Financial aid materials may also be submitted via email to TexasStringsCamp@gmail.com. You may also provide any additional documentation that describes your circumstances, such as proof of unemployment or reduced lunch applications from public schools

Can I come to camp with my child?

Sure! You’re welcome to come to any of the public concerts. BUT – we do not permit parents to stay in the dorms or attend rehearsals. No exceptions.

Where does camp take place?

Texas Strings Festival and Camp takes place near the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. All of our activities (rehearsals, concerts, recreation) take place in Austin’s West Campus area.

We stay in private dorms very near to the rehearsal and concert space.

Where do overnight campers stay?

Students in the Rising Stars Division are houses at private dorms near the UT Campus – this is required for all Rising Stars Division campers. Young and Emerging Artists Division are day camps.

What's the daily schedule for Rising Stars?

9:00am Choir
10:00am Lessons / Practice
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Lessons / Practice
2:00pm Chamber Music
4:00pm Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Activities

What's the Daily Schedule for Young & Emerging Artists?

9:30am Morning Welcome!
9:40am Orchestra
10:35am Chamber Music A Groups/ Masterclass / Observation / Practice / Snack
11:30am Chamber Music B Groups/ Masterclass / Observation / Practice / Snack
12:20pm Lunch
1:00pm Choir
1:50pm Orchestra
2:40pm Break Time / Snack
3:00pm Performance Class or Daily Elective Activity
3:40pm Camp Activity / Team Building Game
4:00pm End of Day

Full schedule, along with private lesson and concert schedules will be made available online for camper and parent access.

What are the evening Activities for Rising Stars?

All sorts of fun! Our students and camp counselors take a lot of ownership of the evening activities. There are a plethora of options around us. We have an annual kickball game of faculty vs. campers that is a MUST! Otherwise, historically we’ve had talent shows, movie nights, swimming, and even extra rehearsals for the super-enthusiastic.

Full schedule, along with private lesson and concert schedules will be made available online for camper and parent access.

What about safety?

We take the safety of our campers, faculty, and staff very seriously. In addition to implementing a buddy-system for traveling between dorms and rehearsal space, we also have a high counselor to camper ratio.

Along with our camp counselors, our camp director stay in the dorms overnight and a nightly room check / lights out policy is enforced.

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