Strings Camp is for students with 1–3 years’ experience on the violin, viola, cello, or upright bass. Ages range from approximately 9–12 years old. Throughout the week students will participate in a full string orchestra, smaller chamber groups, musicality activities, and performance. Students will get to connect and perform with other young musicians from the Tri-State area while receiving high-quality instruction from our excellent Master Teachers and Teaching Assistants at NKU!
Faculty: Betsy Mendel, Holly Attar
Day/Time: Monday–Friday 9:30am–noon daily
Dates: June 23–27, 2025
Location: Fine Arts building
Regular Tuition: $100 (March 16–April 30, 2025)
Late Tuition: $150 (May 1–June 16, 2025)
Strings Chamber Music Camp is for string students with 3+ years experience. Ages range from approximately 13–17 years old. Students will work in chamber orchestra and chamber ensemble settings with NKU faculty and staff. Playing levels will be assessed via a placement questionnaire after registration and closer to camp week.
Faculty: Betsy Mendel, Holly Attar
Day/Time: Monday–Friday 9:30am–noon daily
Dates: June 23–27, 2025
Location: Fine Arts building
Regular Tuition: $150 (March 16–April 30, 2025)
Late Tuition: $225 (May 1–June 16, 2025)
Summer Adult String Orchestra is for all string players ages 18+ who enjoy the benefits of playing music together in a fun, relaxed environment. Participants should be well-versed in how to play their instrument and can read notes with ease (or practice). The repertoire is multi-part and ranges in difficulty level so that everyone can be challenged and have a great time, too!
Faculty: Lauren Schloemer Wilson
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm
Dates: May 13–July 22, 2025
Location: Fine Arts building
Regular Tuition: $150 (March 16–April 30, 2025)
Late Tuition: $225 (May 1–June 16, 2025)
Students may be dropped-off and picked-up in the Fine Arts circle drive.
For classes and rehearsals, it is recommended that you purchase a Music Prep parking pass. You may do so at the same time as registering for your class.
