Summer session is June 29-July 2.
Upbeat New Hampshire Summer Strings
June 29 – July 2, 9AM-12PM Nashua HS North Music Wing (8 Titan Way, Nashua NH)
Due to the snow days, we had to change our Summer Strings week to be a week later starting June 29. July 3 is a federal holiday and the school is closed. Hence, this year only, the camp is for 4 days. Prices have been adjusted appropriately.
Open to string musicians in grades 3-12
Cost: $250 Standard tuition, $230 Additional sibling, $285 Advanced, Many full scholarships available
Camp includes daily semi-private lessons, orchestra rehearsal, music theory, and more! See below for example schedule.
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjNVWOpy5GrF5XgjkbqS-Q3UZcS3jlhbFaIZU8ic5CNvZ05Q/viewform?usp=header
Example Day at Upbeat Summer Strings:
All students: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Older students: stay until 1:00 PM
Daily Schedule Breakdown
9:00 – 9:55 AM
🎻String Sectionals
Students work in small groups by instrument with one of the 5 string teachers.
10:00 – 10:45 AM
🎹Music Theory / Intro to Piano
Led by the music theory teacher.
Focus on fundamentals, note reading, and basic keyboard skills.
10:45 – 11:00 AM
🍎 Snack Break
11:00AM – 12:30PM
🎼 Full Orchestra Rehearsal
All students rehearse together in their orchestra.
12:30PM – dismissal and ice cream for younger students.
12:30 – 1:00pm)
Extended Day for Older Students
🎻 Chamber Music Group
Small ensemble experience with coaching from teaching artists.
