Summer Strings 2026

 


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.