CAMP DETAILS

Participants will receive:

• tailored chamber music coachings
• chamber music performance opportunities with peers and with professional musicians
• studio classes with the faculty that focus on technique and performance
• student-run rehearsals with friends
• special workshops with the festival guests (Ivalas Quartet and Interwoven)
  
  

Because these students work in smaller ensembles, they receive more focused attention and have the room to develop their musical and personal independence!

June 2 - June 7 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (Camp) Concerts: 6:00 pm
Campers are mandatory to attend evening faculty performances on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning at 5:30pm. Dinner will be provided on Tuesday and Friday.
First Saturday, campers will perform their concert beginning at 11:00 am.

Sample Schedule

• 9:00: Student Check-in
• 9:30-10:30: Chamber Group Rehearsals and Coaching
• 10:35-11:05: Sectional/Studio Class
• 11:05-11:20: Break
• 11:30-12:30: Large Ensemble
• 12:30-1:30: Lunch
• 1:30-2:30: Chamber Group Rehearsals and Coaching
• 2:35-3:35: Workshop or Large Ensemble Sectional
• 4:00: Dinner
• 6:00: Guest Artist Concert

Camp & All the Concerts Location
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church
5530 Shady Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120-2498

Instruments include:

Strings — violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar
Woodwinds — flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone
Brass — trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba

Ages: 12 and up
Have at least half a year of music studies (must be able to read music)

Total tuition is $375. Payment in installments can be made if needed; please contact us for further details.

Click here for Application
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

For chamber group placement, please be ready to upload a performance recording of playing two major scales of your choice, in addition to a chromatic scale..

• You can use any type of equipment, including phones.
• Make sure it's a video in a horizontal position if possible.
• Example of Audition Tape

Each camp participant will be placed in two chamber groups based on their placement performance. Parents will be notified about repertoire before the camp.

If camp participants would like the opportunity to perform with the faculty, please prepare 2 contrasting movements from a solo piece (sonata, concerto, suite, etc.) or 2 etudes of contrasting styles (one technical, one lyrical).

If you want to play with a friend, please include their name in your application.

If you have a pre-formed group and all members are attending the festival, you may perform together as a group. We will make sure that those who have requested to be in a pre-formed group are placed accordingly.

PRIZM Ensemble offers scholarships for students to attend Camp; funds are provided to assist families who demonstrate a financial need. Decisions will be based primarily upon financial need, with consideration also given to past and current participation in the community, and future leadership potential.

Information provided will remain confidential; decisions will be made by the PRIZM Ensemble Board of Directors.

Scholarship Application

Scholarship spots are limited and filling up quickly. Be sure to submit your form before they're gone.

If you have any questions, contact:
Mari Kamikura, Operation Manager
[email protected]