What will participants do?
- 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)
Time
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
Location
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church
5530 Shady Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120-2498
Eligibility
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)
Registration
Total tuition is $375. Payment in installments can be made if needed; please contact us for further details.
Click here for ApplicationApplication Deadline: April 15, 2025
Registration Requirements
- 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.
Scholarship Application
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. Scholarship Application
Information provided will remain confidential; decisions will be made by the PRIZM Ensemble
Board of Directors.
Scholarship spots are limited and filling up quickly. Be sure to submit your form before they're gone.
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