2008 Allegro Orchestra Camp
First-rate, professional orchestra training for all levels of students from throughout the Twin Cities metro and beyond. Enjoy learning in a positive, fun and exciting environment through exposure to all elements of orchestra playing.

About The Camp

• Open to students completing grades 3-12 (6-12 for winds & percussion) with a minimum of two years of experience through advanced players. (Age exceptions can be made for younger students who meet certain criteria.)

• Four levels of orchestras:

Philharmonic - Advanced orchestra works on professional orchestra repertoire. Students will also rehearse and perform side-by-side with the professional orchestra-in-residence, Allegro Con Brio.

Orchestra - Intermediate to advanced orchestra for students with several years of playing experience. Learn challenging music from all periods and styles.

Symphony - Intermediate level ensemble gives students the opportunity to play fun music in a full symphony orchestra.

String Symphony - String orchestra for students with 2-4 years of playing experience.

• Instruments accepted: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, timpani and percussion.

• Camp runs Mondays through Thursdays for two weeks (June 16-20, 23-26) from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily.

• Final camp concert on June 26 at 7:00 pm.

• A concerto competition will be held during the camp. The winner will receive a $300 award and a solo performance opportunity with Allegro Sinfonia in October.

• Each day's schedule includes small group sectionals and full orchestra rehearsals in addition to master classes and performances by guest artists.

• As professional orchestra-in-residence of the camp, Allegro Con Brio will offer a special performance/demonstration for the students. In addition, the Philharmonic from the camp will perform a side-by-side concert with the orchestra on Friday, June 20 at 8:00 pm.

• Placement auditions will be held after May 15 in order to place students into one of the four orchestras. Students should prepare a solo piece of their choice that best demonstrates their proficiency, as well as three scales. Auditions will be scheduled by phone in May.

• Late pick-up: after-camp activities available from 2:00 - 5:00 for students who cannot get picked up at 2:00. See registration form for more details.

• Carpools available for all areas - sign up on registration form.

• Early registration discounts - please see registration panel; final deadline May 15.

The following discount deadlines (postmark) are in effect:

• Limited financial assistance is available based on need. Please call to request an application for the Lucker scholarship program.

• The camp is located at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Boulevard in Wayzata.

• For more information, please call 952-258-0394

By Mail: Print and complete the Registration form and send your form along with payment to:
ALLEGRO, P.O. Box 189, Wayzata, MN 55391.

To register with credit card online: Click here

Requests for information may be emailed to: info@allegronotes.org