String Crossings

June 16-21, 2024

String Crossings is Belmont University’s annual week-long summer camp where current high school string students learn and perform music from a diverse set of genres including classical, jazz, rock, celtic, swing, and bluegrass. Students have the opportunity to study with Belmont's world-renowned faculty, explore creative musicianship and technique in all styles, participate in interactive performances, and immerse themselves in an exciting week of making music with new friends!

Daily Schedule:

During camp week, students will participate in string orchestra rehearsals, electives, master classes, small groups and social experiences. The string orchestra will rehearse daily and perform at the final camp concert. Small group opportunities include daily coaching with Belmont string faculty, recording in one of Belmont’s studios and performing at the final camp concert. Master classes will provide solo lessons in a group setting and elective classes cover a wide range of techniques in various genres and styles of string playing. Evening activities include a mix of social activities and recitals (faculty and campers).

A note about Small Groups:

All students are placed into one small group. These small groups expand on techniques in a certain genre such as Classical, Jazz, Fiddle/Bluegrass, or Rock/Pop. They rehearse every day and prepare a piece to record and perform. Think of this as a focus for the week. Feel free to try something new! The next question refers to which genre of small group you would like to be in for the week of camp. We try to honor as many first choices as possible, however due to instrumentation we sometimes have to use a student's second choice.

2024 Costs:

Resident Camper: $875 (Dorm Accommodations)

Includes dorm accommodations, all meals (in the Johnson Center Dining Hall), classes, master classes, recording session, rehearsals, faculty concerts, evening recreational activities, final Friday concert, and a String Crossings T-shirt.

Commuter Camper: $575 (No Dorm Accommodations)

Includes lunch/dinner (in the Johnson Center Dining Hall), classes, master classes, recording session, rehearsals, faculty concerts, evening recreational activities, final Friday concert, and a String Crossings T-shirt.

Application Fee: $100

Required Materials for Application:

General Application Information (name, address, contact info, etc.)
Small Group Preferences
General Music Info (your background, repertoire list, previous experience)
Application Fee of $100 (major credit and debit cards accepted)

Once all the elements of a student’s application have been received, camp staff will review the application and notify the student of acceptance within three weeks by email. This email will contain further instructions to complete registration and payment details.