SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Do you know an orchestra student enthusiast? The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) has the perfect opportunity for orchestra students this summer! The S.O. will host a “Summer-ville Strings Spectacular,” its first youth summer day camp and continuation of its youth orchestra, which will be an unforgettable musical adventure set to take place from July 10th to July 15.

Through a generous two-year $50,000 grant from the S.C. Arts Commission (SCAC), the summer camp is open to students from the tricounty, ideally with previous strings experience.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for string students to explore their passion for orchestral music," said DeAnndra Glenn, Junior and Youth Philharmonic director, and education coordinator of the S.O. "Thanks to the funding from the SCAC, we can extend this opportunity not only to our own Youth and Junior Philharmonic students but also to students from orchestras throughout the region. It is our hope that this camp will inspire and empower the next generation of musicians, fostering their growth and love for the art form."

Participants will have the opportunity to hone their musical skills by working with experienced musicians and participating in orchestra rehearsals and sectionals. The program includes a clinic on fiddle and bluegrass performance, team-building activities, games, and an opportunity to observe a live chamber music performance. The “Summer-ville Strings Spectacular” will conclude on July 15^th with a youth orchestra concert performed by the participants themselves!

“Unleash your talent, make new friends, and create memories that will resonate with you for years to come,” Glenn said. “We can’t wait to see you there!”

For more information and to register, please visit www.SummervilleOrchestra.org/summercamp  or call (843) 873-5339

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The Summerville Orchestra seeks to share its love of music by engaging and enriching the community through the orchestral art form. The 75-member orchestra performs an annual subscription series of five concerts at the Summers Corner Performing Arts Center, along with many free concerts and events throughout the greater Summerville area including an Encore Series of four concerts, held at Coastal Coffee Roasters, and Music Chats with Wojciech, held at the Summerville Branch of the Dorchester County Library. 

For more information about the S.O. contact [email protected] or call (843) 873-5339.