Violin Group Camp
June 20, 2023–June 23, 2023 • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CST
Objective
Violin Group Camp is for violinists ages 6-13 who enjoy learning new skills, developing techniques and performing with others. Students will engage in games and activities emphasizing aural skills, note reading, rhythmic dictation, ensemble playing and leadership within a fun, judgment-free learning environment. Group pieces will be learned and rehearsed together during the week in preparation for the final performance on Friday. Violinists are encouraged to bring prepared solo pieces to perform for their peers, though solo performances are not required.
Eligibility
- Ages 6-13
- Enrolled in private lessons either through the Academy or elsewhere
- Suzuki Book 1 - 3 level or equivalent repertoire
Schedule
- June 20 - 23, 2023
- Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Performance: Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Emily Rouse, Instructor
Emily Rouse graduated from University of Northwestern – St. Paul in 2019 with her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Violin Performance. She taught both violin and voice through Northwestern’s Academy of Music from 2016–2022 and served as office coordinator from 2020–2022. Emily currently teaches private voice lessons in Omaha, Nebraska and is a Violin Artist-Faculty member at Omaha Conservatory of Music. Emily is certified in Suzuki Violin Books 1–3 and is an active member of the Suzuki Association and the American String Teachers Association.
Brittany Quinn, Director
Brittany Henry Quinn, an active performer and violin instructor, is currently the Director of the University of Northwestern Academy of Music. Brittany was most recently violin and viola faculty and chamber coordinator at the Northwestern University Music Academy in Evanston, IL. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from Rice University Shepherd School of Music, studying with Kenneth Goldsmith, former concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony and earned a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying with Mark Kaplan and Federico Agostini. While at Indiana University, Quinn studied pedagogy with Mimi Zweig, taught students of the world-renowned Indiana University String Academy, served as assistant conductor and violin sectional coach for the Musical Arts Youth Orchestra and taught private and group lessons to underserved students of the Fairview Elementary School in Bloomington, IN.
Registration
Please complete our registration form or contact the Academy of Music office at 651-631-5108 or academymusic@unwsp.edu.
- Registration opens: March 1, 2022
- Registration deadline: June 13, 2022
- Payment deadline: June 17, 2022
- Late Registration Fee: $20
Refund Policy
- 50% refund if student withdraws after the registration deadline
- Registration Fee is nonrefundable