String Camp 2025

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June 9-13, 2025  

We are excited to announce that our Coastal Bend String Camp is returning and is better than ever this year! We are teaming up with Band Camp to have a great experience. 

The Coastal Bend String Camp provides musical instructions to elementary, middle school, junior high and high school students. Playing a string instrument all day with friends is a lot of fun and a great opportunity to experience island life in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Students must have at least one year of experience on a string instrument such as violin, viola, cello or double bass. Students will experience music-making with TAMUCC faculty and other outstanding music artists and educators. Classes include group lessons, sectionals, full ensemble rehearsals, and a variety of music electives. Students will also enjoy activities each day, including games and recitals.

The camp runs June 9-13, 2025, with classes and activities from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Camp will end following the Camp Concert on Friday, June 13^th. The concerts are free and open to the public. 

Auditions

All camp students will complete a simple and painless audition for placement. This is not an audition to get into the camp – ALL students with at least one year of experience on their instrument will be welcomed at the camp. Auditions will be held on the morning of the first day of camp in the Center for the Arts building. Students should bring their own audition music, something that will best show off their skills and musicianship.

Registration Information 

The fee for the camp is $350 for commuters and $600 for residents.  

Commuter Campers

The commuter fee includes camp tuition, and a camp t-shirt. Students will be provided lunch. 

Commuter camper registrations and full payment must be received by June 2, 2025. Registrations prior to June 2 must be accompanied by a minimum $100 non-refundable deposit. 

Resident Campers

The resident fee includes camp tuition, a t-shirt, room, and all meals. 

Resident camper registrations must be received by May 26, 2025, and must be accompanied by a minimum $100 non-refundable deposit.  

Refunds