Scor! (String Experiences for Adults) will begin in-person events again in July & Aug in Canandaigua, NY (near Rochester).  These camps are a bit pricey—just letting folks know in case anyone in the wide audience of the Forum is interested.  All their information is here:

https://www.scorstrings.com/pa.....son-events

All information is off the above link, but I’m including the following information to give folks an idea of what can be expected at a camp like this.

Their format has changed; a description of the 3 different groups (three different sets of dates) and their expected experience level that they’ll be hosting:

Basic Week: July 11-15, 2023

About 1 - 5 years of playing experience; no ensemble experience required (mid-beginner to early intermediate)

The coordination and basic technique required for string playing are still "in development". You can read music at a basic level, and can identify notes, but you may not yet be comfortable with reading notes and rhythms fluently. You are bowing comfortably, but still working on getting a good tone and staying in certain parts of the bow. You know generally where to put your fingers for easy music, but are still working on intonation. You do not yet shift to various positions and have not started vibrato. Maybe you are getting the hang of playing with a steady pulse and counting, but are still working on applying everything, or possibly you are struggling some with pulse and rhythm. You may have never played in an ensemble before, or have little ensemble experience on this instrument.

General Week: July 18-22, 2023 (application process open now)

Starting at 4-5 years playing experience ranging to 40-50+ years of musical fun; at least 1 year of ensemble experience on your current instrument, possibly many more.

You have reached a level of proficiency where you are comfortable with various bow strokes and articulations (long, short, etc.). You can play in different keys and you have at least begun shifting and vibrato or maybe you feel accomplished and comfortable with them. You can sight-read basic notes and rhythms and have a good sense of pulse. You have had at least 1 year of coached ensemble experience on the instrument you're coming to Scor! with. You may be a strong sight-reader or have a lot of experience in ensemble. 

If so, this level is for you. You'll dig in to lots of great music for a good learning challenge, while still having loads of fun! The entire experience will be catered to your level - the instruction, the music, the group, everything.

If you have not yet had around 1 year of coached ensemble experience on the instrument you're bringing to Scor!, please apply to the Basic Week.

Performance Week: Aug 1-5, 2023

For more experienced & accomplished player with advanced skills. At least 10+ years of training (lessons, etc.), plus years of ensemble experience.

Participants should have at least 10 years of training & instruction (not just playing), plus many years of ensemble experience.

You have played for quite a long time and currently play in an ensemble or have a lot of ensemble experience. You've participated in both orchestra and chamber music, and are comfortable with the idea of 1-on-a-part chamber music. You probably played as a child, but if not, you've been practicing very dedicatedly for quite a while. You are very comfortable sight-reading moderate-level music, and can reliably keep a pulse and hold your own in an ensemble. You are comfortable with 2 or 3 octave scales. You have several bow strokes and a good tone at your command, and you are able to easily execute a variety of positions on your instrument as well as vibrato.