Vivace String Camp is an eight-day camp experience rich in the art and joy of learning. VSC takes place on the beautiful campus of Houghton College, one hour from Buffalo and Rochester. The goals at VSC are to provide an inspiring musical environment, to foster the love of learning, and to stimulate creative and analytical thinking. Multiple divisions of string orchestra, piano ensemble and guitar ensemble provide an opportunity for musical and technical advancement at every level of proficiency. Chamber music, which uses just one person to a part, enriches the individual development of confidence and sound. Spending eight days immersed in this kind of extensive training is an opportunity for learning that is both empowering, enlightening and fun, an experience to be treasured for a lifetime.

The camp ends with chamber music recitals on Friday afternoon and evening, and a full “Command Performance” of all student large ensembles, performing for parents and friends.



Vivace STRING CAMP offers string, piano, and guitar students, ages 10–18 the opportunity to:



    * play in large and small ensembles

    * participate in technique and master classes

    * learn about alternative playing styles

    * learn how to practice better at home

    * perform for friends and family

    * attend concerts and workshops

    * show the other sides of you in the camp talent show

    * laugh, play sports, meet new people who share your interests and be with other musicians like you in a nurturing environment