About
The Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra Summer Camps are individualized focused day camps that offer small ensemble playing opportunities, daily group and individualized instruction, and masterclasses/lectures for instrumental students ages 13 and up.
This summer we are offering two sessions:
FSYO String Camp will be held June 12-16, 2023 from 9am-2pm. This camp is led by Ms. Kristin Stiteler, Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra Director and FSO violist. Ms. Stiteler will be joined by other professional FSO musicians to provide a unique learning opportunity for students in attendance. The cost to attend is $300 or $350 with lunch included. Some scholarships are available. Registration will open on February 1, 2023.
FSYO Band Camp will be held June 19-23, 2023 from 9am-2pm. This camp is led by Mr. Tim Parsons, Fayetteville Symphony Youth Band Director and percussionist. Mr. Parsons will be joined by other professional FSO musicians to provide a unique learning opportunity for students in attendance. The cost to attend is $300 or $350 with lunch included. Some scholarships are available. Registration will open on February 1, 2023.
Student Reviews:
“The teachers were funny, good, friendly, and amazing people!”
“I improved my sound A LOT!”
“I learned stuff that I wouldn’t learn in band.”
“The camp went into a lot of topics not covered anywhere else, so as a player, I became better. It was also fun working in chamber groups which provided a different experience for me.”
What to Expect
- Instruction and coaching with FSYO directors and professional musicians of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
- Small ensemble playing, to help each individual excel on their instrument, while learning to build musicianship by working in a collaborative setting
- Group discussions on fundamentals, intonation, technique, repertoire, auditions, and much more!
- Culminating concert on the last day of camp
- If there are multiple chamber ensembles for a specific camp, placement auditions may be held the first day to determine ensemble placement
- Music will be distributed the first day of camp