About
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Elementary String Camp is a morning day camp for elementary aged students (ages 5-12) who play violin, viola, cello, or double bass. The camp is intended for those students who have prior experience participating in their school’s strings program, have been taking private lessons, or have been participating in the Fayetteville Symphony String Sinfonietta.
When: June 7-11, 2022 from 9am-12pm
Where: Fayetteville Academy
Who: Students ages 5-12 with some experience playing violin, viola, cello, or double bass
Tuition: $150
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2022
Please note that registration is now closed. For more information or assistance please contact Linda Lane, Education Manager, at operations@fayettevillesymphony.org or call (910) 433-4690.
What to Expect
- Master Classes with professional Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra musicians
- Fiddling
- Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble Classes
- FUN Music History and Music Theory Class
- “Snack Time Concert Series” where the students will have the chance to perform for one another, and be able to hear their teachers perform for them as well!
- Final Concert on the last day of the camp – parents are invited to attend!
Registration
Students must be ages 5-12, play either violin, viola, cello, or double bass, and must have prior experience to participating in at least one of the following to apply:
- School’s strings program
- Private Lessons
- Fayetteville Symphony String Sinfonietta
Tuition is $150. You may apply for a full or partial scholarship (a separate form will be emailed to you) **The deadline to apply for a scholarship is June 1, with decisions announced by June 3. We try our best to offer as much financial aid as possible, but scholarships are not guaranteed.**
For any questions, please contact the symphony office at (910)433-4690 or email info@fayettevillesymphony.org
Instructor
Laurel Wachtler, String Education Coordinator

Laurel Wachtler, violinist, hails from New Mexico, where she graduated with a B.S. degree from New Mexico State University. She has played in numerous orchestras while following her Air Force husband’s career, including Phillips Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland where she was principal second violin. Upon arrival in Fayetteville, Laurel began performing with Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and is in her 24th year. She is a frequent performer with Florence Symphony, Wilmington Symphony, and Carolina Philharmonic. Laurel has been a part of the Snyder Memorial Baptist Church orchestra and The Singing Christmas Tree productions for 12 years. She has maintained an active private studio since 2010 teaching violin and beginning piano.
Laurel was the assistant director for FSYO strings and Sinfonietta for four years and has now become the String Education Coordinator responsible for both string youth groups, including summer camps.
Outside of music, Laurel’s interests include flying airplanes, scuba diving, hiking, gardening, and singing with The Coventry Carolers. She is also a volunteer tax preparer for AARP’s Tax-Aide program.