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Course Detail: SSDC - SIUE String Development Camp
For string students at a Suzuki book 2 level and up. Students must be able to read music. You don't have to play pieces out of the Suzuki repertoire, just something at a similar level! Questions? Just ask us! Application includes registration form and a video playing sample (submitted via YouTube link), so we can accurately place you in chamber music groups, and plan for performances.
Five full days of instruction, total: $360! A day at camp includes orchestra, chamber music, private lessons for everyone, non-music activities, daily recitals, and Performance Zone.
We'd love to have you at camp this summer!
Further information: Contact: kiasbec@siue.edu, Phone: 618-650-2839, Fax: 618-650-5988, www.siue.edu/suzuki.
- Fees: $360.00 Online payment is available through our website link (see below).
- No refunds given after May 31st, 2026
- Registration closes on May 31st, 2026
- *Please note: According to the selection of camp electives, there may be an additional $10 elective fee, due the first day of camp.
- Required materials for registration:
- Video playing sample: a short video of student playing their current polished piece. Submitted via YouTube link. Send to Kim kiasbec@siue.edu
- Health consent form
- Conduct form
- Liability waiver form (MUST HAVE A WITNESS SIGNATURE)
- Tuition check or online payment through credit card payment link
- Lunch: Bring your own lunch or buy it in the SIUE Morris Center Food Court
- Parking: Camper drop off will be at Dunham Hall by Lot E. If parents would like to park and accompany their child into the building, please park in Lot E and walk your child up to the sidewalk outside of Dunham Hall where staff can check your child in.
- Supplies:
- Lunch, if you aren't buying it in the SIUE Morris Center Food Court
- Instrument, bow, shoulder rest (violin and viola), rosin, and rock stop for cellos
- Music for ensembles (please put all music in a three ring binder with your name on it)
- Solo music for lessons
- Backpack (with your name on it) to hold all belongings in
- Water bottles (with your name on it) to stay hydrated!
- Umbrella for rainy days (walking to electives/the Morris Center for lunch)
- Coat/sweater-just in case the A/C is too cold
- Repertoire: Orchestra and chamber music repertoire assignments will be emailed to all students by June 15th, 2026. Music must be learned in its entirety by the first day of camp.
- Email: Communication will be mainly by email. Make sure you list a valid email address.
- Weather: In case of bad weather: Check www.siue.edu, KMOX Radio, or TV to see if SIUE has classes.
- SIUE maps: www.siue.edu/maps
- Scholarships: There is a small amount of scholarship aid available. Request a scholarship application form.
- Questions? Email Kim: kiasbec@siue.edu