Mini Mountains & Strings July 10-13, 2024
Mini Mountains & Strings will be held July 10-13. Check-in will be held in the late afternoon on Wednesday and will conclude after the concert on Saturday.
We invite children up through 13 years of age who play a string instrument and would like to be instructed, inspired, and nurtured towards awesomeness to attend Mini Mountains & Strings. Participants will be accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian and can also bring their siblings to cheer them on and enjoy the park. All those who attend, whether they are participants or family members, will stay three nights in the Harriman State Park Dormitory and enjoy meals in the adjacent dining hall. (Other housing options may be available, and families can choose to stay off-site, but you will need to discuss these options with KaraLyn at: 208-317-7291)
The retreat will start Wednesday, late afternoon, and conclude Saturday after the afternoon performance.
During the retreat, these young students will participate in chamber groups, and a chamber orchestra. They will also attend music classes and be involved in other musical activities. In addition to the classes for these budding virtuosos, the parents will also have the opportunity to attend a workshop on the parental guidance of young musicians. Students and their parents will also be able to observe string teachers and professionals rehearse and perform.
There will also be free time for families to experience the beautiful park together or go on excursions in or around Island Park or Yellowstone. Some family activities may include a hike, a bike ride, a horse ride, fly fishing, or a tour of the Railroad Ranch at Harriman. Individual families will be responsible to plan and execute their own fun during the retreat. Families will receive detailed itineraries of the music related activities so they can easily plan their family activities.
We invite children up through 13 years of age who play a string instrument and would like to be instructed, inspired, and nurtured towards awesomeness to attend Mini Mountains & Strings. Participants will be accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian and can also bring their siblings to cheer them on and enjoy the park. All those who attend, whether they are participants or family members, will stay three nights in the Harriman State Park Dormitory and enjoy meals in the adjacent dining hall. (Other housing options may be available, and families can choose to stay off-site, but you will need to discuss these options with KaraLyn at: 208-317-7291)
The retreat will start Wednesday, late afternoon, and conclude Saturday after the afternoon performance.
During the retreat, these young students will participate in chamber groups, and a chamber orchestra. They will also attend music classes and be involved in other musical activities. In addition to the classes for these budding virtuosos, the parents will also have the opportunity to attend a workshop on the parental guidance of young musicians. Students and their parents will also be able to observe string teachers and professionals rehearse and perform.
There will also be free time for families to experience the beautiful park together or go on excursions in or around Island Park or Yellowstone. Some family activities may include a hike, a bike ride, a horse ride, fly fishing, or a tour of the Railroad Ranch at Harriman. Individual families will be responsible to plan and execute their own fun during the retreat. Families will receive detailed itineraries of the music related activities so they can easily plan their family activities.
Tuition (includes housing & meals):
$108.00 per person/bed -This is the total cost for three nights and nine meals.
Tuition for actual participants: (musicians 13 and under):
$350.00 for 1st participant in given family.
$300.00 for additional participants in the immediate family.
Tuition for actual participants: (musicians 13 and under):
$350.00 for 1st participant in given family.
$300.00 for additional participants in the immediate family.
Admissions:
Applicants should submit an application and a recording of two contrasting excerpts from their solo repertoire. The recording can be a video or an audio-only recording, and should be submitted as a YouTube video. Be sure it is shareable by posting it as "unlisted" and keep it posted and accessible until July 10. Application materials should be submitted by May 15. Because of the nature of the facilities, the very limited enrollment will be based on the ability of the applicants. We hope to have as many dedicated and talented youngsters as we can accommodate, and we may limit the number of accompanying family members to accommodate more actual participants.
*All meals will be provided from Wednesday dinner through Saturday lunch in the Dining Hall located next to the dormitory. Most dormitory rooms include one set of bunk beds with mattresses only. Families with more than two can request multiple rooms adjacent to each other. You will need to bring your own bedding which could include sheets and blankets or a sleeping bag. There are also men's and women's bathrooms with toilets and shower stalls. Towels and toiletries will not be provided. The dorm does have outlets, and WIFI internet is available in the park, but whether it works well or not is unpredictable from year to year.
*All meals will be provided from Wednesday dinner through Saturday lunch in the Dining Hall located next to the dormitory. Most dormitory rooms include one set of bunk beds with mattresses only. Families with more than two can request multiple rooms adjacent to each other. You will need to bring your own bedding which could include sheets and blankets or a sleeping bag. There are also men's and women's bathrooms with toilets and shower stalls. Towels and toiletries will not be provided. The dorm does have outlets, and WIFI internet is available in the park, but whether it works well or not is unpredictable from year to year.
- Tuition is based on the deadlines and qualifications met below. It does not cover optional private lessons with faculty members. Each faculty member charges his or her own fee for private lessons.
- Tuition is non-refundable.
- Tuition must be paid in full before participants will receive their music and information packet.
- There is no registration fee for the Mini camp, but we will not save your spot until we receive payment in full.
- We apologize, but scholarships are not available for the mini camp.
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