Rusty Musicians: Summer Camp
Best-Seller Registrations Now Open
For Ages 18+ | July 2-6, 2025

Are you a musician who hasn't picked up their instrument in a while? Or maybe you practice regularly, but you’re looking for an opportunity to play in an ensemble and learn from established players? Maybe it’s just time to take a break from your busy professional life and focus on your love of music!
For five days every summer, adult musicians from Edmonton and surrounding communities come together to play, rehearse, learn and connect in an intensive and fun environment at the Winspear Centre. With expert instruction from members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and other professional musicians, this camp provides a unique opportunity for classes, rehearsals, and sectional instruction – all leading up to a performance on the stage of our exceptional concert hall!
Join us and fall in love with music-making all over again.
Registration Update
Now open: Register as a conductor!
We are pleased to welcome Petar Dundjerski as our conductor for Rusty Musicians Summer Camp this year!
Back by popular demand! Are you a CONDUCTOR? Join us this summer to practice your conducting skills through mentorship with our Camp Conductor, Petar Dundjerski, in rehearsal with the Rusty Musicians Summer Camp Orchestra. This will be an indispensable source of new rehearsal techniques, repertoire, and teaching ideas. Participants will receive group lessons with Petar and observe him leading the orchestra while studying the repertoire being performed. This is a wonderful way to gain practical conducting experience and confidence in leading an ensemble at any skill level.
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Camp hours will be within the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Repertoire
- Alexander Borodin Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances, Act II, No 17
- John Williams Theme from Jurassic Park
- John Williams Raiders March
- Georges Bizet L'Arlésienne: Suite No.2 IV Farandole
- Edward Elgar Nimrod from Enigma Variations
- Antonin Dvorak Symphony No. 8, op. 88, G major: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
*Subject to change.
Summer 2025 Registrations
Musician Participant Fee: $699/person
Conductor Instructed by Petar Dundjerski |
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Violin Instructed by Aiyana Anderson and Anita Walsh |
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Viola Instructed by Aaron Au |
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Cello SOLD OUT Instructed by Meran Currie-Roberts |
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Bass Instructed by Chris Jones |
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Oboe Instructed by Aidan Dugan |
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Flute SOLD OUT Instructed by Liz Faulkner |
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Clarinet Instructed by Echo Mazur |
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Bassoon Instructed by Bianca Chambul |
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Trumpet SOLD OUT Instructed by Robin Doyon |
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Trombone Instructed by Kathryn Macintosh |
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Bass Trombone Instructed by Kathryn Macintosh |
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French Horn Instructed by Ryan Garbett |
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Tuba Instructed by Michael Eastep |
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Percussion Instructed by Malcolm Lim |
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Harp SOLD OUT Instructed by Nora Bumanis |
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We welcome all levels of musicianship at camp and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for orchestral music making. In order to fully participate in all aspects of the program, we recommend that participants be able to fluently read music and have a grasp of fundamentals on their instrument.

Photo by D.T. Baker.

Photo by Levi Manchak.
Cancellation/Alteration Policy
Cancellations made one month prior to the beginning of camp will receive a full refund.