Rusty Musicians: Summer Camp
Ages 18 + | July 5 – July 9, 2023
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Are you a musician who hasn't picked up their instrument in a while? Or maybe you play with a community group, but you'd like a chance to play with the pros? The Rusty Musicians programs are your chance to hone your skills and play alongside a professional orchestra.

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Photo by Levi Manchak.

Rusty Musicians: Summer Camp
Spend five days with us this summer and immerse yourself in music and performance! Join us at the Winspear Centre for this year’s camp under the baton of ESO Resident Conductor, Cosette Justo Valdés. Summer Camp is designed for adult non-professional musicians. 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 the Winspear Centre! Join your fellow non-pros for five days of intense and fun orchestral study – and fall in love with making music all over again.
Conducting
Back by popular demand! Are you a CONDUCTOR? Join us this summer to observe and practice your conducting skills alongside our ESO Resident Conductor, Cosette Justo Valdés, in rehearsal with the Rusty Musicians Summer Camp Orchestra. This will be an indispensable source of new rehearsal techniques, repertoire, and teaching ideas. Watch Cosette throughout the week as she teaches new concepts, creates a positive experience for amateur musicians, and prepares them for the final performance in only 5 days. Receive masterclasses and practical conducting experience to gain confidence in leading an ensemble at any skill level.
Summer Camp 2023 registrations now closed
Time | Activity | Location |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Body Warm-up | Main Lobby |
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Instrument Small Group Rehearsal | Various |
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Break | Main Lobby / Outside |
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Orchestra Rehearsal | Studio |
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
Lunch & Learn / Faculty Performance Lunch Performance |
Lobby |
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Large Group Sectional Rehearsal | Various |
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Break | Main Lobby / Outside |
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Orchestra Rehearsal | Studio |
2023 Rusty Musicians Summer Camp Repertoire:
- Lili Boulanger D’un Matin De Printemps
- Ernesto Lecuona Andalucía (arr. Morton Gould)
- Camille Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre, Op. 40
- Richard Wagner Overture to the Meistersinger
- Aaron Copland Hoedown
- Antonin Dvorak Danses slaves, Op. 46 No. 8
- John Williams Star Wars “The Imperial March”
*Subject to change.
Covid Safety Policy
Our Covid protocols will be responsive to health and safety conditions at the time of your visit. Masking may be required. Prior to your program, we will be in contact with any protocols that are in place.
Cancellation/Alteration Policy
Cancellations made one month prior to the beginning of camp will receive a full refund.