Ages 22 + | July 3 – 7, 2024

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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.

Rusty Musicians Summer Camp concert, 2019 — Rusty Musicians, Summer Camp concert, July 2019.
Photo by D.T. Baker.

Rusty Musicians, B-Sides concert, March 3, 2020.
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 2024 Registrations

July 3 – 7, 2024
Musician Participant Fee: $699/person
Conductor Participant Fee: $399/person

Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch. Payment plan available!

All components of the Rusty Musicians Program are a wonderful professional development opportunity for music specialists and members of community ensembles.

Limited spots available.

Time	Activity	Location
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

Summer 2024 Registrations

Conductor Instructed by Cosette Justo Valdés	Register
Violin 1 Instructed by Aiyana Anderson	Register
Violin 2 Instructed by Ewald Cheung	Register
Viola Instructed by Clayton Leung	Register
Cello Instructed by Rafael Hoekman	Register
Bass Instructed by Toscha Turner	Register
Oboe Instructed by Dan Waldron	Register
Flute Instructed by Liz Faulkner	Join Waitlist
Clarinet Instructed by Echo Mazur	Join Waitlist
Bassoon Instructed by Matthew Howatt	Register
Trumpet Instructed by Robin Doyon	Register
Trombone Instructed by Kathryn Macintosh	Register
Bass Trombone Instructed by Kathryn Macintosh	Register
French Horn Instructed by Ryan Garbett	Register
Tuba Instructed by Scott Whetham	Register
Percussion Instructed by Martin Bui	Register
Harp Instructed by Nora Bumanis	Join Waitlist

Cancellation/Alteration Policy

Cancellations made one month prior to the beginning of camp will receive a full refund.