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Tips for Choosing the Right Orchestra
Use these tips to navigate our comprehensive list and find the perfect ensemble based on your goals and experience level: For the Aspiring Professional: If your student is aiming for a professional music career or is already in college/graduate school, look at the Pre-Professional category. These elite, tuition-free programs are designed for focused career training. For Developing Skills: Most students will fit into the Tiered Youth Orchestras. Look for ensembles with multiple levels (e.g., Concert, Symphony, Philharmonic) to ensure your player can join an appropriate group and grow into more advanced programs over time. For Beginners or Community Focus: If your priority is accessibility, community, or a low-pressure environment, focus on the Community & Open-Access Youth Programs. Programs often based on the El Sistema model (like YOLA or Boyle Heights Youth Orchestra) are excellent for beginners, are often free, and emphasize social development. For Adult or Volunteer Players: If you are an adult seeking a performance outlet without a career focus, the Community Symphonies (often all-volunteer) are ideal for continuing to play challenging repertoire. For Specialized Repertoire: The Chamber & Specialty Focus Orchestras are perfect for players interested in a specific instrument type (like Prelude String Orchestras) or a unique cultural mission (like Filipino American Symphony Orchestra). Orchestra Name Primary Contact/Affiliation City/Area Primary Category Programs/Key Focus Olympia Philharmonic Society admin@olympiaphil.org Arcadia Philharmonic Society Focuses on classical music performance and cultural exchange. Boyle Heights Youth Orchestra Joanna Friedman, Exec Director Boyle Heights Community Youth (El Sistema) Free, accessible, after-school program based on El Sistema; focuses on social change. South Coast Youth Symphony Sarah Garbett-Lee, Manager Cerritos/Mission Viejo/Ontario Tiered Youth Tiered ensembles for young musicians. Claremont Young Musicians Orch Janet Samuel Claremont Tiered Youth 3 Tiers: Overture Strings, Intermezzo Orchestra, and CYMO (Advanced). Claremont Youth Symphony Orch Tom Edwards, Manager Claremont Tiered Youth Advanced Full Orchestra requiring strong ensemble and sight-reading skills. Claremont Symphony Orchestra Gloria Cangahuala, Concertmaster Claremont Community Symphony (Volunteer) All-volunteer orchestra providing free classical music concerts. Claremont Concert Orchestra Rebecca Ackley, Program Coordinator Claremont College/Community A college/community ensemble at Scripps College. Giocoso Youth Orchestra giocosoyouth@gmail.com Diamond Bar/Chino Hills Tiered Youth Local youth orchestra serving the East San Gabriel Valley. Downey Symphony Mark Artusio, Manager Downey Community Symphony Presents live symphonic music and educational programs to the community. Glendale Youth Orchestra (818) 321-3083 Glendale Tiered Youth Audition-required symphony with Chamber Groups and performance opportunities. Filipino American Symphony Orch pr@fasofoundation.org Glendale Specialty Cultural Symphony Cultural/Community Symphony with a mission to preserve and promote Filipino music; offers string classes. Christian Youth Symphony of Irvine Elliot Bark, Artistic Director Irvine Youth Symphony Middle and High School Symphony with a focus on community outreach and service. Irvine Classical Players/ Seraphim Symphony Professor Georgette Popa, Founder Irvine Specialty: Training Focuses on classical repertoire and high-level training. Community Youth Orchestra of So. Cal. Emily McKernan, Manager Irvine Community Youth (Open Access) Programs for students of all ages and ability levels (includes Sinfonietta & Symphony). La Mirada Symphony lamiradasymphony@aol.com La Mirada Community Symphony Focuses on high-quality symphonic performances for the local community. Long Beach Youth Phil (818) 212-4654 Long Beach Tiered Youth Focuses on advanced orchestral training for young musicians. Long Beach Symphony Lindsay Pearson, Manager Long Beach Professional/Major Major professional symphony with concerts and education programs. Junior Philharmonic Debra Marisa Greene, Media Contact Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Classical performance program (rehearses Wed evenings). Los Angeles Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Dr. Feng Lee Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Orchestral programs for young musicians. Open Academy Orchestra Jiah Chung Los Angeles Training Orchestra Focuses on orchestral training. Santa Cecilia Orchestra info@scorchestra.org Los Angeles Specialty Community Dedicated to promoting Hispanic and Latin American composers and community concerts. American Youth Symphony (AYS) Isabel Thiroux, Orchestra Manager Los Angeles Pre-Professional Elite, tuition-free fellowship for virtuosic young adults. Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) (213) 617-7707 Los Angeles Pre-Professional Hosts the Debut Orchestra (ages 15-25), a pre-professional training ensemble. Inner City Youth Orchestra of LA (ICYOLA) Charles Dickerson, Founder Los Angeles Community Youth (Open Access) Open-access Community Youth Orchestra; no auditions required. Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) Amy McCullaugh Los Angeles Community Youth (El Sistema) Free music program for children 5–18, founded by the LA Phil (El Sistema model). Four Seasons Youth Orchestra Melisandra, Admin Mission Viejo Specialty: Youth/Pro Offers a Youth Symphony and the Four Seasons Camerata (a professional Chamber Orchestra). Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra contact@cvyo.org Moorpark Tiered Youth Ensembles for students from beginner to advanced levels. CSUN Youth Orchestra Cari Craig, Manager Northridge Tiered Youth 3 Tiers: Camerata, Youth Symphony, Youth Philharmonic (Highly Advanced). Southland Symphony Orchestra info@southlandsymphony.com Ontario Community Symphony Professional-level orchestra dedicated to community performance and music education. Philharmonic Society's OC Youth Symphony Alex Nelson, General Manager Orange County Tiered Youth Tiered programs for young musicians (affiliated with Philharmonic Society of OC). Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra psye@pacificsymphony.org Orange County Tiered Youth Multiple tiered ensembles (affiliated with Pacific Symphony). Chamber Orchestra of The South Bay Robert Miller, Exec Director Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber Orchestra Focuses on classical repertoire for a smaller, professional-level ensemble. Pasadena Youth Symphony Orch (PYSO) Alex Chu, Manager Pasadena Tiered Youth Multiple ensembles for progressing musicians (affiliated with Pasadena Symphony-Pops). Pasadena Symphony-Pops (626) 793-7172 Pasadena Professional/Major Major professional orchestra with Pops and classical concerts. Pasadena Community Youth Orch Camille Barnes Pasadena Community Youth Accessible orchestral experience for local young people. Pasadena Community Orchestra (626) 445-6708 Pasadena Community Symphony (Volunteer) A long-standing, volunteer-based organization for community musicians. Crown City Symphony Roberta Wilcox, Manager Pasadena Community Symphony (Volunteer) All-volunteer orchestra presenting fine soloists and classical standards. Southwest Chamber Music mail@swmusic.org Pasadena Chamber Orchestra Professional chamber ensemble known for performing a broad range of music. Beach Cities Symphony Rebecca Rutkowski, Concert Master Redondo Beach Community Symphony All-volunteer orchestra; presents four free concerts annually. Asian American Symphony & Youth Orchestra aasa@aasymphony.org Rolling Hills Estates Specialty Youth/Symphony Promotes Asian American cultural exchange through music. Peninsula Symphony music.pensym@verizon.net Rolling Hills Estates Community Symphony Provides classical music concerts to the Palos Verdes Peninsula area. Prelude String Orchestras Annette Brower, Exec Director Santa Ana Specialty: Training Focuses specifically on string orchestra training for younger musicians. Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orch scvyo.org Santa Clarita Tiered Youth Multiple tiered ensembles for various skill levels. Santa Monica Youth Orchestra Shabnam Fasian Santa Monica Tiered Youth Offers multiple ensembles for various student levels. Santa Monica Symphony office@smsymphony.org Santa Monica Community Symphony A leading professional/community symphony in the Santa Monica area. Los Angeles Youth Orchestra (LAYO) Dr. Russell Steinberg, Artistic Director Sherman Oaks Tiered Youth Intermediate Concert Orchestra and Advanced Symphony Orchestra. Diamond Youth Symphony Kathy Oh / Jennifer Pak Walnut Tiered Youth Full symphonic ensemble for middle school through college freshman. Westside Youth Orchestra Lowell Crystal, Director West Los Angeles Tiered Youth Programs for musically dedicated musicians aged 10-19. Rio Hondo Symphony Lou Anne Barth, Manager Whittier Community Symphony Provides free concerts to the community and supports music education. Southern California Youth Phil Dr. Robert Frelly, Exec Director Yorba Linda Tiered Youth Ensembles for developing youth musicians. Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Dr. Henry Shin, info@valleyphil.org, 213-458-4618 San Fernando Valley (Porter Ranch) Youth Orchestra Full classical symphonic repertoire performance. Provides individual guidance and Community Service Credit for high school students. L.A. Korean Youth Orchestra Dr. Jinshik Gene Chung,lakoreanyo@gmail.com, 323-243-6130 Los Angeles Youth Orchestra To audition for this program, students generally need at least one year of private instruction and to be performing at a Level 3 or higher on a recognized standardized assessment scale (CM, RCM, etc.).
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Should You Rent or Buy a Violin? A Guide for Students and Parents.
When it comes to starting a new hobby, the first step is to get the supplies. In this case, stringed instruments can have almost ludicrously high prices, making it daunting and unapproachable to the beginner. Most often, beginners purchase a cheap instrument from Amazon and lose interest after some time as the low quality woods fail to produce that coveted beautiful sound. Furthermore, when something breaks, most luthiers cannot fix the instrument because they were so poorly put together from the start. When this happens, we suggest patrons to start renting through the LAVS Rental Program. Renting The rental program is an affordable monthly option that brings high quality instruments to beginners. Our instruments are made from genuine European tonewoods, such as maple, spruce, and ebony, and hand-varnished to provide the player with a full and resonant sound. Additionally, our luthiers fit the instruments with a hand-carved bridge for optimal playability. We strongly recommend our rental program for kids; they’re constantly growing, always have shifting interests, and can be a bit clumsy at times. Our rental program accommodates their physical growth by providing free upsizes during the rental contract. If your child loses interest after some time, then you can simply return the instrument to us rather than searching for a buyer for the unwanted instrument. Finally, our renters are provided with a protection plan that covers minor mishaps. However, if the instrument is broken in half or mysteriously disappears from the school lockers, then the renter must pay the damages/loss. The LAVS rental program also provides renters with a credit accrual system. Rather than a rent-to-own program, we save a portion of your monthly rental cost under your name for every month paid - indefinitely. When you decide it’s time to terminate the rental contract and purchase your very own violin, you can apply the credit as a discount to the cost of the instrument. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the rental credit discount can only be applied up to 50% of the instrument’s cost, excluding case and bow. By renting first, players are allowed the time to learn the instrument, improve their skills, and save up money before purchasing an instrument that’s not beginner-friendly, both in price and quality. This is one way we make higher quality instruments more accessible to those who need more support. A higher quality instrument can last decades and grow with the player, making it a worthwhile investment. Buying When it comes to purchasing an instrument, our advice is this: buy the best one you can afford. For beginners, within the $700-$3k range, there is an immense difference in the quality of materials, craftsmanship, and most importantly, the quality of its sound. Rental instruments are an excellent way to begin your musical journey, while purchased instruments offer an even greater depth of sound quality and expressive range. It can be a bit of an upfront investment, but if you find yourself constantly drawn to the instrument, then it would have been well worth the cost. We recommend purchasing an instrument to anyone who has been committed to playing and has some playing experience. It can be tricky to purchase an instrument when you’re a complete beginner because you have no frame of reference, no preferences, and are unable to take it for a test drive. We can help, but it’s better for you to be the final decision maker. When you come into the shop to buy, there will be a wide variety of instruments to choose from and the selection is always changing. If you don’t find one you like, visit again in a few months and your luck might be different. With ownership, a different program becomes available to you: the trade-in program. This program allows you to upgrade your instrument as you advance in skill by trading in your current instrument, applying its value towards your desired instrument, and paying off the difference. To maximize your trade-in credit, it’s important to keep it clean through daily maintenance and be free of any damages. Along with full-sizes, we carry fractional sized instruments for children. These high quality instruments will provide a better tonal color palette and give them a wider range of expression from the start. When your child grows out of their current instrument, then you can upsize and upgrade in one go with the trade-in program. When they reach a full-sized instrument, it's likely that you’ve acquired a high quality instrument through years of steady investment and ownership. Owning an instrument promotes a sense of responsibility and pride in young players, leading to increased practice time and better daily maintenance. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, answer your questions, and help you find the perfect instrument for your needs. Visit our shop today—we’d love to help you choose! LA Violin Shop 3350 W Olympic blvd Los angeles CA 90019 Mon-Fri 10am-6:30pm/Sat 10am-5pm Call:213-471-2124 Text:251-292-1957
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Summer Music Camps and Festivals
Montecito International Music Festival - Ages 11 and below & 12 and up- @ Cal Lutheran 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Our mission is to instruct, mentor and inspire the next generation of great musicians to improve their technical abilities and hone their craft and musicianship skills.https://montecitomusicfestival.com/mariachi-intensive/ AMICI international Music Festival - Ages 7-25- @ Pepperdine University (24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263) The Amici International Summer Music Festival is a two-week summer music festival held from June 29 - July 12, 2025. The festival nurtures young musicians to create music in different settings from solo to chamber performances. Receiving artistic guidance from the festival's world-renowned professional musicians, students will immerse themselves in intensive musical training in a structured setting during the program through daily lessons in both private and group settings. Showcase concerts will take place throughout the festival where the young musicians are given valuable performance opportunities!https://www.amicisummer.org/ amicisummer.org AMICI INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER 2025 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! JUNE 29 - JULY 12, 2025 (31 kB) Music Day Camp @ Santa Monica Conservatory of Music (1501 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404). Weekdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm No previous experience in music is required to join the Beginning Music Camp. When campers arrive, their instructor evaluates them through the daily activities and groups them with students of similar ages and levels. https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/2020-summer-music-camp Coast Music – Chamber Music Camp (2417 N Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266)– (ages 12-14 & 15-adult) Students discover the beauty and depth of classical music in this fun 5-day program! Students will work on improving their overall music skills while sharing the experience off playing with others. This 5-day session packed with tons of playing!An audition or Coast Music faculty recommendation is required in order to participate in this Chamber Music program.https://coastmusicrocks.com/chamber-music-camp/ Los Angeles Suzuki Institute @ Pitzer College (1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711) – 3 programs available for all ages (8 and under/12 years and younger/at least 13 years old) a. Our Twinkler Program is designed for violin students with no experience or those studying Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio.b. Our Foundational Program is meant for students beginning their journey on their instrument. Students will be placed in classes depending on their instrument, repertoire and age.c. The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment.https://lasuzukiinstitute.com/ Violin Academy of Southern California @ Cal State Fullerton (800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831) Designed to service Middle through High School advanced violinists.Throughout the week camp attendees will receive a lesson from each of our prestigious faculty members, participate in supervised practice with current CSUF violin students, and attend daily masterclasses.https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php Bellis Music Camp – @ Angeles Crest Christian Camp 8th Grade Students – (CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) – Middle School Band & Orchestra Musicians 7th -8th grade Its purpose is to serve young musicians by creating an atmosphere where musical and social skills can be combined to bring out the best in each young person. This week-long, sleep-away summer camp is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, serving middle school aged music students throughout Southern California. Campers participate in a variety of ensembles, theory classes, and recreational activities. The week culminates in a concert for our campers’ friends and family.https://www.bellismusiccamp.com/home (edited) Arrowbear Music Camp – ( P.O. Box 180 Running Springs, CA 92382) – 8-18 years oldWe are an intimate summer music camp located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Founded in 1942, we serve families from Southern California and the surrounding areas. Our programs include orchestra, band, choral, jazz and chamber music with campers ranging from ages eight to early college. We blend the camaraderie of a traditional sleep away camp environment with inspiring musical instruction.https://www.arrowbear.com/session-info Wildwood Music Camp – (PO Box 461 Glendora, CA 91740) – Junior High Founded in 1971, Wildwood offers instruction to students in Junior High during a week long sessions that focus on musicianship, musicality, technique and individual development. Sessions are offered based on students grade level for the upcoming school year with skills and improvement monitored throughout the week.http://www.wildwoodmusiccamp.org/about-wildwood-music-associates.html Undergraduate Student Summer Program https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/music/for-current-students/summer-festivals-opportunitie/ And More Camps... Name Organization Type Location Email Phone Number Contact Name Link Join the Band Summer Music Camps School/Summer Camp Sherman Oaks classes@jointheband.com (818) 345-8950 https://www.jointheband.com/contact/ B-Music Camp Summer Camp WeHo/Fairfax Brandon@BMusicLA.com (323) 487-1850 Santa Monica Music Camp Summer Camp Santa Monica jredfield@smcm.org; frontdesk@smcm.org (310) 576-3600 https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/contact-us School of Rock Music Summer Camps Summer Camp Brentwood/Sawtelle westla@schoolofrock.com (310) 442-7625 School of Rock Fairfax District LA School/Summer Camp Fairfax fairfax@schoolofrock.com (323) 999-1919 https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/fairfax/music-camps Summer at Los Angeles College of Music Summer Camp Pasadena admissions@lacm.edu 626-568-8850 https://lacm.edu/summeratlacm/ SOCAMP Teen Music Camps Summer Camp Eagle Rock info@socapa.org (800) 718-2787 Music Rhapsody Kids Music Camp Summer Camp Redondo Beach info@musicrhapsody.com (310) 376-8646 Burbank Music Academy Summer Camp Summer Camp Burbank info@burbankmusicacademy.com (818) 845-7625 Musician's Institute Summer Camp Summer Camp Hollywood admissions@mi.edu (323) 462-1384 Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts Summer Camps Summer Camp Santa Monica info@hollywoodacademyofmusicandarts.com (310) 207-1200 Coast Music Summer Camp Hermosa Beach coastmusicstaff@gmail.com (310) 372-4753 https://coastmusicrocks.com/ Tiffany Music Academy School/Summer Camp Culver City info@tiffanymusicacademy.com 310-425-8322 https://tiffanymusicacademy.com/camps/ Violin Academy of Southern California at California State University Fullerton Summer Camp https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php Bloom School of Music and Dance School/Summer Camp Eagle Rock info@bloomschoolofmusicanddance.com 323-982-1655 https://www.bloomschoolofmusicanddance.com/contact UCLA Pit Orchestra Summer Institute Summer Camp TheaterSummerInstitutes@tft.ucla.edu https://summer.ucla.edu/program/pit-orchestra-summer-institute/ Summer Chamber Music Camp Summer Camp Irvine hyejung.shin@cui.edu (949) 214 - 3419 https://www.cui.edu/arts/music/events/summer-chamber-music-festival Lark Musical Society - Taguhi Summer Day Camp Summer Camp info@larkmusicalsociety.com Camp Galileo - Mar Vista/Venice Summer Camp venice@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - South Pasadena Summer Camp southpasadena@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Pasadena Summer Camp pasadena@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Manhattan Beach Summer Camp manhattanbeach@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Los Feliz Summer Camp losfeliz@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Encino and Sherman Oaks Summer Camp encino@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Culver City Summer Camp culvercity@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Burbank Summer Camp burbank@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Brentwood and Santa Monica Summer Camp brentwood@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Sierra Madre/Arcadia Summer Camp sierramadre@galileo-learning.com Steve & Kate's Camp
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How to Restring your Intrument
You’ve learned how to tune with fine-tuners and maybe you’ve started to tune using the pegs, but have you ever restrung your instrument? If string breaks and a teacher isn’t around to help you, you might miss out on valuable practice time or performance opportunities. Knowing how to change your strings is an important skill and makes you a more capable musician Here’s what you need: New strings (E, A, D, G, or C) Tuning peg winder (if instrument uses gear pegs) Soft cloth + cleaning cloth Pencil Prepare your work space by placing a soft cloth under the body and scroll - this will protect the varnish and soften any bumps that might happen. Use your cleaning cloth to remove any excess rosin from the strings, fingerboard, and body. Now, work on one string at a time. This will help prevent string mixups, the bridge moving out of place, and worst of all, the sound-post falling inside the instrument. If you accidentally put a string on the wrong peg or mess with the bridge placement, this can be easily fixed by yourself. The sound post falling, however, will need the hands of a professional luthier and not even your teacher will be able to help with that. Unwind your first string by turning the peg towards you (counter-clockwise). Pull string out from the small hole in the peg shaft and slide out the ball end from the tailpiece. Wind this string up for further use or throw it away if broken. 2. Use your sharpened pencil to mark the grooves at the nut and at the bridge. This acts as a lubricant for the strings. If your pencil graphite doesn’t fit into the grooves, sharpen it! It may be too blunt to fit. 3. Rotate the peg so that the small hole in the shaft faces outward toward you. Thread the silk end through the hole in the peg. If it hits the back and continues up into the pegbox, then you’ve threaded it too far. 4. Wrap the string once by turning the peg away from you. The first wrap should be on the tapered end of the shaft (opposite of the peg-head) while the rest will fall closer to the peg-head and the pegbox wall. Make sure the winds are neat and even as you progress. By winding, you will bring tension, and eventually pitch, to the string. 5. Fit the ball end into its slot in the tailpiece and pull in the direction of the bridge to seat it. Some tailpieces are tight enough where it will hold the string without tension while others require it to be strung at the peg first. If it keeps slipping out, don’t worry about it 6. Turn the peg away from you (clockwise) while applying inward pressure. Imagine a corkscrew motion. If you’ve applied enough inward pressure, then the peg will remain in place and will not slip. If the pegs continue to slip or change pitch, try it again with more force. This method will not be applicable to gear-peg owners as the pegs have been installed by a luthier. 6. As the string comes under tension, guide the string into the pencil-mark grooves at the nut and the bridge. 7. Bring the string to an approximate pitch, it will change pitch while you work on the other strings so there’s no need to get it perfect. 8. Repeat with the remaining strings. Once you have changed all the strings, use your fine tuners to bring to a more precise pitch. New strings will continue to stretch for about a week and will require tuning every time you play until they've settled. If you notice that your bridge is no longer standing perpendicular to the instrument but is standing slanted or tilted, you must straighten it. This tilted bridge occurs when you pull the strings under tension all at once. It’s dangerous to leave it be as the weight of the strings can cause it to snap in half, forcing a costly repair. To Fix a Titled Bridge Grip the top of the bridge with your fingertips and incrementally pull it back, away from the scroll. If you’ve marked the bridge with a pencil, this process will be smoother. After you return it to an upright position and its feet are flat on the instrument surface, you must tune the instrument. 2. If you notice that your bridge is now crooked, or has shifted to the side, slowly reduce the string tension (but not so loose that the bridge falls off) and shift the bridge to the proper location. Increase the string tension and take care to correct any titling bridge.
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Violin, Viola & Cello Size Guide
What size string instrument do you require? Refer to our size guides to determine the correct size for you. Instruments & Size Guide Violin Size 1/16 1/10 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 4/4 Viola Size 11" 12" 13" 14" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" Age 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 9-11 11+ and adult 11-13 13+ 14+ Arm Length (Inch) 14" 15"- 16" 17"- 19" 19"- 20" 21"– 23" 22"– 24" 23" + 25"- 26" 25.5"-26.5" 26"- 27" 27" + Cello Size 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 4/4 Age 5-6 6-7 8-10 11-13 14+ and adult Height (Feet) 3' - 3' 6'' 3' 6" - 4' 4' - 4' 6'' 4' 6'' - 5' 5' + Arm Length (Inch) 16" - 18" 18" - 20" 20" - 22" 22" - 24" 24" +
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- Summer Camp
Summer Music Camps and Festivals
Montecito International Music Festival - Ages 11 and below & 12 and up- @ Cal Lutheran 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Our mission is to instruct, mentor and inspire the next generation of great musicians to improve their technical abilities and hone their craft and musicianship skills.https://montecitomusicfestival.com/mariachi-intensive/ AMICI international Music Festival - Ages 7-25- @ Pepperdine University (24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263) The Amici International Summer Music Festival is a two-week summer music festival held from June 29 - July 12, 2025. The festival nurtures young musicians to create music in different settings from solo to chamber performances. Receiving artistic guidance from the festival's world-renowned professional musicians, students will immerse themselves in intensive musical training in a structured setting during the program through daily lessons in both private and group settings. Showcase concerts will take place throughout the festival where the young musicians are given valuable performance opportunities!https://www.amicisummer.org/ amicisummer.org AMICI INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER 2025 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! JUNE 29 - JULY 12, 2025 (31 kB) Music Day Camp @ Santa Monica Conservatory of Music (1501 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404). Weekdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm No previous experience in music is required to join the Beginning Music Camp. When campers arrive, their instructor evaluates them through the daily activities and groups them with students of similar ages and levels. https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/2020-summer-music-camp Coast Music – Chamber Music Camp (2417 N Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266)– (ages 12-14 & 15-adult) Students discover the beauty and depth of classical music in this fun 5-day program! Students will work on improving their overall music skills while sharing the experience off playing with others. This 5-day session packed with tons of playing!An audition or Coast Music faculty recommendation is required in order to participate in this Chamber Music program.https://coastmusicrocks.com/chamber-music-camp/ Los Angeles Suzuki Institute @ Pitzer College (1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711) – 3 programs available for all ages (8 and under/12 years and younger/at least 13 years old) a. Our Twinkler Program is designed for violin students with no experience or those studying Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio.b. Our Foundational Program is meant for students beginning their journey on their instrument. Students will be placed in classes depending on their instrument, repertoire and age.c. The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment.https://lasuzukiinstitute.com/ Violin Academy of Southern California @ Cal State Fullerton (800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831) Designed to service Middle through High School advanced violinists.Throughout the week camp attendees will receive a lesson from each of our prestigious faculty members, participate in supervised practice with current CSUF violin students, and attend daily masterclasses.https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php Bellis Music Camp – @ Angeles Crest Christian Camp 8th Grade Students – (CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) – Middle School Band & Orchestra Musicians 7th -8th grade Its purpose is to serve young musicians by creating an atmosphere where musical and social skills can be combined to bring out the best in each young person. This week-long, sleep-away summer camp is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, serving middle school aged music students throughout Southern California. Campers participate in a variety of ensembles, theory classes, and recreational activities. The week culminates in a concert for our campers’ friends and family.https://www.bellismusiccamp.com/home (edited) Arrowbear Music Camp – ( P.O. Box 180 Running Springs, CA 92382) – 8-18 years oldWe are an intimate summer music camp located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Founded in 1942, we serve families from Southern California and the surrounding areas. Our programs include orchestra, band, choral, jazz and chamber music with campers ranging from ages eight to early college. We blend the camaraderie of a traditional sleep away camp environment with inspiring musical instruction.https://www.arrowbear.com/session-info Wildwood Music Camp – (PO Box 461 Glendora, CA 91740) – Junior High Founded in 1971, Wildwood offers instruction to students in Junior High during a week long sessions that focus on musicianship, musicality, technique and individual development. Sessions are offered based on students grade level for the upcoming school year with skills and improvement monitored throughout the week.http://www.wildwoodmusiccamp.org/about-wildwood-music-associates.html Undergraduate Student Summer Program https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/music/for-current-students/summer-festivals-opportunitie/ And More Camps... 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