Butler Community Arts School - String Scholar Camp
Monday–Friday, 9:00-5:00
Lilly Hall at Butler University
Tuition: $400 commuter (includes lunch daily); $750 residential (includes dorm stay and 3 meals per day)
Registration deadline: May 31
Need-based tuition assistance available.
No audition is required for admittance; all levels are welcome, although it is required that participants have at least one year of prior study on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, upright bass). Campers must provide their own instrument. 12 and 13 year old students should consider if they are ready for an immersive camp experience.
The String Scholars camp features: daily orchestra rehearsals, finale concert, daily sectionals and technique class with Butler faculty and music majors; other typical college music classes such as music theory and electives. Additional classes may include drumming, dance, keyboard, etc.
Placement Audition | Due by June 1
Students must submit a 1-2 minute video or audio recording of themselves playing a favorite song and/or scales. Send to BCAS@butler.edu.
Housing is provided in Butler University’s Irvington House, which is air-conditioned. Dorm check-in is Sunday evening; check-out is after the performance on Friday. Commuter campers check into camp on Monday and attend camp from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day. Camper information packets containing additional scheduling information, what to bring, and where to report will be emailed to all participants approximately one to two weeks prior to camp.
Registration form, $50 non-refundable deposit, and remaining tuition are due in full by May 1. No refunds will be issued after May 1. Late applications may be accepted on the basis of available space.
Contact BCAS@butler.edu or 317-940-5500 with any questions.
Visit the BCAS website for all class and registration information!
Butler Community Arts School
The Butler Community Arts School offers performing arts instruction to anyone ages 5 and up, including adults. We’re located on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, and our instructors are trained Butler students known as “Teaching Fellows.” The mission of Butler Community Arts School at Butler University is to foster and promote broad access to high-quality arts instruction designed to meet community needs while developing civic-mindedness in University students.