Butler Community Arts School - Strings Camp
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Lilly Hall at Butler University
Registration deadline: May 31
Need-based tuition assistance available.
Butler Strings Camp is designed for students with at least one year of prior strings study (violin, viola, cello, upright bass). Students must be able to proficiently read notes on all four strings in the first position. Our intent is to maintain interest, stimulate imagination, and provide attainable challenges. Classes include orchestra and sectionals, along with music theory and games.
If your student is not yet proficient in note reading in the first position, but has had an introduction, and is still learning basic rhythms/counting, we recommend Strings Bootcamp! Join us for Strings Bootcamp in June (see section above) and then join us for Strings Camp in July.
Students should bring a favorite solo piece to share (memory optional). Ensemble pieces will be provided the first day of camp. Tuition includes a T-shirt and all materials. Campers should provide their own instrument.
*Provisions for after-camp care are not available; all campers should be picked up at 12:30 PM daily (unless camper is enrolled in afternoon Arts Camp)
Meet the Artistic Director!
Shannon M. Crow is a graduate of Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Ms. Crow has been teaching private violin and viola lessons for over 20 years, and has extensive experience teaching students from 4 years to 80 years of age. Currently she conducts Orchestra B and the Parent Orchestra of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, as well as teaches private lessons. At the Butler Community Arts School, Shannon founded and directs the Adult Strings Ensembles, the Butler Children’s Orchestra, Butler Youth Orchestra and Butler Strings Camp, as well as teaches private violin and viola lessons. When not teaching private lessons, Ms. Crow has partnered with the VA in research and in supporting our veterans through music; and is an avid performer in local orchestras and for private events.
Afternoon option: Arts Camp
Arts Camp from 1:30–5:00 PM during the week of Strings Camp. Students can take an adventure through all of the arts, including visual art, dance, music, and theatre. No prior experience within these art forms is necessary. Please see Arts Camp description for tuition. Students will be supervised by designated camp staff from 12:30–1:30 PM. Lunch provided.
Registration form, $50 non-refundable deposit, and remaining tuition are due in full by May 1. No refunds will be issued after May 1. Payment can be made online by selecting “Make a Payment” on the BCAS homepage. 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.