UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA
Extra Info for Teachers/Group Leaders
Apply for your participants as a group for a greater chance at getting everyone admitted during the selection process. Also, please help them prepare for camp by practicing the repertoire together.
UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA is mainly for youth in junior high. The track suits those who are starting to become a bit more comfortable with their instrument. You are looking to evolve further and enjoy playing in an orchestra.
Participants
Age: ca 12–16 years
Instrument experience: 4–6 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
Track Info
The track starts on Saturday June 15 and ends with Festival Concert on Tuesday June 18 in the afternoon.
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 18, Scandinavium
Preparations:
Participants should be well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start
Instrument
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto saxophone, Alto horn, French horn, Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, Tuba, Piano, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello, Double bass
Application Period
Regular application period:
28 November 2023 – 24 January 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 16 February 2024
Late application/Remaining slots:
25 January – 12 April 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 19 April 2024
Better Your Chances of Getting a Slot
- Apply on time - the regular application period is 28 November–24 January. "First-come, first-served" does not apply and you have the entire period to apply, but don't wait any longer than that! Late application is only for remaining slots
- Apply in a group - you have a better chance of being accepted if you apply together with others who you play/sing with in, for example, your group at a school of the arts or music program
- Choose tracks by age - we recommend an age range for each track and although there are exceptions, you have the best chance of getting in if you follow the age recommendation
How to Apply
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you will find out more about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
Both group applications and individual applications are welcome, but in the selection we prioritize groups. You can apply for up to 50 people per application. If you are applying for participants for different tracks, you must make one application per track. You must be at least 16 years old to apply on your own, otherwise an adult must make the application.
- Fill in contact information for the person responsible for the application. It is to that person that the acceptance notice is emailed.
- Fill in all information—all questions are at group level
- In the field Organization/Orchestra/Choir/Kulturskola, it is important that you use correct names. Please write the name of both your school of the arts and orchestra/ensemble if applicable.
- Enter the total number of playing participants that the application refers to, accompanying non-playing adults should not be filled in here
- Enter how many (if any) in the group are applying for accommodation, accompanying non-playing adults should be included
- Select orchestra track
- Enter the number of applicant participants per instrument
- Read your details carefully and submit the application
13 years or older without adult
Child under 13 years with adult
13 years or older with adult
Adult non-playing/-singing
Read through our Application Info/FAQ before applying
Late application is possible as long as there are slots left or no later than April 12
If the application is open but you cannot find your instrument or part, that section is full
NB! The application is the same for both remaining slots and the waiting list
Repertoire
UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA
Klaus Badelt Pirates of the Caribbean (arr: Ted Ricketts)
Dmitri Shostakovich Waltz No. 2 from Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra (arr: Michael Brown)
Lin-Manuel Miranda How Far I’ll Go from Moana (arr. Henrik Torolphi)
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Conductor
Ron Davis Alvarez
Ron started as one of El Sistema's violinists in his home country of Venezuela. Today, he is a household name in musical learning and travels around the world as a conductor and ambassador for El Sistema. In 2017 he was nominated for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. Ron is the mastermind behind the Dream Orchestra project and one of Side by Side's artistic advisers. In 2020 he was awarded Göran Lagervalls pedagogstipendium by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
For you who have played your instrument for 4-6 years and are 12-16 years old. You have good orchestra experience and have practiced on your music before coming to the camp.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Monday, June 21 and ends Tuesday, June 22.
Open for all instruments.
No participation fee. To participate, you need access to a computer, mobile or surf pad, with camera, external audio source, microphone or handsfree, internet, and an email address. Expression of Interest closes April 15.
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Gothenburg
Your camp starts Saturday, June 19 and ends Tuesday, June 22.
Some slots available for: Horn
Participation fee 450 SEK per person. Selection is based on your age and experience. If you are offered a slot, you must answer YES and confirm it within the time frame stated in the notice. Late Expression of Interest closes April 15. Slots are filled continuously.
- Please read our APPLICATION INFO before you apply.
For you who have played your instrument for 4-6 years and are 12-16 years old. You have good orchestra experience and have practiced on your music before coming to the camp. Your camp starts on Saturday, June 19 and ends with a concert on Tuesday, June 22.
You could submit your Expression of Interest for UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA on December 2–February 7. The admission notice will be sent out during February. If you are offered a slot, you must reply YES and confirm your participation within the time span given in the notice. The participation fee is 450 SEK per person.
The Expression of Interest submission process for Side by Side: Digital opens again on February 11. At that time you will also be able to express your interest for any slots still remaining for the on-site camp.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA is mainly for youth in junior high. The track suits those who are starting to become a bit more comfortable with their instrument. You are looking to evolve further and enjoy playing in an orchestra.
PARTICIPANTS
Age: ca 12–16 years
Instrument experience: 4–6 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
TRACK INFO
The track starts on Saturday June 17 and ends with Festival Concert on Tuesday June 20 in the afternoon.
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 20, Scandinavium
Preparations:
Participants should be well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
24H CLOCK, CEST
June 17
10:00-11:30 Registration open, Konserthuset
12:00-13:15 Instrument rehearsal, Hvitfeldtska Södra
13:15-14:15 Lunch, Hvitfeldtska matsal
14:30-15:45 Sectional rehearsal, Strings in Vasaparken / Woodwinds and Piano in Studenternas hus / Brass and Percussion in Hvitfeldtska Södra
16:00-17:00 Sectional rehearsal, Strings in Vasaparken / Woodwinds and Piano in Studenternas hus / Brass and Percussion in Hvitfeldtska Södra
17:00-18:00 Dinner (only for accommodation), Hvitfeldtska matsal
June 18 09:30-16:45
June 19 09:00-15:45
June 20 10:00-16:30, Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30
Full schedule (downloadable) will be available closer to camp.
APPLICATION PERIOD
Application period 1
9 November – 13 December 2022
Admission notice will be sent no later than January 24, 2023Application period 2
14 December – 8 February 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than February 28, 2023Late application/Remaining slots
Late application is open 15 February – 13 April 2023Admission notice will be sent no later than April 21, 2023
APPLICATION INFO
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you can read about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
Time Frame
Registration: Saturday 15/6 10.00-12.30
First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 13.00
Ending concert: Tuesday 18/6 Festival Concert
Preliminary finish time: Tuesday 18/6 16.30
For you who have played your instrument for 4-6 years and are 12-16 years old. You have good orchestra experience and have practiced on your music before coming to the camp.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Monday, June 21 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
Open for all instruments.
No participation fee. To participate, you need access to a computer, mobile or surf pad, with camera, external audio source, microphone or handsfree, internet, and an email address. The sign-up period for Side by Side: Digital was open until June 3. You can make a late sign-up until June 18, but some instruments may not be available when camp starts.
- 10:00 - 12:30
Registration (Concert Hall)11:30 - 12:30
Lunch13:00 - 14:15
Workshop (HSM)15:00 - 16:45
Section rehearsal (HSM)16:45 - 18:00
Dinner18:30 - 19:30INVIGNINGSKONSERT/OPENING CONCERT(Concert Hall)09:30 - 11:00
Tutti (Scandinavium)11:15- 12:30
Tutti (Scandinavium)12:30 - 14:00
Lunch14:00 - 15:30
Workshop (HSM)15:45 - 16:45
Workshop (HSM)16:45 - 17:45
Dinner09:30 - 10:45
Section rehearsal (HSM)11:00- 12:30
Section rehearsal (HSM)12:30 - 14:00
Lunch14:45 - 15:45
Tutti (Scandinavium)16:00 - 17:00
Tutti (Scandinavium)17:00 - 18:00
Dinner09:00 - 10:00
Rehearsal
(Scandinavium)10:30 - 11 :00Performance (Concert Hall)11:15 - 12:15
Lunch15:00 - 16:30 FESTIVALKONSERT (Scandinavium) IMPORTANT SPOTS AT THE CAMP
Do you feel unsure how to find?
In every orchestra and track are personal to help you, ask them anyhting!1. KONSERTHUSET Götaplatsen 8
2. HSM Fågelsången 1
3. HVITFELDTSKA GYMNASIET (HV Södra) Rektorsgatan 2
4. HVITFELDTSKA GYMNASIET (HV Norra) Rektorsgatan 2
5. STUDENTERNAS HUS Götabergsgatan 17
6. VÄRLDSKULTURMUSEET Södra Vägen 54
7. TRÄDGÅRDSFÖRENINGEN
8. SCANDINAVIUM Valhallagatan 1
9. VASAAULAN Vasa kyrkogata 10
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