- We're so happy you want to join Side by Side!
Here you will find a lot of what you need to know and think about when you submit your application. Please read our PERSONAL DATA POLICY as well before you apply. If you have questions or wish to change or withdraw your application, please email sidebyside@gso.se.
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
WANT TO JOIN US?
All music-interested children and young people aged between 6 and 23 are welcome to apply for the camp. There are, however, a limited number of slots for each track and each instrument.
- You have the best chance of getting a slot if you apply by December 13th.
- For the tracks for younger people, we prioritize group applications before individual applications.
- For our advanced tracks, we prioritize you with the best skill and experience and based on recommendations. We may contact your instrument teacher/choir conductor.
- When you receive your admission notice, you have two weeks to confirm your slot by booking through the link. If you fail to complete your final booking on time, the slot will go to someone else.
- You who are not offered a camp slot will be placed on a waiting list for your chosen track.
The application is open from November 9 to February 8.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1
Fill in the application for the track of your choice. Group applications are possible but must be made on a per-track basis.
Step 2
You will receive an automated email within 24h confirming that we have received your application. Check your spam folder!
Step 3
We review all applications for the application period and try to create a good mix of groups, individuals, instruments, parts, and skill levels.
Step 4
You will receive an admission email after review. Click the link inside and complete your final booking within two weeks.
Step 5
You will receive an automated email within 24h with your booking confirmation. Check your spam folder! Save/print the email.
Step 5
Bring your booking confirmation (print or digital) to Camp Registration on your first day of camp. We will scan the bar code. - THE SIDE BY SIDE TRACK PYRAMIDSide by Side offers something for most people, but it is important that you choose the right track when you apply. Here are tips on how to do it!
The track pyramid illustrates the approximate age group and level for the various tracks. It should be seen as a guide and is not written in stone. If you are not sure which track to choose after you have gone through the repertoire and read the different track pages, contact us at sidebyside@gso.se and we will help you!
WHICH TRACK SHOULD I CHOOSE?
There are five factors that determine which track you should apply for on Side by Side.
- Age
- Experience
- Repertoire
- Interest
- Personal circumstances
Use the track pyramid to get a quick overview of the age and level of the different tracks. It is important that you talk to your instrument teacher/choir conductor about the repertoire to decide which track is right for you. More detailed information and repertoire can be found on the respective track page.
The track guidance icons on the track pages also help identify the right track for you. Read more about those further down this page.
FUNCTION TRACKS
The function tracks are for you who have some type of function variation and need extra support. OPEN ORCHESTRA plays together with BASIC ORCHESTRA.
ORCHESTRA TRACKS
In the orchestral tracks on Side by Side, you play orchestral instruments in an orchestra.
SPECIALTY TRACKS
The specialty tracks are for you who have a special interest in early music or folk music. Here, the choice of instruments is more free and the tracks also include singing.
CHOIR TRACKS
The choral tracks are purely vocal tracks where you sing in a choir and, depending on the level, also in parts.
TRACK GUIDE
In order for you to quickly get an overview of who can apply for the various tracks, we have produced a series of icons that describe who can join.
13 years or older without adult
Child under 13 years with adult
Child under 13 years in camp counselor group
13 years or older with adult
Adult playing/singing
Adult non-playing/-singing
