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.
Schedules now available for all tracks. Click on the button below to download.
Age: ca 12–16 years
Instrument experience: 4–6 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
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
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 Studenternas Hus / Woodwinds and Piano in Vasaaulan / Brass and Percussion in Hvitfeldtska Södra
16:00-17:00 Sectional rehearsal, Strings in Studenternas Hus / Woodwinds and Piano in Vasaaulan / 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
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.
Age: ca 12–16 years
Instrument experience: 4–6 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
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
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 1
9 November – 13 December 2022
Admission notice will be sent no later than January 24, 2023
Application period 2
14 December – 8 February 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than February 28, 2023
Late application/Remaining slots
Late application is open 15 February – 13 April 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than April 21, 2023
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.
13 years or older without adult
Child under 13 years with adult
13 years or older with adult
Adult non-playing/-singing
The last application period closed on April 13. Applications for the following year's camp normally open in the late fall.
Repertoire
UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA
Isaac: Gipsy Overture
Staern: En strimma hav (world premiere)
Trad: Eastern Suite (arr Tvete Vik)
Mussorgskij: Great Gate of Kiev and Hopak (beginning to bar 44)
Pachelbel mfl: Canon/Memories (arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren)
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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.
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.
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.
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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