WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA

WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is mainly for high school youth. The orchestra plays symphony orchestra music as well as music meant for wind orchestras and string orchestras respectively. Here, you get to take on a bigger responsibility for your section and for how the sections work together. You play different kinds of repertoires and further your knowledge of orchestra work.
Participants

Age: ca 13–17 years
Instrument experience: 5–7 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
Track Info

The track starts on Saturday June 15 and ends with Wind & String in Concert on Tuesday June 18 in the evening.

Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuesday June 18, Scandinavium
Wind & String in Concert – Tuesday June 18, Concert Hall

Preparations:
Participants should be well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start

Instrument
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, Baritone, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, 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
Choose track according to experience – it's important that all participants have sufficient orchestra/singing experience for the level of the track
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.
The application is personal. You must be at least 16 years old to apply on your own, otherwise an adult must make the application. All questions in the application form apply to you as a playing participant. The email address will be used primarily for contact and acceptance notification. If you are under 18 years of age, you must also enter the email address of a legal guardian. The acceptance notice will be sent to that address as well. The selection is based on the information you have provided about your orchestra experience and age.
Select orchestra track and then instrument
Fill in all fields, the choice of track and instrument affects which fields appear
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
The application is open until January 24
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Repertoire
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA

Strings: 
Tomas Legend of the Dragon Chasers
Grieg Holberg Suite Op 40: 1, Preludium

Wind: 
Vaughan-Williams English Folk Song Suite, sats 3
Stuart A Hymn for Band

Tutti:
Marquez Conga del Fuego
Bach Sheep may safely grace (arr Cailliet)
Toprak Captain Marvel

More pieces will be added

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Conductors
Marjolein Vermeeren
Terje Skomedal
Marjolein has a double degree in flute and wind band conducting. She grew up in the southern Netherlands where there is a big tradition in wind band music, and she has worked a lot with youth orchestras. Marjolein is a flutist in the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and has attended Side by Side for several years as an instructor for the older participants. She has been a Side by Side conductor since 2020.

Terje is a violinist from Norway and since 2009 he is the first chair for Violin 2 in Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He is also the concertmaster in BAGS, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra's ownbaroque ensemble. Terje has led WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA in their string orchestra repertoaire since Side by Side 2022.
Please read our APPLICATION INFO before you apply.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Conductor
Marjolein Vermeeren
Marjolein has a double degree in flute and wind band conducting. She grew up in the southern Netherlands where there is a big tradition in wind band music, and she has worked a lot with youth orchestras. Marjolein is a flutist in the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and has attended Side by Side for several years as an instructor and conductor for the older participants.
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is divided into a string orchestra and a wind orchestra with percussion. Here you get to take on a larger responsibility for your section and get a look into the repertoire of a string and wind orchestra.

For you who have played for 5–7 years and are about 13-17 years old. You have quite a lot of orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Sunday, June 20 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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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN
Gothenburg
Your camp starts Saturday, June 19 and ends Tuesday, June 22.
Some slots available for: Oboe, Clarinet/Bass clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium/Tuba, Viola, Double bass, Percussion
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.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSED
SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is mainly for high school youth. The orchestra plays symphony orchestra music as well as music meant for wind orchestras and string orchestras respectively. Here, you get to take on a bigger responsibility for your section and for how the sections work together. You play different kinds of repertoires and further your knowledge of orchestra work.
PARTICIPANTS
Age: ca 13–17 years
Instrument experience: 5–7 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
TRACK INFO
The track starts on Saturday June 17 and ends with Wind & String in Concert on Tuesday June 20 in the evening.

Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuesday June 20, Scandinavium
Wind & String in Concert – Tuesday June 20, Concert Hall

Preparations:
Participants should be well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
24H CLOCK, CEST

June 17
11:45-13:00 Registration open, Konserthuset
13:30-14:30 Instrument rehearsal, Hvitfeldtska Södra
14:45-16:00 Tutti rehearsal, Elite
16:15-17:15 Sectional rehearsal, Elite
17:30-18:30 Dinner (only for accommodation), Hvitfeldtska matsal

June 18 10:00-17:00
June 19 09:00-17:00
June 20 10:45-20:15 Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30 and Wind & String in Concert 19:30-20:15

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, 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

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.
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is divided into a string orchestra and a wind orchestra with percussion. Here you get to take on a larger responsibility for your section and get a look into the repertoire of a string and wind orchestra.

For you who have played for 5–7 years and are about 13-17 years old. You have quite a lot of orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music. Your camp starts on Saturday, June 19 and ends with a concert on Tuesday, June 22.
You could submit your Expression of Interest for WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA on December 2–February 7. The admission notice will be sent out during February. The selection will be made based on your experience and your age. 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.
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is divided into a string orchestra and a wind orchestra with percussion. Here you get to take on a larger responsibility for your section and get a look into the repertoire of a string and wind orchestra.

For you who have played for 5–7 years and are about 13-17 years old. You have quite a lot of orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Sunday, June 20 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.
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Conductors
Marjolein Vermeeren
Juan Carlos Maggiorani
Marjolein has a double degree in flute and wind band conducting. She grew up in the southern Netherlands where there is a big tradition in wind band music, and she has worked a lot with youth wind bands. Marjolein is a flutist in the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and has attended Side by Side for several years as an instructor for the oldest participants.

Juan is a violin specialist from Venezuela and Artistic Director at Orquestra Geração, a Sistema programme in Portugal. He was selected as a Rising Star by the European Concert Hall Organization in the 2014/2015 season and has a Master's degree in Performance and Education at the Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa. As a conductor Juan has participated in many international youth projects. He has also been a violin instructor at Side by Side for several years..
WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is divided into a string orchestra and a wind orchestra with percussion. Here you get to take on a larger responsibility for your section and gain a deeper understanding of how that section operates.

For you who have played for 5–7 years and are about 13-17 years old. You have quite a lot of orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music. Your camp starts Saturday June 13 and ends with a concert on Wednesday June 17.
For WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA you must apply for admission. The application is open November 11 – January 10. There are about 70 slots available for strings and 50 slots for woodwind, brass and percussion. Admission is based on your age and experience. Admission notice will be sent out by January 17, at the latest. The participation fee is 450 SEK. Please read through our SIGN-UP INFORMATION and TERMS & CONDITIONS before you apply.
Time Frame
Registration: Saturday 15/6 10.30-13.00
First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 13.30
Ending concert: Tuesday 18/6 EARLY & FOLK in Concert
Preliminary finish time: Tuesday 18/6 20.30
18:30 - 19:30
INVIGNINGSKONSERT/OPENING CONCERT (Concert Hall)
11:00 - 12:30
Registration (Concert Hall)

11:30 - 12:30
Lunch

13:00 - 15:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

15:15 - 17:30
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

17:30 - 18:30
Dinner

18:30 - 20:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

20:00 - 21:45
Movie (Concert Hall)
10:00 - 12:30
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

12:30 - 13:30
Lunch

13:30 - 15:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

15:15 - 17:15
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

17:30 - 18:30
lnspirational concert (concert hall)

18:30 - 19:30
Dinner
09:30 - 10:15
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

10:45 - 12:00
Soundcheck & Rehearsal (Scandinavium)

12:45 - 14:00
Lunch

15:00 - 16:30
FESTIVALKONSERT (Scandinavium)

17:00 - 18:00
Dinner

18:00 - 19:15
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldt norra)

19:30 - 20:15
Concert with Simbi (Concert Hall)
09:15 - 12:00
Rehearsal (HSM)

12:30 - 13:30
AVSLUTNINGSKONSERT I (HSM)
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