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Workshops & Camps
Camp Cadence - Summer 2026
June 15 - 19, 2026 // 9 am - 4 pm // Orchestra Iowa School, 119 3rd Ave SE, Cedar
Rapids, IA 52401
Description:
Join the area's top string students for a week of chamber music exploration, learning, and performance at Camp Cadence this summer!
This program, a partnership between Orchestra Iowa, Schultz Strings, and Cadence Chamber Music, is designed for middle and high school string students at Suzuki Book 4 or the equivalent and higher. In addition to daily coaching from our world-class faculty, students will participate in master classes and guest presentations on various music industry topics.
Sample Daily Schedule (All events at Orchestra Iowa School):
- 9:00 AM: Arrival and warm-up/overview
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Coaching Session 1
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Guest Performance/Professional Topic Talk
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Masterclass
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Coaching Session 2
Who: Suzuki Book 4+ or equivalent string players
There will be a final celebration concert at the end of the day on Friday, June 19th in the Opus Concert Cafe!
Price: $450/student
Registration closes April 15th
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String-A-Palooza - Summer 2026
July 13 - 17, 2026 // 8:30 am-12pm // Orchestra Iowa School, 119 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Description:
Spend a week improving your skills with professional musicians!
Who: 4th-7th grade players with just one year of experience on their instrument. This is not for students who are advanced.
Final Concert July 18th at 11 am.
Price: $120 EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price Increase May 1st!
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Advanced Violin and Viola Institutes 2026
Violin: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9 - August 13, 2026
Viola: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8 - August 12, 2026
10-11am // Schultz Strings, Marion, IA
Description:
Join advanced violinists and violists from around the corridor this summer in an institute led by some of the regions top instructors. Explore advanced techniques, learn advanced repertoire while exploring ensemble playing and prepare for the Iowa All-State Orchestral Auditions. This class is designed for middle school and high school students who have been playing for at least 3 years, and are performing at or beyond a Suzuki book 4 or equivalent level. Join us for the entire institute for one low price of $300. Registration is due no later than June 1st. Full attendance is encouraged, however we understand that summer travel is possible. We would like to know your attendance plan when you register.
Tentative Schedule:
| VIOLA | VIOLIN | VIOLA | VIOLIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| June 8 | June 9 | June 10 | June 11 |
| June 15 | June 17 | ||
| June 22 | June 23 | June 24 | June 25 |
| June 30 | July 2 | ||
| July 6 | July 7 | July 8 | July 9 |
| July 13 | July 14 | July 15 | July 16 |
| July 20 | July 21 | July 22 | July 23 |
| July 27 | July 28 | July 29 | July 30 |
| August 3 | August 4 | August 5 | August 6 |
| August 10 | August 11 | August 12 | August 13 |
18 sessions - $300
Installment payments are available!
Registration closes June 1st.
Meet Your Instructors:
Rachel Walter
Violin & Viola
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Catherine Moritz
Violin
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Donghee Han
Viola
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