SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Windsor NJ

SUMMER 2025 DATES

STRINGS & SAXOPHONE
July 14-18, 2025, 9am – Noon
Friday July 18th, 11am Recital for family & friends

• REGISTRATION: Click HERE! (See below for video requirements under each Division paragraph)

-YOCJ Students: register and pay immediately.
-Non-YOCJ Students: register and wait for approval BEFORE submitting payment.

• COST: $300

• Camp is open to both YOCJ and Non-YOCJ students.

• Non-YOCJ students who are accepted into the camp, are eligible to bypass New Student Auditions for the following season upon successful completion of the camp, with the approval of the conductors.

• This program was made possible, in part, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP), an international service organization supporting chamber music for pleasure.

Saxophone Division

The saxophone division of the Summer Chamber Music Camp will run for one week only. This is an intensive study into the world of the saxophone quartet and other small combinations for saxophones. Taught by Dr. Jordan Smith, students will be provided opportunities to perform on saxophones they might normally not perform on, learn engaging and historic saxophone quartet music, and also learn advanced solo techniques, historical background of the saxophone, daily masterclasses, and more! Performance groups will be split by age so all repertoire will be at the appropriate level. At the end of the week, a performance will be given showcasing the students.

Saxophone Division Video Requirements for Registration Link above:

Your video should demonstrate that you meet our regular Audition Requirements.

Please upload a video for placement purposes that includes:

* 2 octave D Major scale – see Saxophone Audition Requirements.
* 2 octave F Major scale – see Saxophone Audition Requirements.

*Solo that demonstrates your best ability.

String Division

The string division of the Summer Chamber Music Camp will run for one week. String students must be at least 9 years old at the time of the summer camp. Recently graduated seniors, class of 2025, may also participate. String coaches will include YOCJ’s Artistic Director and violinist Mr. Phillip Pugh, former Symphonic Director and cellist Mr. John Enz, and violist Ms. Beth Meyers from the Princeton Symphony Orchestra! The week will culminate in a performance in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Church, featuring all the chamber ensembles.

String Division Video Requirements for Registration Link above:

Your video should demonstrate that you meet our regular Audition Requirements.

Please upload a video for placement purposes that includes:

*One 3 octave scale of your choice.

*Solo that demonstrates shifting.

*YOCJ excerpt (Click HERE for the PDF.)

Woodwind Division – on hiatus

YOCJ will consider running a Woodwind Division in the future! This will not be available this summer. Thanks for your understanding.

Percussion Division – on hiatus

YOCJ will consider running a Percussion Division in the future! This will not be available this summer. Thanks for your understanding.

Summer Chamber Camp Deadline: June 15, 2025

Full refunds (less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee) are available up until June 9th
June 10-16: 75% refund available (less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee)
June 17-23: 50% refund available (less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee)
June 24-30: 25% refund available (less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee)
July 1st and on: all fees are non-refundable