Primary Division

Registration Now Open for July 2025

The Primary Division is a half day camp designed for intermediate to advanced elementary students ages 7–10. Students will work in a small and large music ensemble with nurturing faculty who will instill musicianship, internal rhythm, listening skills, leadership and confidence while students have fun and meet new friends! This division is open to violin, viola, cello, and piano players. We ask that students have a minimum of 1 year of private instruction AND be able to read music before enrolling. If you have any questions about this, please contact us at education@austinchambermusic.org, before enrolling.

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Important Dates

Early Bird Registration Deadline	Tuesday, April 1 at 11:59 PM
Official Registration Deadline	Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 PM
Tuition balance due (no tuition refunds will be given after this date)	Monday, June 16
Meet & Greet at UT (optional)	Sunday, July 13 at 12–2 PM
First day of the Primary Division	Monday, July 14
Final performance in Bates Recital Hall – FREE Admission	Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 AM

TO NOTE BEFORE REGISTERING:

Enrollment Capacity: This division will have an enrollment cap of 40 students, with admission granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the enrollment limit is reached, registration will close, and additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Attendance Policy: ALL Primary Division students are REQUIRED to attend ALL days of the workshop, including the final concert on Saturday, July 26. NO EXCEPTIONS.
UT Parking: The Primary Division will take place at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music. Please note that there is NO free parking on campus. Participants will receive drop-off and pick-up instructions prior to the start of the workshop.

Handbook, Daily Schedule, and Activities

Handbook:

Please download and READ CAREFULLY before registering for the Workshop: Workshop Handbook

The Primary Division half day schedule:

Camp runs from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Monday–Friday) with the final concert taking place on Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 AM in Bates Recital Hall. Keep your schedules open from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on July 26. Students will be performing multiple times during this concert. See below for general weekday schedule (subject to change).

8:30 AM: Morning meeting
8:50 AM: Small chamber ensembles & rhythm classes
9:45 AM: Snack break (students must bring their own snacks)
10:10 AM: Small chamber ensembles & rhythm classes
10:55 AM: Presentations, group activities, or private lessons
12:00 PM: End of day/pick-up

Activities Include:

Chamber music coaching: All students will be placed in one (1) chamber ensemble; 2–5 players
Large rhythm ensemble experience
Daily presentations by workshop faculty
Musical and rhythmical games and activities
FREE tickets (preferred seating) to select ACMC Festival Concerts

Tuition, Private Lessons, and Financial Assistance

Early Bird Tuition Rate now through April 1 = $600 (save $50)

Get last year’s tuition rate by April 1 before the tuition goes up. There are 2 payment options:

Option 1: Pay the full $600 early bird tuition upon registering ($300 non-refundable)
Option 2: Pay a $300 non-refundable deposit upon registering and the $300 balance on or by June 16

Families should either pay the deposit OR full tuition, NOT both, when registering! No tuition refunds will be given after June 16, 2025. Deposits (or $300 of full tuition) are non-refundable. Tuition cannot be credited to any other ACMC program. Tuition total includes processing fees.

Tuition Rate after April 1 = $650

There are 2 payment options:

Option 1: Pay the full $650 tuition upon registering ($300 non-refundable)
Option 2: Pay a $300 non-refundable deposit upon registering and the $350 balance on or by June 16

Private Lessons
Students have the option of signing up for 1–2 private lessons (additional cost outside the program tuition) upon registering or later prior to the first day of the workshop. Private lessons outside the workshop are highly encouraged; however, we are offering extra help for those that want it during workshop hours. Lessons are 30 minutes long and will be assigned to a workshop faculty member by Workshop staff.

One private lesson during the workshop = $40
Two private lessons during the workshop = $80

Financial Assistance Deadline = April 22, 2025
Limited financial assistance is available to families in need. Our goal is to offer all students the opportunity to participate in the workshop regardless of financial background. Please us at education@austinchambermusic.org BEFORE April 22, and before registering, to enquire about financial assistance.

Placement Auditions

Placement auditions are for chamber ensemble placement only. Once the online registration and tuition is completed students have secured their place in the Workshop. Any questions regarding whether a student is ready for chamber music should be directed us at education@austinchambermusic.org, BEFORE registering.

All new students AND returning students will be asked to do an audition. Auditions are required to get everyone’s most accurate playing level for ensemble pairing and music selecting!

Pre-Recorded Placement Video Audition Instructions:

Video submission deadline: Monday, May 19
Video audition material: One movement of a solo OR one etude that showcases their current playing level musically and technically
- We recommend consulting private lesson instructors to help with selecting audition material
- When videotaping, be sure students are facing the camera, the background is well lit, and that we can see the student’s full instrument, both hands, and face
  - Pianists: We need to see the student’s hands/keyboard, feet, and face (side profile is fine)
Email your video and below information to education@austinchambermusic.org
- Video delivery formats: Google Drive or Dropbox
- NOT acceptable format: YouTube videos
- Provide the following in your email for each video selection
  - Solo title, movement, and composer OR etude book title and/or number, and composer

An in-person audition option will not be offered this summer; however, if you need assistance please reach out.

Ready to Register?

Please only start the registration process if you’re planning to pay either the deposit or full tuition. Registration deadline for the Early Bird rate is Tuesday, April 1 at 11:59 PM. The last day to register is Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 PM.