The OPUS Chamber Music Camp is a summer day camp offered for all intermediate to
advanced students (ages 8 - 18) of: violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, clarinet and flute. Our
campers study and perform chamber music in small ensembles with other young musicians
who share their enthusiasm and skill level.
OPUS Camp offers a rare opportunity for students to experience a high level of instruction
and individualized attention while working in small ensembles. Our ratio of 1 teacher
for every 3-5 students accounts in part for the tremendous growth and development
our campers experience during one week at camp.
The study of chamber music develops teamwork and draws on the individual strengths
of each player. As a result, students are inspired to strive for excellence while
making new friends.
Many of our campers return year after year to continue working with their existing
ensembles. They look forward to renewing past friendships and developing new ones.
"Music camp is a place to be with other students or other young people of their
age who are excited about music… a lot of progress takes place quickly at music
camp because of the energy that’s there. Just the whole environment makes it exciting
and therefore a lot of good things happen."
Dr. Diana Schmück – Pianist and founding member of the Orion Ensemble, Music Director
of the OPUS Chamber Music Camp
“I performed all over the world and throughout all major festivals, chamber music
festivals”. …. “I personally didn’t know what to expect other than a music camp
for children. And I was absolutely shocked to see there was truly a chamber music
camp for children of all ages which is so unique in our city. There is nothing like
it in Chicago”
Florentina Ramniceanu - Concert violinist, member of The Orion Ensemble, Resident
Ensemble and Faculty at the OPUS Camp