Camellia Juniors & Cadets Orchestras

The Camellia Symphony Orchestra has two student orchestras: Cadets is the beginner/intermediate level orchestra, and the Juniors Orchestra is the intermediate/advanced level. Our goal is to provide the students with an orchestra experience outside of their school that will challenge and advance their music-making skills, while also being fun and rewarding.

General requirements for Cadets and Juniors Strings

Cadets: Students should feel comfortable playing in 1st position and can play a one-octave major scale.
Juniors: Students should be able to play a two-octave major scale, be comfortable in first and third positions, and can play at a Suzuki Book 3 or 4 level.

How to join

Students can join by sending a video of an unaccompanied short solo, in-person audition or teacher recommendation to: Eric Malme, ericmalme@yahoo.com.  You may also contact Eric Malme for more information on joining, rehearsal schedules and performances.

Tuition

Tuition is $250 per student for the year, scholarships are available for those who can demonstrate financial need. Camellia Symphony Orchestra Juniors and Cadets parents receive a nontransferable season pass for Camellia Symphony Orchestra’s Concerts. Juniors and Cadets may attend Camellia Symphony Orchestra concerts for free.

Please note there will also be opportunities for students to obtain community service hours in fulfillment of the requirements some of them may have for school.

Rehearsals