Summer Strings Camp
August 10th-14th
6th – 12th Grade
9am – 4:30pm
Overnight Option in 2026!
Extraordinary Teachers
in a Beautiful Setting
As part of the 2026 ICCA Chamber Music Festival, Session 2 :: Summer Strings invites students grades 6-12 to work with professional musicians and pedagogues from across the country, including members of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, at this week-long camp directed by Hoi Ting Davidson and Jenaesha Browder.
This intensive program offers each student the opportunity to rehearse and perform in chamber groups with a focus on fundamentals, classical reertoire, lesson and masterclasses with faculty, and an orchestral intensive all culminating in a final concert at the end of the week.
All middle and high school strings players with at least two years of playing are welcome (violin, viola, cello, and string bass).
A recording of each camper playing a scale of their choice an excerpt of a solo or piece they have been working on recently. Videos should be no longer than 2 minutes and are due by July 25th. They may be submitted via email to education@icicle.org.
2026 Summer Stings Faculty
Ting Davidson- Violin
Andrew Dunlap- Violin
Viola- TBA
Jenaesha Browder- Cello
String Bass- TBA
We are offering 3 tiered options for Summer Strings in 2026. Each tier includes a full day of camp, classes, private lessons, snacks, and afternoon activities! Many parents have asked for an option to let campers bring their own lunch so we are including that as an option this year.
- $350 Day Camp- Bring Your Own Lunch refrigerator space will be provided for students to keep lunches.
- $450 Day Camp- Lunch Provided and catered by Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort.
- $1,100 Overnight Camp*- All Meals Included and catered by Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort.
*scholarship may be available. Please email rhia@icicle.org for more information.
Campers who opt in to have lunch provided will have snacks and meals by Sleeping Lady’s catering team. Food allergies and restrictions will be collected as part of the intake form and will be accommodated.
For those campers who choose to bring their own lunch, a refrigerated space will be provided to keep their lunch each day. A snack will still be provided and offered to these campers by us since we know how important it is that no one get too hungry between workshops and activities!
Day campers are on campus from 9am-4:30pm.
Drop off is at The Snowy Owl Theater may begin as early as 8:30am.
Pick-up will also be at The Snowy Owl Theater at 4:30pm.
Friday, August 14th there will be a final concert showcasing your camper’s work at 4:30pm. Black or “nicer” clothing (a button up shirt or a simple dress, for example) for campers to perform is requested for this showcase. Campers may leave campus with their parent or guardian after the showcase.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:
- Comfortable clothes for the week
– for playing instruments and outdoor activities! - Swimwear & Towel if desired for one afternoon of water play
-usually we have one afternoon where we host water activities. We will let camper’s know in advance which day that will be. - Concert black clothing for closing week-end concert
-nothing too fancy even black jeans and a black shirt will work just fine! - Bug spray
– We sometimes have mosquitoes but not often. - Sun screen
- Refillable water bottle with camper’s name on it
- Protein Bars or Healthy Snacks
-we will provide one snack but if your camper has a favorite feel free to send a few with them if they need extra - Notebook and Pencil
- Camper’s Instrument and Necessary Items {bows, strings, rosin, etc.}
-we will provide music stands and music
DO NOT BRING:
- Electronic Devices
– this is a screen free camp. Minimal cell phone use is allowed but not in class times or group activity time. No gaming devices or systems. Devices for reading or keeping scores/sheet music on {like an iPad} for class use are OK. - Excessive Candy or Sweets, Sugary Sodas or Drinks
-we will provide snacks and a beverage beside water for lunch
There are 6 total student slots for overnight campers in 2026! They are on a first come first served basis.
Overnight campers will be guests of the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort with whom we share a campus. Students will be grouped in pods of 3 in each cabin. Each cabin will have an assigned camp counselor that will join campers for evening activities and will stay in the cabin with them. You can get a glimpse of the cabins at The Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort at SleepingLady.com.
All overnight campers will have snacks and meals provided by Sleeping Lady’s catering team including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food allergies and restrictions will be collected as part of the intake form and will be accommodated.
Additional activities for overnight campers have been planned and include game nights, movie showings in The Snowy Owl Theater, pool time, arts & crafts, lawn games, campfire activities like storytelling and s’mores, and more! These activities are included in the overnight price of camp.
Drop off is Monday, August 10th at The Snowy Owl Theater may begin as early as 8:30am.
Friday, August 14th there will be a final concert showcasing your camper’s work from the week at 4:30pm. Black or “nicer” clothing (a button up shirt or a simple dress, for example) for campers to perform is requested for this showcase. Campers may leave campus with their parent or guardian after the concert.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:
- Comfortable clothes for the week
– for playing instruments and outdoor activities! There is a coin operated laundry center at The Sleeping Lady if needed. - Swimwear if desired
-there is a pool and hot tub on campus and we will utilize them for evening activities. - Concert black clothing for closing week-end concert
-nothing too fancy even black jeans and a black shirt will work just fine! - Toiletries
-toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, and the usual stuff. - Bug Spray
– We sometimes have mosquitoes but not often. - Sun Screen
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Protein Bars or Healthy Snacks that are Shelf Stable
-we will provide snacks but if your camper has a favorite feel free to send a few with them - Notebook and Pencil
- Camper’s Instrument and Necessary Items {bows, strings, rosin, etc.}
-we will provide music stands and music
DO NOT BRING:
- Electronic Devices
– this is a screen free camp. Minimal cell phone use is allowed but not in class times or group activity time. No gaming devices or systems. Devices for reading or keeping scores/sheet music on {like an iPad} for class use are OK. - Towels or linens
-these items are provided for campers with their cabins. - Excessive Candy or Sweets, Sugary Sodas or Drinks
-we will provide snacks for movie nights and after camp activities
DAY CAMPERS:
8:30 – 9:00am Drop Off/Arrival at Snowy Owl
9:00 – 10:00am Chamber Music Rehearsal
10:00 – 11:00am Chamber Music Coaching
11:00 – 12:00pm Individual Practice
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00pm Lesson, Masterclass, or Technique Class
2:00 – 3:00pm Group Activity
3:00 – 4:30pm Chamber Music Rehearsal
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS:
8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast at Snowy Owl
9:00 – 10:00am Chamber Music Rehearsal
10:00 – 11:00am Chamber Music Coaching
11:00 – 12:00pm Individual Practice
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00pm Lesson, Masterclass, or Technique Class
2:00 – 3:00pm Group Activity
3:00 – 4:30pm Chamber Music Rehearsal
4:30 – 5:15pm Free Time
5:15 – 6:30pm Dinner
6:30 – 7:30 Free Time/Practice Room/Organized Activities
7:30 – 8:30 Evening Group Activity
9:00pm Bedtime
Campers will all submit a video for placement at camp.
Campers will be placed in chamber groups with others who have similar playing abilities. To ensure campers are placed correctly we have everyone submit a video showcasing their ability.
The video should:
- Be no longer than 2 minutes
- Include 1 scale of the player’s choosing
- Include an excerpt of a solo or piece the player has been working on recently
- Be submitted to education@icicle.org no later than July 25th.
- $50 non-refundable deposit. If you cancel more than 30 days before the camp start date, then you will receive all money paid except the $50
- 10 to 30 days before start of session, 50% refund
- 10 days before start of session, no refund
Learn from the Pros
Ting Davidson
CAMP DIRECTOR & VIOLIN FACULTY
Nashville-based violinist Hoi Ting Davidson holds a BM from the Eastman School of Music and a MM from the University of Texas at Austin where she was concertmaster and concertino soloist with the UT Symphony Orchestra.
As an active chamber musician she performs with the conductorless Kinetic Ensemble recently named Best Chamber Orchestra 2023 by the Houston Press. She is also a member of the River Oaks Quartet, known for it’s regular performances as part of the internationally acclaimed Candlelight Concert series; the Dover Quartet’s Artosphere Festival Orchestra and Quartetrachord, which performs their own compositions and arrangements in addition to works of the classical genre.
Her performing career has led her across Europe, China, and throughout the US including concerts as lead violinist for Two Cellos’ tour, the SXSW Amazon Prime promotion of the TV series “Good Omens,” and a recent gala for former Vice President Pence.
In addition to performing, Davidson is a certified Suzuki pedagogue through the Suzuki Association of the Americas and teaches on faculty at the Paganini School of Music. She also composes and arranges music including for her upcoming tour: The Hymn Project.
Andrew Dunlap
VIOLIN FACULTY
Violinist Andrew Dunlap earned his MM in Violin Performance at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, studying with Paul Kantor and his BM in Violin Performance from University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, studying with Renee Jolles and Charles Castleman.
A versatile musician, Andrew performs styles of music within the classical genre and beyond. He has collaborated with popular touring artists such as country singer Clay Walker, singer-songwriter Meredith Andrews and the heavy metal band ‘Disturbed.’ In 2015, Andrew toured with the Andrew Alden Ensemble, a new music group premiering and recording modern soundtracks for classic silent films. Andrew frequently performs classical, pop, and jazz with Divisi Strings as well as other ensembles in the Houston area.
Violinist Andrew Dunlap champions the exploration of all music and sound worlds. He engages with classical music through radio, television and live performances across the world as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician. Andrew also enjoys experimenting with other genres of music and composes his own works in the classical genre and beyond.
Jenaesha Iwaasa Browder
CAMP DIRECTOR & CELLO FACULTY
Jenaesha Iwaasa Browder is an alumni of the Rice University Shepherd School of Music. From Rice she earned both a Master’s degree in cello performance and a Bachelor’s degree double majoring in cello performance and music theory for which she received a Distinction in Undergraduate Research and Creative Work award. She has performed as a chamber musician and soloist in Canada, Italy, and throughout the United States including a guest performance on NPR’s “From the Top.” Jenaesha enjoys performing in a variety of styles and genres. She is a founding member of the string quartet Quartetrachord and performs regularly as a solo artist and with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony.
Her love of performing is matched by a deep passion for education and outreach. Jenaesha conducts her local youth symphony in addition to teaching both privately and collegiately through Wenatchee Valley College. She strongly believes in the importance and power of music in communities, often volunteering and consulting in schools to provide quality education for young cellists.
Outside of her training in cello and music theory, Jenaesha also works as a collaborative pianist and studies the violin. She enjoys arranging and composing across a wide variety of styles from cello etudes to string ensemble video game soundtracks to sacred music including contributing to an interfaith hymn concert series.
Additional Faculty Announced Soon!