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 entering 6th through 12th grades 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 repertoire, lessons, and masterclasses with faculty 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).
To help us form the best chamber experience, submit a one to two minute video of the student playing a scale of their choice and a selection of a solo or piece you have been working on due by July 1st. They may be submitted via email to education@icicle.org.
*When recording, ensure your entire body and instrument are visible in the frame.
2026 Summer Stings Faculty
Hoi Ting Davidson- Violin
Andrew Dunlap- Violin
Anthony Parce- Viola
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 1st.
- $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 and Chicago-based violinist Hoi Ting Davidson is an active performer and educator across multiple genres. With a background in classical performance, 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.
She currently works in commercial recording and performance with Nashville Music Scoring’s studio orchestra at Ocean Way including recent unreleased recordings for upcoming Disney film, AppleTV, and Meta VR video games soundtracks. Other notable live performances included violin solos in Stephen Sanchez’s Dress & Tie music videos and world tour performances for Stardew Valley and SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog. Her career has led her to perform across Europe, China, and throughout the US including concerts as lead violinist for Carrie Underwood, 2Cellos’, the SXSW Amazon Prime promotion of the TV series Good Omens, and at a recent gala for former vice president Pence.
In the classical genre, she is also a member of The Jackson Symphony. Previous ensembles include the Kinetic Ensemble recently named Best Chamber Orchestra 2023 by the Houston Press, the River Oaks Quartet which performs regularly as part of the internationally acclaimed Candlelight Concert series, and the Dover Quartet’s Artosphere Festival Orchestra.
In addition to performing, Davidson is an avid educator certified through the Suzuki Association of the Americas and teaches violin through her program, the Suzuki School on 75th, and the Small Victories Foundation, a nonprofit helping people with traumatic brain injuries. In her spare time, Davidson enjoys working on her passion projects including composing and arranging music for The Hymn Project.
Andrew Dunlap
VIOLIN FACULTY
ANDREW DUNLAP performs internationally as a soloist, orchestral musician, chamber artist, and recording violinist. He currently performs with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and serves as a substitute with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Houston Grand Opera. He is also an active session violinist at Ocean Way Recording Studios, recording for film, television, and video game scores including projects for the Apple TV+ and Meta platforms.
As a soloist, Andrew has performed with the Madison Symphony, Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra, and Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, including the 2014 premiere of Garth Neustadter’s Double Violin Concerto and a 2025 commission by the WVSO. He has also been featured in recital on The Midday with Norman Gilliland on Wisconsin Public Radio.
As a chamber musician, Andrew joined Madeline Island Chamber Music’s 2018-19 Quartet in Residence program. He has played in orchestras in the US and Europe, including as concertmaster of the Collegium Festival Orchestra in Pommersfelden, Germany.
Beyond classical performance, he has collaborated with artists including Dolly Parton, Leslie Odom Jr., the heavy metal band Disturbed, and comedian Nate Bargatze. In 2015, Andrew toured with the Andrew Alden Ensemble, a new music group that premiered and recorded modern soundtracks for classic silent films.
Andrew received his MM from Rice University, studying with Paul Kantor. He earned his BM in Violin Performance from the Eastman School of Music, studying with Renee Jolles and Charles Castleman.
Anthony Parce
VIOLA FACULTY
Anthony Parce has distinguished himself by exploring the versatility and relevance of today’s classical music world, with an emphasis on building connections outside the concert hall. As a member of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Anthony created Higher Vibrations, an ongoing NSO concert series combining wellness practices such as yoga, breathwork, and sound baths with innovative programming of orchestral instrument ensembles. His contributions span performance, community engagement, and mentorship through the Accelerando program, high school residencies, and interactive community presentations.
Mr. Parce is also active in Nashville’s vibrant music scene as a sought-after recording artist and vital member of chamber and new music organizations. In 2016, he was invited to perform John Cage’s Water Walk (solo work for bathtub and other objects) for the GRAMMYs lifetime achievement award. Other notable performances span renowned orchestras including the San Francisco, Houston, and North Carolina Symphonies and chamber collaborations with esteemed artists such as Christian Tetzlaff and Jessye Norman.
His commitment to music education and cultural enrichment have taken him across the globe from teaching in Colombia with the SaludArte Foundation to exploring new concert formats like club-collaborations for young people during his tenure at the New World Symphony in Miami. As an inaugural Community Embedded Musician with the Houston Symphony (2015-18), Parce pioneered community engagement on an unprecedented scale in Houston, offering educational residencies, therapeutic performances in healthcare settings, and diverse concert experiences.
A Seattle native, Parce holds degrees from the New England Conservatory and Rice University, studying with James Dunham, Roger Tapping and Karen Ritscher.
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.