Fantasy Camp 2019: July 8-11
A major-league musical experience with the Minnesota Orchestra
What Is Fantasy Camp?
Major League Baseball and National Football League teams have one, so why shouldn’t we? The Minnesota Orchestra Fantasy Camp provides the opportunity for talented amateur musicians in the community to live the Minnesota Orchestra experience—from backstage to onstage.
Started in 2011, this camp gives attendees the opportunity to perform with Minnesota Orchestra musicians, and experience first-hand how concerts go from idea to reality.
Who Can Apply?
Minnesota Orchestra Fantasy Camp is a fun, friendly and non-competitive experience. Adults (18+) who are proficient players of an orchestral instrument can participate.
No audition is necessary. Up to 55 applicants will be selected based upon essay submissions, musical training/background, current involvement in musical activities, and instrumentation needed for the chosen repertoire, Brahms' Symphony No. 2 (mvt IV).
Applications will be accepted through May 31. Participants will be notified by June 7. Apply now!
Fantasy Camp 2019 Repertoire
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Opus 73, movement IV: Allegro con spirito
conducted by Music Director Osmo Vänskä
Assignment of parts (Violin I, Violin II, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, etc.) will be communicated with acceptance. Participants will be responsible for having their parts rehearsal-ready by July 8.
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Participation Fees (Non-Refundable)
Application: $50 (due with application)
Registration: $600* (due upon acceptance)
$650 Total
*Fee includes:
- Up to 10 complimentary tickets for friends and family to attend the live performance with the Minnesota Orchestra at the Season Sampler Concert on Thu July 11 7:30pm at Orchestra Hall ($100 value)
- Electronic copies of professional photographs from the experience
- Copy of the Minnesota Orchestra’s latest recording signed by Music Director Osmo Vänskä
- Breakfast and lunch each day, plus dinner on July 11
- Fantasy Camp t-shirt and Minnesota Orchestra merchandise
Special Hotel Pricing
Hotel Ivy
201 S 11th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Located just two blocks from Orchestra Hall and connected via skyway.
Phone: 612-746-4600
Rate per night: $200
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel
1101 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Located just two blocks from Orchestra Hall and connected via skyway.
Phone: 612-332-6800
Rate per night: $146
Participants are responsible for arranging their own hotel reservations. Mention “Minnesota Orchestra” to receive our special pricing.
Fantasy Camp Schedule
(Subject to change. All events held at Orchestra Hall.)
MON JUL 8
5-7pm
Welcome, Orchestra Hall tour, sectionals led by Minnesota Orchestra musicians
TUE JUL 9
9-10am
Breakfast and individual warm-ups
10-11am
Q&A session with Minnesota Orchestra Artistic Planning staff
Break
11:30am-12:30pm
Q&A session with Minnesota Orchestra Music Librarians
12:30-1:30pm
Lunch and individual warm-ups
1:30-3:30pm
Sectionals led by Minnesota Orchestra musicians
WED JUL 10
9-10am
Breakfast and individual warm-ups
10am-12pm
Sectionals led by Minnesota Orchestra musicians
12-1:30pm
Lunch and individual warm-ups
1:30-3:30pm
Rehearsal observation or chamber reading opportunity
THU JUL 11
9-10am
Continental breakfast and individual warm-ups
10am-12:30pm
Orchestra dress rehearsal (Fantasy Campers will observe part of the rehearsal and rehearse Brahms' Symphony No. 2 with Osmo Vänskä and Orchestra)
12:30-2pm
Lunch
2-3pm
“The Art of Conducting” led by Sarah Hicks
Break
5-6pm
Dinner with Minnesota Orchestra musicians and staff
6-6:30pm
Wrap-up session
7:30pm
Season Sampler Concert. Participants will perform at the beginning of the second half of this concert.
Post-concert
Celebratory dessert reception for Fantasy Campers, their guests and Minnesota Orchestra musicians and staff
Questions?
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