Summer Programs

Summer Strings Club
JUNE 29-JULY 3, 2026

El Sistema Colorado's Summer Strings Club day camp provides a 5-day experience for CURRENT ESC musicians ages 6-11, focusing on fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies alongside musical excellence. The program includes a blend of string technique and performance classes, ensemble rehearsals, and musical leadership activities to develop collaborative skills and nurture a sense of community. Additional activities such as outdoor play and painting classes encourage self-expression and creativity. The camp will culminate in a community concert and barbeque reception, hosted in partnership with the Curtis Park Neighbors Association, showcasing the students' achievements and strengthening ties within the local community.

Summer Strings Festival
JULY 20-25, 2026

The Summer Strings Festival is a week-long opportunity for Colorado’s young musicians to grow as artists, leaders, and collaborators. With tracks for beginner, intermediate, and advanced orchestras, students will refine their skills through rehearsals, sectional classes, technique masterclasses, voice and music theory sessions, and leadership and wellness workshops. This festival will inspire and challenge young musicians while fostering cross-cultural connections.