Viking Classical Guitar Summer Camp

JUNE 3-5, 2025

Camp Fee - $65

Camp Fee After June 1st -TBA

Incoming DMC Music Major - Free

The Viking Classical Guitar Camp fee includes:

• A Viking Classical Guitar Camp T-shirt
• Lunch Each Day

Register Here

Registration application will open March 1, 2025.

Come and join us for three days of guitar fun and playing at the 5th Annual Viking Classical Guitar Summer Camp! 

Must have the ability to read music and familiarity with basic classical guitar techniques. 

The theme this year is developing a fast and fluent right-hand technique in arpeggios and scales. First, we will work on how to position the right hand optimally to create maximum efficiency. Second, we will work on specific tricks to achieve speed effortlessly in arpeggios. Third, we will work on specific tricks to achieve speed effortlessly in rest-stroke scales. The morning sessions will be devoted to working on specific principles and exercises. 

In the afternoons, you’ll play with your friends in small and large ensembles. We’ll also work on sight-reading and develop strategies to help improve your sight-reading as well as prepare for UIL. 

At the end of each day, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in informal “open-mike” performances for your friends and family, so prepare something to share with us all! As long as you play it on a classical nylon string guitar, you can play any style of music you wish. 

On the third day, for the grand finale, we’ll have a final concert featuring the ensembles and the Viking Classical Guitar Camp Orchestra! 

For more information, please contact Dr. Jay Kacherski at jkacherski@delmar.edu or 361-698-1603. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

DEL MAR SUMMER GUITAR CAMP SCHEDULE 

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.  Warm up and information – Band Rehearsal Hall

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Right-hand positioning and free-stroke technical workout.

10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Short Break 

10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Right-hand positioning and rest-stroke scale workout.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 

1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Ensemble placement – Band Rehearsal Hall 

1:20 p.m.  – 3:00 p.m. Small Ensemble Rehearsal – Wolfe Recital Hall and Band Room 

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Informal performances (Open mike) – Band Rehearsal Hall

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Warm up – Band Room 

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Right-hand positioning and free-stroke technical workout, part 2.

10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Short Break 

10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Right-hand positioning and rest-stroke scale workout, part 2.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Small Ensemble Rehearsal – Wolfe Recital Hall and Band Rehearsal Hall 

2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Large Ensemble Rehearsal – Wolfe Recital Hall 

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream, informal performances, Q&A – Band Rehearsal Hall 

Thursday, June 5, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Warm up – Band Rehearsal Hall

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Right-hand positioning and free-stroke technical workout, part 3.

10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Short Break 

10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Right-hand positioning and rest-stroke scale workout, part 3

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 

1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Small Ensemble Rehearsal – Wolfe Recital Hall and Band Rehearsal Hall  

2:10 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Large Ensemble Rehearsal – Wolfe Recital Hall 

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Final Concert and certifications for participants – Wolfe Recital Hall