Summer Strings
This summer, Xavier University launches its inaugural Summer Strings Camp, an exciting opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to connect and make music together on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. The program offers 3 distinct orchestra levels to ensure that every student is placed in a learning environment that supports their individual growth. Led by expert university faculty and professional educators, students will learn strong fundamentals, ensemble skills, and community building in a musical context on Xavier University’s beautiful campus.
No audition is required to join XU Summer Strings! However, students registering for Philharmonia will be asked to submit a 1-2 minute video of playing to confirm placement due to the advanced level of music we will be learning. Please submit a URL link to your video in the registration.
- Cost: $80 per student.
- Registration increases to $130 on May 1, 2026.
- Registration closes on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Location: Xavier University campus (Cincinnati, Ohio)
All students participating in Summer Strings from all three orchestras will perform in a culminating concert on the final day of camp on June 5, 2026 at 12:00PM. Family and friends are invited to attend the concert!
Orchestras
Prelude Strings (grades 4-6): Students with no prior experience or up to 1 year of experience- Time:
- June 1-4 at 9:00-10:15AM
- June 5 at 9:00AM-1:00PM
- SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS
Academy Strings (grades 5-12): Students with about 1-3 years of playing experience
- Time:
- June 1-4 at 10:30-11:45AM
- June 5 at 9:00AM-1:00PM
Philharmonia (grades 7-12): Students with about 4+ years of playing experience
- Time:
- June 1-4 at 12:00-1:15PM
- June 5 at 9:00AM-1:00PM
Instrument Availability
For students who do not currently own or rent their own instrument, a limited number of instruments will be provided for free, generously sponsored by Baroque Violin Shop. Instruments are first come, first served. To ensure your child gets their first choice of instrument, we recommend that you rent an instrument through Baroque Violin Shop if you are able to. Instrument rental information will be distributed to all camp participants after registration is received.
XU Summer Strings Program Director
Lina Jeong serves as Orchestra Director and Music Education Strings Faculty at Xavier University. She is an active guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for orchestras of all levels in the United States and a speaker at national and state music conferences. She advocates for musical wellness of string teachers and players through her service on the American String Teachers Association’s National Wellness Committee.
Jeong is dedicated to building community through music education and has contributed to numerous music programs including the Northwestern Music Academy Pre-College String Division, University of Central Florida orchestras, The People’s Music School in Chicago, youth orchestras in the Chicago metropolitan area, Cincinnati Public Schools, and school orchestra programs in central Florida and southeast Wisconsin.
Jeong earned degrees in Music and French as an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. She completed a master’s degree in music education at Northwestern University with a professional emphasis in conducting and violin under the tutelage of Victor Yampolsky. Jeong continued intensive training at summer festivals and masterclasses with Lina Gonzalez-Granados, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians, Larry Livingston, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Gary Lewis, and Almita Vamos. In 2025, she earned a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Central Florida and earned the university’s Award for Teaching Excellence for her work with graduate and undergraduate music students.