Does anyone have any experience with either Brevard or Interlochen’s orchestra programs? I’m a trumpet player, current HS junior. I have been accepted into both but am having trouble deciding which to attend. I was hoping someone here could share their experiences or provide some insight. Thanks so much!
Hi, @Lawnmoewer. Did you do a search? There are a number of mentions of both on recent threads. We did Brevard for two years (violin, at the time) and loved it.
As a wind player - are you certain of your ensemble placement at either place? Meaning - will you definitely be assigned to an orchestra vs a wind ensemble or band? Will the assignment last for the summer - or could you be changed to a different ensemble?
This may not be important to you if orchestral experience is not your primary goal. However, if you really want orchestra experience rather than wind ensemble/band, I would clarify policies of the two places.
Thanks for the replies! I’m definitely assigned the orchestra at Interlochen, it’s just a matter of the philharmonic or WYSO (which will be determined at camp). I’m not too sure about Brevard; it didn’t really specify but the website mainly highlights the orchestra rather than its wind band, which I know exists but can’t really find much information about.
I was wondering how the levels of the orchestras at Brevard and Interlochen compared.