<p>Thanks for the link! I've seen a couple of other lists but this one has some programs I hadn't noticed before. </p>
<p>I guess part of my thinking about summer would be that it would give her orchestra ensemble experience and the daily practice in an environment where people are living and breathing music. She understands the dynamic of rehearsal in large and small ensembles from playing trumpet, as well as her own fiddle/folk rock group. But she needs to build classical violin repertoire, of which she really has none. I also think the experience of being with other serious musicians and the structure of the day would give her the collegial atmosphere that would stretch her and help her put her own experience into perspective. In a family atmosphere, especially in summer, there is less structure and no musical peers to encourage her on a daily basis. Not that she wouldn't practice, but it's not the same as being with other people who care about what she's doing and can give her feedback on more than a weekly basis. </p>
<p>But the only way this will work is to find a program- even a couple of weeks would help, I'm sure- that would have a repertoire level that is accessible to her, while still being serious. Do they exist? </p>
<p>I guess maybe I'm back to just asking the pros. I was hoping that getting some BTDT advice on particular programs- and the hope that someone out there has walked a less well worn path- would arm me with an understanding of the range of options available.</p>