A Letter of Commendation from Maestro Andrew Sewell, former Wichita Symphony Orchestra Conductor

I would like to endorse the value of Camp AllegroWichita. Many students have the opportunity to challenge themselves, to receive training and coaching on their instruments and be supported by an excellent group of parents, teachers and volunteers. There are many disciplines offered from small group ensembles, chamber music, piano, organ, voice, choir, orchestra, band, jazz band, music theory and history, fiddling and jazz improvisation. This is a great way to introduce music students from beginning to advanced skill in a week-long day camp situation. It will improve their knowledge and help them in their musical endeavors. I recommend this program.

Andrew Sewell
Music Director and Conductor, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 2000-2010

Our History

Camp Allegro was started under the aegis of Chamber Music at The Barn, the chamber music concert series held every summer at Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm, www.cmatb.org. The camp developed over seven seasons, expanding the musical offerings and adding another one-week session.

In January 2009, it was decided that the camp would be discontinued; however, overwhelming response from the campers, parents, and teachers resulted in the creation of a new nonprofit program, christened Camp Allegro Wichita, which bowed in the summer of 2009. Many of the previous teachers volunteered their time for this transitional camp, held at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The all-volunteer roster of directors, teachers, and support staff enjoyed the participation of over one hundred campers, including children ages three to six, who took part in Kinderlab, our "camp-within-a-camp."

The tradition continues in Summer 2010. Camp Allegro Wichita remains vital to the young people of our community.

Corps of Volunteers

Many thanks to our volunteers who have offered their time to support the ongoing program of our camp. We couldn't do it without you!