Evolve with Side by Side
In our track pyramid, you get an overview of our tracks and see how they relate to each other. The idea of the track pyramid is that it should function as a staircase where you step up as you grow in age and experience. The basis of our pedagogy is learning by example—we believe that everyone can learn from everyone else, therefore the tracks cooperate with each other during, among other things, the camp's various concerts.
Learn from the Best
Side by Side works with some of the best conductors and educators in the world. The camp's main conductors are all award-winning and well-known with special experience in leading young musicians on their continued musical development. Together with a large team of excellent pedagogues, the participants receive the best possible musical and educational help during the intensive camp days. Musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra are coaches for our most advanced orchestra participants and Side by Side's participants are also given a unique opportunity to perform side by side with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble.
Intense Music Focus
The camp has a high level of ambition and the days are filled to the brim with music. On the schedule, you'll find part rehearsals, section rehearsals and tutti rehearsals as well as the concert(s) your track is playing at. It could be, for example, the magnificent Festival Concert in Scandinavium with all the participants of the camp or the magical Closing Concert in Stora Salen. In addition to this, we sprinkle in various workshops and other activities.
It's All About the Repertoire
Everything starts and ends with the music at Side by Side. Over the years, we have had premieres of completely new pieces as well as specially written arrangements just for the camp. The camp presents classical repertoire side by side with pop, folk music and other genres. Side by Side's repertoire is adapted to every orchestra and choir level. When you look at the track pages and think about which track to apply for, look extra carefully at the repertoire and feel free to ask a teacher to help you find the level that suits you best.
Safety at Side by Side
Side by Side is a large music camp that is spread over several buildings in central Gothenburg. In addition to our professional musical directors, we have a large number of staff and trained hosts on site. Track hosts and children's counselors who follow each track, location hosts in each room, accommodation hosts at the accommodation, office hosts at the Concert Hall, as well as a large number of volunteers with various tasks. Nevertheless, it is very important that all children under the age of 13 are accompanied by an adult. Together we help create a nice and safe Side by Side!
