In-Person Events
Make music at our peaceful, inspiring mountain retreat. To stay updated & receive special coupons, sign up for E-News below!
We're looking forward to 2025 events, and are hard at work planning the summer 2025 season. As soon as we have them available, we'll let you know upcoming specifics by email! Want to know more about dates & upcoming events? Sign up for E-News!
Below you'll still find the info from the 2024 Summer Season. We'll let you know all the upcoming details asap!
Check out 7 distinct options for players of all levels and preferences. Can't wait for a summer full of community, friends, & music!
June 5 is the application deadline for 2024 Scor! Summer Events. If you still wish to come after this point, please contact us to inquire whether there are any openings left.
Scor! is now better than ever! We're going big this summer, doubling our offerings by adding brand new events. Now you can choose from 7 distinct events for players of all levels and preferences. In fact...
Scor! is now offering the most comprehensive slate of opportunities for adult string players in the nation.
Gather. Learn. Play. Belong. Heal. Feast!
Music, friends, & fun!
Finger Lakes NY
In Canandaigua, in the western New York State Finger Lakes Region
June-August 2024 in the Finger Lakes (Canandaigua, near Rochester NY)
One-time opportunity. The application deadline has passed. Inquire whether space is still available.
The application deadline has passed. Inquire whether space is still available. (New & returning participants all welcome at all events!)
Application deadline has passed. Inquire whether space is still available.
The application deadline has passed. Inquire whether space is still available. (New & returning participants all welcome at all events!)
The application deadline has passed. Contact us to inquire whether space is available.
The application deadline has passed. Inquire whether space is still available.(New & returning participants all welcome at all events!)
One-time opportunity. The application deadline has passed, but we still have space available. Contact us!
One-time opportunity. The application deadline has passed, but we still have space available. Contact us!
Depending on your level & interests...
Schedules, price, faculty, venue info, meal info, program, etc.
In Canandaigua, in the western New York State Finger Lakes Region
What about the trip?
Will people come from all over? Absolutely. Last year's Scor! participants came from Ireland, Canada, AZ, OR, ID, TX, MO, CO, GA, FL, AL, MD, VA, DC, OH, TN, KY, IL, MI, MA, CT, PA, NJ, & NY. Some prefer to fly while others drive, even long distances if needed. The event schedule is designed to accommodate travel from far away.
Is it worth traveling from far away? Hands down yes! 2023 and long-time Scor! participant Pat says "This was the best Scor! ever." You won't want to miss out on this ideal musical vacation. You won't find an environment of relaxed camaraderie, top-quality instruction, and musical fun like this anywhere else. While Scor! may be farther away, it's more customized, more special, and more worth the trip than ever.
Will I be able to rent an instrument if I can't bring mine on the plane? Yes, we work with The String House (in Rochester NY), a fantastic local string shop, to provide you high quality rental instruments.
In-Person Scor! includes...
Lots of fun ensemble playing!
Group instructional classes to help you improve
Relaxed time to connect with others
A vacation experience in a fantastic area at a beautiful retreat
These things have changed from Scor! events in years past...
Instead of participants of each level coming all at once, each event is designed with certain levels in mind, so that YOUR WEEK is dedicated to YOUR LEVEL. That means...music you're comfortable with, instruction tailored just for your level, and an unbeatable customized experience.
The venue... is BEAUTIFUL! You'll be able to enjoy a serene, relaxing natural environment while still being a short drive away from anything you need.
Events are LONGER, which means... more time for ensemble playing, more opportunities to improve, more relaxed community-building time, & more worth your trip!
Great Location... we are in the renowned Finger Lakes Region of New York State, a hot spot for tourism, wineries, breweries, history, unique dining & shopping, and beautiful natural surroundings... Music Vacation, HERE I COME!
No more traipsing around with your instrument! You'll have a home spot in ensemble that's always there and always yours. You won't have to switch rooms or buildings for various rehearsals, making your experience simpler & easier.
We have a more robust application process that ensures you'll attend the right week for your level and area of interest, and makes sure all your questions are answered and needs are taken care of. Apply --> Chat --> Acceptance --> Payment. (See application process FAQs above.)
These things are the same as Scor! events in years past...
Lots of FUN MUSIC-MAKING! Ensemble playing is the main thing!
FRIENDS! You'll experience plenty of camaraderie, and get to meet lots of people who love music just like you!
LEARN & GROW! You'll learn a ton playing with others, be equipped to become a better player technically & musically, and build your abilities and your confidence!
Encouraging can-do atmosphere, supportive environment, inspirational!
TOP-NOTCH Knowledgeable, experienced, supportive faculty!
Tailor-made exclusively for adult string players. (No kids or teens!)
Smiling faces, fun meals together, close-knit camaraderie. It's "back to normal"... 2019-style.
Health Protocols & Policies for In-Person Events
What? And miss the best part?
You have traveled all the way here. You've put forth all the effort of planning and investing in yourself. Why sell yourself short? Would you leave a lovely restaurant meal or treasured vacation before it was over? Don't think so. You'd milk it! Or would you leave your plane flight before it was over? (Not recommended! : - ) We know you're the kind of person that doesn't give up, and finishes what you started. So why miss out on the final hours of camp? You'll want to milk every bit of your Scor! experience, and get your money's worth. Plus, you won't want to miss out on the best part at the end of Saturday! Plan to stay and travel back on Sunday!
Find out the answers below!
We have in-person events going on this summer as well as an ongoing Membership plus occasional courses designed to help you learn & improve, and have fun with music from anywhere!
At our home base in western New York State: Canandaigua NY, near Rochester NY.
Of course. We welcome new attendees. Anyone is welcome to apply!
The events will be held in a quiet residential setting about 15 minutes southwest of the town of Canandaigua. It is a beautiful rural setting with a pond, woods, and scenic views. It is only a 5-15 minute drive to several closeby restaurants, lodging options, & activities.
Yes. There is a wide variety of local B&Bs, hotels, and lodging options available from 5-15 minutes away from the event location. We have provided a list of lodging possibilities on our Lodging Options page, and you can find the lodging that suits you.
When applications open, you'll be able to apply. The earlier you apply, the better chance you'll have to get in. Because we have a very limited capacity, we expect to fill up rather quickly. (We'll review all applications to ensure level-appropriateness and will consider overall instrumentation.)
Would you leave a prize vacation early? Or a haircut? How about a restaurant meal before it's finished? You want to get the most out of the experience, and not miss out on the best part, right? Plus, why not get your money's worth? Stay through the end of the program on Saturday, then plan to leave on Sunday (or later, after enjoying this beautiful area)!
Please see the button above to access our Staying Healthy Page.
Absolutely. Last year's Scor! participants came from Ireland, Canada, AZ, OR, ID, TX, MO, CO, GA, FL, AL, MD, VA, DC, OH, TN, KY, IL, MI, MA, CT, PA, NJ, & NY. Some prefer to fly while others drive, even long distances if needed. The event schedule is designed to accommodate travel from far away.
Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester NY: ROC
About a 45-minute drive.
Yes, we will work with the String House, a fantastic local string shop, to provide you with quality rental instruments.
Hands down yes! 2023 and long-time Scor! participant Pat says "This was the best Scor! ever." You won't want to miss out on this ideal musical vacation. You won't find an environment of relaxed camaraderie, top-quality instruction, and musical fun like this anywhere else. While Scor! may be far away, it's more customized, more special, and more worth the trip than ever.
Nope. This is the Scor! location for everyone. We have no current plans to come to your area. This is the time, this is the place! (As the last few years have taught us, you never know if you'll have the same opportunity again... the future is always uncertain.) Come on over and join us this year! You'll love it. It's worth the trip.
We'll be offering occasional FREE LIVE CLASSES, so stay tuned! You'll receive notice of those classes over email. We also invite you to check out our ongoing Membership, offering musical learning, monthly playing classes & fun musical experiences, and plenty of camaraderie. Click on the header or footer for Membership, or on the yellow button at the bottom of the page. Also, we'll notify you by email as we offer courses that help you improve your playing!
We will not be having Scor! events at any other location. If you wish to attend a Scor! event in person, please make plans to travel to the Rochester NY region! (The Finger Lakes are a beautiful, prime tourist destination in the summer!) It simply isn't possible at this time to include other locations. Why? Touring all over the country in a motorhome for 6 months each year to put on events is a HUGE commitment & investment (to put it mildly). This model was conceived and built in a different world, and after everything that has happened in the last few years, both nationally & personally, unfortunately we are unable to continue that approach. Too many things have changed. Our health situations are different. There is much that is unstable and unpredictable.. Fuel costs have skyrocketed. Supply chain issues plague & threaten the viability of motorhome travel. Areas we have traveled through have destabilized. And many of our past facilities have breached contracts, gone out of business, not allowed us to return, changed rules & regulations, and increased prices astronomically. Plus, many of our clients still feel hesitant about coming to an in-person event. It's hard to predict exactly how things will be in the future, so although we wish we could include additional locations, we have no current plans to do so. Our current location, these home base events, are worth traveling for! We came to you for many, many years, so now you have the opportunity to vacation to a beautiful area and enjoy!
If you still have a credit from a 2020 camp, please contact us to determine what is possible.
Just ask!
Take a Casual Video Tour of Reflections
Scor! New Home Base
Make music with newfound friends in ensemble, participate in unique & amazingly informative instructional sessions, and meet our incredible experienced and knowledgeable faculty. It's a learning, growing, fun, exciting, educational, inspirational experience you won't want to miss! Instruction is tailored especially for adult string players like you at your level by national leaders in the field of adult string education.
*Judy says , "The Scor! experience was absolutely perfect for me. You are wonderful musicians & gifted teachers. The program was interesting & engaging. Thank you for inventing a super experience for adult learners!"*
Musical! Scor! is packed with instruction, ensemble-playing, & musical fun. Nurture your technical skills and musical sensibilities and enjoy playing with others like you at your level. Be inspired by the quality teaching & performing of our first-rate faculty. Enjoy a diverse experience with lots of playing opportunities, transformative instructional sessions, relaxing community and camaraderie, beautiful faculty performances, and more! A first-time camper writes, "Scor! was a delightfully challenging and satisfying learning experience for me...Scor! has energized my musical soul."
Fun & Inspiration! We take our quality instruction seriously. But we also have loads of fun! Shed that pressure of always having to get it right and enjoy learning and growing with your peers. Let your hair down for a few days and take in the Scor! experience: meaningful, transformative, enjoyable, challenging, fulfilling...and just plain fun. A long-time camper says of Scor!,
"Positive encouragement in a non-threatening, low stress environment that brings out the best musician in each of us!"
Friends! Scor! is full of friendly, excited, and enthusiastic people who are immersed in musical and personal growth. Meet others with similar interests; enrich your life through wonderful new friends. As one camper describes:
"Taking up the cello as an adult was a kind of isolated pleasure until I discovered Scor!. Experiencing a community with the same interest and with such an incredible level of enthusiasm and friendship has been wonderful."
For you! You will love and treasure your Scor! experience, specially designed for adult string players like you. "I hardly know where to start. Scor! has truly changed my life." writes one long-time Scor! camper. "Scor! is the most supportive and encouraging environment for the adult string player on the planet." says a faculty member. If you immerse yourself fully in the Scor! experience, we're confident that you'll share the same story!
The building Scor! is truly a labor of love--by campers, founders Kyle & Beth Bultman, donors, faculty, board members, volunteers, sponsors, and more! This has resulted in the one-of-a-kind Scor! 'flavor' or 'vibe'... As a recent multi-year camper puts it,
"The atmosphere at Scor! is unique and powerful. First-timers catch the spirit immediately. Scor! deserves the support of everyone who loves music & people."
Canandaigua NY: Vacation Destination!
Below are photos from 2018, our 100th event year.
In answer to your questions...