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JULIE ENGLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 week, 5 days AGO
by JULIE ENGLER
Julie Engler covers Whitefish City Hall and writes community features for the Whitefish Pilot. She earned master's degrees in fine arts and education from the University of Montana. She can be reached at [email protected] or 406-882-3505. | July 8, 2026 1:00 AM

Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12. The camp provides high-quality instruction from experienced musicians on violin, viola, cello and bass.    

This year, 44 students worked with nine faculty members, and the week-long camp culminated in a student concert and one by faculty.  

    Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12. The camp provides high-quality instruction from experienced musicians on violin, viola, cello, and bass. .This year, 44 students worked with nine faculty members, and the week-long camp culminated in two concerts, one by students and one by faculty. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12. The camp provides high-quality instruction from experienced musicians on violin, viola, cello, and bass. .This year, 44 students worked with nine faculty members, and the week-long camp culminated in two concerts, one by students and one by faculty. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12. The camp provides high-quality instruction from experienced musicians on violin, viola, cello, and bass. .This year, 44 students worked with nine faculty members, and the week-long camp culminated in two concerts, one by students and one by faculty. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12. The camp provides high-quality instruction from experienced musicians on violin, viola, cello, and bass. .This year, 44 students worked with nine faculty members, and the week-long camp culminated in two concerts, one by students and one by faculty. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12. The camp provides high-quality instruction from experienced musicians on violin, viola, cello, and bass. .This year, 44 students worked with nine faculty members, and the week-long camp culminated in two concerts, one by students and one by faculty. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 


 

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