The Wildacres Strings Intensive in North Carolina invites violin, viola, cello and double bass players to join the UNCSA string faculty for a transformative week of music-making at the idyllic Wildacres Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Held June 14-20, 2025, this solo and chamber music program offers participants one-on-one lessons and ensemble experiences ranging from duos to chamber orchestra.

Set at Wildacres Retreat in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, a serene non-profit conference center perched at 3,300 feet, participants will immerse themselves in their craft while surrounded by breathtaking mountain views on 1,200 acres near Mt. Mitchell and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The intensive will culminate with a final concert at Wildacres on June 19, highlighting the students’ achievements in an inspiring mountain setting. Returning to UNCSA on June 20, the program will conclude with a gala closing concert at Watson Hall, offering participants the chance to share their work with family, friends and the broader community of Winston-Salem.