Seventy-five musicians of various ages and skill levels have attended the annual Waitaki Summer Music Camp, which will culminate in a concert tomorrow night.
Camp secretary Kris Claman said the camp was unique, as it did not select attendees based on skill level.
Instead, anyone could apply, and would be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
The campers had come from a wide variety of places, ranging from Auckland to Invercargill.
The focus of the camp was on orchestral music, she said.
Rhiannon Thomas, 17, said the camp offered a different style of play for many Oamaru musicians, as there were not many bands in the town.
She had been playing the violin for more than seven years, but not being able to practise in a band meant she and many others were "worse by default".
The first few days of the camp had been a "steep learning curve", but it was rewarding.
"It’s quite a lot of fun."
Flautist Hazel Agnew said it could be intimidating playing alongside professionals, but most were very willing to offer advice and help out.
The annual concert is on at the Waitaki Boys’ High School auditorium at 7.30pm tomorrow.
