About Us - KBV Orchestra Camp

Inspiring Young Musicians
HISTORY: Formerly known as PWC Orchestra Camp, KVB Orchestra camp was co-founded by Karen von Bernewitz and Tammy Nelson in 2005. It is currently directed by Amy Ruhlman and co-directed by Danielle Bowers.
OUR VISION: Our summer program vision is to help students continue playing and increase their orchestral skills in the summer. Since 2005 KVB Orchestra camp has grown from 20 students to over 100 students.
Meet Our Staff
Amy Ruhlman,
Director
Violinist and orchestra director at Potomac Shores Middle School. With teacher experice at the high school level as well.
Danielle Bowers,
Co-Director and Instructor
Violinist and orchestra director at Martsteller Middle School. Will be at Lake Ridge Middle School in the Fall.
Jennifer Ransdell,
Instructor
Violinist and Violist. Currently an elementary music teacher with teaching experience at middle and high school levels as well.
Benjamin Pereyra
Instructor
Violist and orchestra director at Forest Park High School.
Hannah Villa
Violinist and orchestra director at Woodbridge Middle School.
Miranda Nash
Instructor
Violinist and orchestra director at Benton Middle School.
Kyle McCoy
Instructor
Guitarist and strings teacher at Benton Middle School.
Meet Our Sponsors
We are excited to continue working with our sponsors, Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, to provide a great camp experience.
The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra is a community orchestra dedicated to offering musical performances and opportunities to the surrounding areas.
Learn more! Click here
What Our Campers Say
Hear from those who experienced the magic of KVB Orchestra Camp.

Inspiring Growth
"The camp left our "beginner" excited about his decision to take orchestra as his elective at middle school. His enthusiasm throughout the camp's duration only grew, which is a reflection of the instructors and the program."

Memorable Experiences
"This is a great program. We were so impressed with the music my our child was learning. She had a lot of fun and made new friends. The concert on the last day was far beyond what I would have expected the kids to learn to play in two weeks. I really appreciated what one of the teachers said..."just because they're 6th graders doesn't mean they have to sound like it." We're really looking forward to next year!"

Expert Instruction
"This was a wonderful experience and my child found the music challenging, the instructors helpful and encouraging and the entire camp great fun."