Thompson musicians from left to right: Sarah Lewis, Erin Goble, Jan Perrin, Murray Thompson, Linda Wenstob, Betsy Wrana, Jeanette Kimball and Suzanne Soble know what is important to have in hand July 31 besides their instruments at the International Music Camp in Dunseith, North Dakota. This summer marks the 57th season for the International Music Camp, located at the International Peace Garden shared by the United States and Canada at Dunseith, North Dakota and Boissevain, Manitoba since 1956. The music camp has achieved worldwide recognition for outstanding instruction and artistic inspiration. Faculty and staff from more than 23 states and provinces are taking part in the 2012 season. Approximately 2,000 students from around the world in countries including the United States, Canada, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Honduras, Luxembourg, Norway, Singapore, Slovenia, Suriname and Sweden are expected to attend camp this year.

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