Summer Music Camps

2013

GUITAR & DRUM CAMP -- GRADES (completed) 5-11
JUNE 10-14 2013 -- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

This camp is for beginners and early intermediate level students. Daily schedule:
     9:00 am Introduction to the language of music
     9:30 am Technique on the selected instrument
     10:20 am Refreshment break
     10:40 am Repertoire on selected instrument
     11:30 am Playing in an ensemble
     12:00 pm Dismissal
Friday, June 21 at 12:00 pm - demonstration for family and friends.
Tuition: $75

PRESCHOOL CAMPS -- JUNE 17-21, 2013
9:30 -10:30 am - ages 2 & 3
11:00-11:30 am - infant-23 months (Mommy & Me)
2:00-4:00 pm - ages 4 & 5

These camps will focus on exploring the basic musical concepts of high/low, fast/slow, loud/soft and long/short. Children will sing, move to music, play rhythm instruments and xylophones, listen to instruments of the orchestra and make an instrument for their use. The children will be introduced to quarter, half and whole notes and the basis of their rhythmic value.
Friday, June 28 - demonstration for family and friends at dismissal time.
2 & 3 year camp - Tuition: $30
Infant-23 months camp - Tuition: $20
4 & 5 year camp - Tuition: $50

EXPLORING INSTRUMENTS CAMP -- GRADES (completed) K-8
JULY 8-12, 2013 -- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Students attending this camp will explore different instruments including piano, guitar, drums, marimba, violin and other instruments of the orchestra. Daily schedule:
     9:00 am Introduction to the language of music
     9:30 am Learning about the instruments (how they work and are made)
    10:20 am Refreshment break
    10:40 am Introduction to playing the different instruments
    11:30 am Musical games
    12:00 pm Dismissal
Friday, July 12 at 11:30 am - demonstration performance for family and friends.
Tuition: $75

CHORAL CAMP -- GRADES (completed) 3-12
JULY 15-19, 2013 -- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Students will be divided into two groups depending on grade and previous choral experience. The classes will focus on the development of vocal technique (breath control, diction, voice placement, etc. and musicianship skills including reading skills and sight singing skills. High quality literature appropriate to the age level will be used to practice these skills. Daily schedule:

9:00 am Vocal warm-ups, technique and ear training

9:30 am The language of music - reading skills

10:20 am Refreshment Break

10:40 am Repertoire rehearsal

11:30 am Sight singing

12:00 pm Dismissal

Friday, July 19 at 12:00 pm - performance for family and friends.

Tuition: $75