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"My daughter really enjoyed Music Camp and she had a very good time at Colgate. I thank you particularly for the musical activities, the quality of teaching, the friendly atmosphere and the outstanding supervision. Thanks again for your excellent Music Camp and for taking such good care of my daughter."
  -E. Viard - Paris, France (Mother)






 

Recitals

Students are given the opportunity to participate in Eastern U.S. Music Camp recitals held each Wednesday evening. All performances are held in the air-conditioned Dana Arts Center on campus. Faculty and guest artist recitals are also held throughout the summer.

2008 Schedule of Concerts

Jazz Ensembles, Vocal Jazz Choir, Symphonic Band: July 5, 13, 19, 25, 2008
Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble Concert Choir, Madrigal, Womens' and Mens' Vocal Ensemble, Small Ensembles: July 6, 12, 20, 25, 2008
Recitals: Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008
Final Concert: Friday, July 25, 2008, 7:30 p.m. 
Small Ensembles: Friday, July 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Recitals: 7:30 p.m., weekly
Saturday evening concerts: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoon concerts: 3:00 p.m.
   
All concerts take place in the air-conditioned Main Concert Hall of the Dana Arts Center on the Colgate University Campus.  CD's are available of all concerts.

Recreational Activities-Supervision

Recreation includes swimming, tennis (lessons available), track, wall climbing, volleyball, racquetball, softball, basketball, golf, plus a Fitness Center. Pizza parties are held in the dormitory following concerts. Movies, picnics, art, and craft classes are also offered plus the students enjoy walks to a nearby old fashioned ice cream shop and the Colgate Bookstore. A trip is taken either to the Glimmerglass Opera, Cooperstown, N.Y. or the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y..

All activities are organized and supervised by the counseling staff and dormitory heads daily. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the extensive athletic facilities of Colgate University, particularly the modern Reid Athletic Center. Students are supervised 24 hours daily by certified, experienced music faculty and carefully selected and experienced counselors.  Most counselors are previous "campers."