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"My parents wanted to stay at the camp themselves when they saw the beautiful campus and school!"   N. Walsh (student)

Colgate is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.  Situated on an 1,100-acre hillside campus in beautiful central New York State, the campus is accented by a lake and tree-lined walks and drives. Several University buildings date to the 19th and early 20th centuries. The quadrangle on the hill includes Memorial Chapel, modern residence halls, O'Connor Campus Center, and a blend of old and new academic buildings. Also located on the hill overlooking scenic mountains are the Observatory, the Cultural Center and the Dining Hall. Down from the hill are more residence halls, Case Library, Dana Arts Center, Student Union, Sanford Field House and the University's athletic fields.

Hamilton is a village of 2,500 people. Shops, homes and the Colgate Inn front a green in the center of town. The campus adjoins the village, and Hamilton's shops and services are an easy walking distance for students.

Parents and friends are welcome to visit the Eastern U.S. Music Camp at any time and will find the numerous concerts presented by the performing groups especially enjoyable. Parents may stay overnight at the Colgate Inn in Hamilton.  A list of other overnight accommodations is also available at the Colgate University Website. www.colgate.edu

Dana Fine Arts Center

Brehmer Theater (Concerts, Recitals)

Rehearsals, Clinics, Classes, Private Lessons, Workshops

Air Conditioned

Numerous practice rooms with Steinway pianos

Student Union - Dances, Rehearsals, Master Classes

O'Connor Campus Center

Snacks, Movies, Post Office, Computer Lab (e-mail access)

Colgate University Library and Science Library

Curtiss E. Frank Dining Hall - air conditioned

Boys' Music Dormitory & Girls' Music Dormitory: West Hall, Andrews Hall

Modern, Laundry Facilities, Lounges, TV

Huntington Physical and Recreation Center (Plus Fitness Center and Sauna)

Lineberry Natatorium

Indoor and Outdoor Olympic-Size Pool
Tennis, Basketball and Raquetball Courts
Colgate University Golf Course

In the event of illness or injury, students are taken to Hamilton Community Hospital which is adjacent to the campus and open 24 hours a day. The Campus Nurse or Emergency Medical Technician resides on the campus and is available 24 hours a day.

Resident students are housed in modern college dormitories on the beautiful Colgate University Campus.
Residence:  Boy's Dormitory, Girl's Dormitory.  Students are grouped by age, mostly 2 per room, surrounded by same age students.  Counselors reside on the same floors with students.   Boys' and girls' dormitories include laundry facilities, lounges, phones, TV. Phone jacks are available in each room. Cell phones may be used except during classes, rehearsals and public performances.  Phone jacks are available in each dorm room.  Computer or e-mail access is available at the Colgate Computer Center, Colgate Library, or in dorm rooms.

Three well-balanced meals including a full and varied salad bar are served daily by the Marriott Corporation in the Curtiss E. Frank Dining Hall. Vegetarian meals are also served daily. The modern stone facility provides an intimate atmosphere with wooden tables next to windows overlooking the beautiful valley and hills below.

"The experience I gained this summer at camp was immeasurable.  I can't tell you how thankful I am for that opportunity!"
E. Mesick (Student)

The Eastern U.S. Music Camp is easily accessible by car, bus, and air. Colgate University is located on Rt. 12B in Hamilton, New York, 30 miles southwest of Utica and 38 miles southeast of Syracuse, NY. Commercial airline service is available to Syracuse (Hancock International Airport) with transportation provided to the campus and Music Dormitories. Greyhound bus or Coach U.S.A. Shortline (Tel. 212-736-4700) conveniently stops at the Student Union on campus (located next to the Dana Arts Center). For those who are driving, detailed directions will be included in a final information packet mailed to registered students in May before Camp begins.  Also, for driving directions, places to stay, and photos of the campus, see the Colgate University Website. www.colgate.edu

"Everyone was friendly, professional, plus I improved so much!  Thanks for so many challenging opportunities.  I had the best summer
of my life.  I can't wait for next summer!"   E. Friedman (student)

"I attended EUSMC over 20 years ago. The experience was instrumental in my future success - in business and in music. I learned to expect the best out of myself and those around me. I learned that I could accomplish more than I ever thought. I learned to absolutely love good music. I made friends. I had fun."   Jeff Goodman, Colorado (former student)