Eastern U.S. Music Camp

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"Thank you for a wonderful opportunity and such a well-run program! I was truly challenged, which is what I wanted."
-R. Berg (student)

The 2008 Music Program - Performing Groups & Classes

Each student may participate in several groups and on more than one instrument and/or voice. Students enjoy small classes taught by professional educators, solo artists, composers and conductors. Original compositions by students are developed and rehearsed for possible performance. Music ranges from traditional to rock and blues, from classical to modern.

Students can take more than one instrument at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, if desired.

Professional artists perform concerts, recitals and offer special workshops.

The culmination of the Eastern U.S. Music Camp activities will be a gala Final Concert on Friday, July 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Small ensembles will perform at 7:00 p.m. Awards will be presented and all of the performing organizations will be featured. A reception with refreshments and music will follow for parents, families, friends, faculty, guest artists and students.

Performing Groups

Each of the following 13 groups performs in a public concert every week:

Symphonic Band is open to all competent wind and percussion players. Major works of all periods are performed.
Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble open to all competent players.
Symphony Orchestra is open to all competent string players (with percussion and wind players participating by invitation).
Symphonic works of all periods are performed.
Concert Choir is required of all students. Choral works representing all periods of composition are presented.
Jazz Ensembles are open to all students who play jazz instruments.
Jazz Combos are open to all competent students who play jazz instruments.
Vocal Jazz Choir (admission by audition) features modern choral arrangements accompanied by a complete rhythm section.
Chamber Orchestra is open to all string players.
Studio Orchestra is open to all competent string players to perform special arrangements with Jazz Ensemble.
Madrigal Choir is a select voice ensemble.
Women's, Men's, and Chamber Choir.
Small String Ensembles are open to all string players; audition determines level of ensemble.

Ensembles / Workshops

Opportunities are available in ensemble performance emphasizing individualized instruction and coaching. Rehearsals are conducted daily.

The 2008 program includes the following ensembles and workshops:

Piano - plus Chamber Ensemble featuring piano
Brass
Improvisation
Percussion
Guitar - all styles including Contemporary Jazz and Rock Ensembles
String (All Strings)
Harp
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Woodwind

Voice
Composition and Arranging
Vocal Techniques/Repertoire
Piano Techniques/Repertoire
Vocal Jazz
Madrigal Choir
Women's Choir
Men's Choir
Chamber Choir
Electronic Music
Jazz Combos
Jazz Ensembles

Classes

Each student selects one of the following classes that meets daily:

Beginning Theory
Theory
Harmony

Composition and Arranging
Conducting
Improvisation

Typical Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Classes: Beginning Theory, Theory, Harmony, Composition and Arranging, Conducting, Improvisation

9:30 a.m. Symphonic Band, String Sectional, Vocal Workshop, Piano Workshop, Guitar Workshop

10:30 a.m. Concert Choir

12:00 noon Lunch

1:00 p.m. Symphony Orchestra, Piano Workshop, Saxophone Ensemble, Jazz Combo I or Recreation.

2:00 p.m. Woodwind Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Choir, String Ensembles, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combo II, Harp Ensemble or Recreation

3:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble II, Brass Ensemble, Vocal Ensembles, Flute Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble or Recreation

4:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble I, Chamber Orchestra, Studio Orchestra, Vocal Sectional, Woodwind Ensemble, Guitar: Contemporary and Rock Ensemble, or Recreation

5:00 p.m. Dinner

7:30 p.m. Evening "fun" Activities - daily Recreational Activities

7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Camp Recital (Solos and Ensembles)
Open to the public

"The experience has really made an impression on my son musically as well as socially. He said, 'It's the best time I've ever had!'"
-C. Evans (Mother)

7:30 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Classes: Beginning Theory, Theory, Harmony, Composition and Arranging, Conducting, Improvisation
9:30 a.m.	Symphonic Band, String Sectional, Vocal Workshop, Piano Workshop, Guitar Workshop
10:30 a.m.	Concert Choir
12:00 noon	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Symphony Orchestra, Piano Workshop, Saxophone Ensemble, Jazz Combo I or Recreation.
2:00 p.m.	Woodwind Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Choir, String Ensembles, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combo II, Harp Ensemble or Recreation
3:00 p.m.	Jazz Ensemble II, Brass Ensemble, Vocal Ensembles, Flute Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble or Recreation
4:00 p.m.	Jazz Ensemble I, Chamber Orchestra, Studio Orchestra, Vocal Sectional, Woodwind Ensemble, Guitar: Contemporary and Rock Ensemble, or Recreation
5:00 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.	Evening "fun" Activities - daily Recreational Activities
7:30 p.m.	Wednesdays: Camp Recital (Solos and Ensembles) Open to the public