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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:

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)