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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 2010 Music Program - Performing Groups, Ensembles, 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 23, 2010. Small ensembles will perform at 7:00 p.m. followed by the major performing groups at 7:30 p.m.  All of the performing organizations will be featured. A reception with refreshments will follow for parents, families, friends, faculty, guest artists and students.

Each of the following 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 / Master Classes

Opportunities are available in ensemble performance emphasizing individualized instruction and coaching. Rehearsals are conducted daily Monday to Saturday. Concerts are Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon (recreation rest of day). To accommodate students with different levels of ability, auditions for seating in the various ensembles take place the first or second evening of your session.

The 2010 program includes the following ensembles and Master Classes:

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

Typical Daily Schedule

"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)