Chorus
Chorus is for students to sing and make music together! No singing experience is necessary and students will not be required to sing solo. Students explore the fundamentals of singing including proper posture, breathing techniques, intonation, and phrasing. Repertoire includes simple choral pieces in unison and with harmony. The joy of singing is what this experience is all about!
Music & Movement
Music & Movement classes are based on the pedagogical theories of Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze. Students explore musical elements through movement, folk songs, games, and other hands-on activities.
Some of the skills emphasized in Music & Movement include:
- Matching pitch with the voice
- Keeping a steady beat
- Reading and understanding rhythmic notation
- Sight singing from the staff
- Improvising
- Composing
Chamber Music Class
Students are placed in small groups according to age and level and are coached by the faculty on chamber repertoire. Students learn the skills of ensemble performance and explore the roles of other instruments. This class is for intermediate to advanced students. Students must submit a recent recording and repertoire list, in order to participate in a chamber music group.
Musicianship Class
Musicianship includes the study of many aspects of music. Musicianship Class consists of rhythmic ensemble, conducting, composing, music history, theory, ear training, and note reading. Students are also introduced to other genres such as folk and jazz.
Performance Class
Students perform for their peers and a faculty coach in a relaxed and informal setting and, in the process, work on performance skills such as proper preparation and stage etiquette.
Vocal Ensemble
Students work on vocal performance topics while learning and performing small ensembles (duets, trios, or quartets) from classical and musical theater repertoire. This class is specifically for voice students, since it deals with the challenges and creative challenges that arise while singing in harmony and performing with other singers.
String Ensemble
All string instruments—violin, viola, cello, double bass—are invited to participate in the string ensemble. Students rehearse standard string ensemble repertoire each day with a conductor, culminating in a performance at the Ensembles Concert on Friday, July 14.
Beginners do not participate in string ensemble.
Full Day Program - Instrument Offerings
Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Voice, Flute, Clarinet,
Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Percussion, Composition
Advanced Piano Program
The Advanced Piano Program is for serious pianists who are looking to have more intensive classes geared towards their piano studies.
Courses include Piano Repertoire, Technique, and Performance classes, in addition to Masterclasses with camp piano faculty.
Pianists in the Advanced Piano Program typically should have the following pieces (or of similar level) in their repertoire:
- Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven Sonatas (not Sonatinas)
- Chopin Etudes, Ballades, Impromptus, Scherzos
- Brahms Rhapsodies
- Rachmaninov Preludes, Etudes
The program will be incorporated into the regular Full Day Program.
STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY AUDITION ONLY.