Classes

All campers will be enrolled in one mini class that meets daily.  Here students will be able to refine skills already learned or pick up new skills by taking a class like steel drums.  Class placement is based on application date.  Certain classes have a limited number of seats so apply early!  A list of the classes offered to campers is listed below.

High School vocalists do not select classes. Vocalists will all be enrolled in Choir, Musical Theatre, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Staging for Singers,

Song Literature, and other topics which pertain specifically to vocal students.

 

Camp Choir

For ALL campers. Rehearsal begins early, before all other activities begin but well worth it. One of the most popular classes of camp!

Musical Theatre

ANY high school student can participate in learning scenes of a Broadway musical. A performance on Friday night does not conflict with any other concerts. Come have a blast on stage!

Alternative Strings

Explore the tricks of the trade for string playing. Learn jazz, rock, Celtic, and fiddling techniques. Strings only.

String Literature

Discover many standards of string literature, including style, small and large ensembles, score reading, and basic orchestral conducting.

High School Strings only.

Double Reed Making

Learn the different styles of making oboe or bassoon reeds. (Bring $10 cash to cover materials.)

Oboe and Bassoon students only.

Flutists Makeover

Transform your playing with tips that create better tone, intonation, vibrato, and faster fingers. Includes introduction to piccolo technique. Jr or Sr High flutists.

Drumline Fundamentals

A survey of rudimentary drum techniques that apply to traditional drumline preparation. Jr or Sr High percussionists.

Electric Guitar Class

Learn the basics of electric guitar. Camper must provide guitar and amp.

Jazz Bass Class

Improve your electric or upright bass skills to accommodate the many jazz idioms. Camper must provide instrument and amp.

Conducting Fundamentals

Learn the beat patterns, style, score reading, and rehearsal techniques for conductors. This is for those who have never enrolled in conducting before.

Advanced Conducting

The next step for conducting students, this is an invaluable class for student band or orchestra conductors and drum majors. Sr High students only.

Rhythm Fundamentals

Improve your counting & rhythmic skills as applied to any and all styles of music.

**All first-year 6th and 7th grade campers are automatically enrolled in this class.

Sight Reading

Learn sight reading skills to make learning new music easier for solos and ensembles.

History of Composers

Explore through videos and recordings the history of composers and their music. Highlights of musical standards through time will be brought to life.

Jazz Piano

Learn chord changes and voicing to play with lively jazz combos!

Jazz Improvisation

Discover how to play jazz improv! Experiment with outrageous ideas and gain comfort performing on your own instrument. Sections open to sax, trumpet, and trombone.

Theory and Ear Training

Train your ear to hear and identify melodies, intervals, and chords. Learn the basics of music how music is structured and organized.

Music Composition

For more advanced students who have had previous theory training and want to dive deeper into how to write your own music. High School students only.

Multimedia Class

Due to limited size, students must register early! With your own computer, you will create musical & video projects. High School students only.