Strings Camp

Gala Concerts at 3:00 p.m. Friday
Old Mill Senior

For Students Entering: Grades 6-12
July 27- August 1

This camp is offered for students to improve their technique and musicianship in strings under expert conductors and coaches. A balanced instrumentation is planned with activities culminating in a gala performance.

Musical Activities
Music Theory, Concerts, Master Classes, Recitals, Sectional Rehearsals, Practice

Recreational Activities
Pool, Canoeing, Games & Tournament, Crafts, Crabbing, Archery, Talent Show, Water Carnival (Water activities supervised by certified instructors.)

Housing/Dining
Campers will be housed in five cabins, each of which has bunk beds and a common rest room area. At least two adult counselors will be assigned to each cabin. Meals will be provided family style. Most of the staff will live and dine with the campers and be available for help whenever needed. Three meals, an afternoon and evening snack will be provided each full day.

Conduct
Campers are expected to follow school and camp rules, regulations and staff requests and otherwise conduct themselves in such a manner that a safe and successful experience will result. Failure to do so will result in an immediate return to home and forfeiture of all money. Adult volunteers are necessary for help in the camp program. If you are available, please complete the form in the student acceptance packet.

NOTE: Operation of the camp as described depends upon funding of portions of the Board of Education budget. Certain cancellations or modification may be necessary.

Cost
The cost per camper is $375 for the week, which includes a T-shirt and DVD. A $100 deposit is required with the application. The deposit will be promptly refunded to all campers not accepted. It is not refundable for cancellations after the application deadline. Some scholarship assistance may be available to needy students. A form for requesting aid is in this brochure. Additional information may be requested. Payment in full is due by May 2, 2008, for students accepted.

Application Procedures
Complete the music camp application form. Be sure you get all signatures requested. Mail the application to Amy Cohn Coordinator of Music, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Make deposit checks payable to Anne Arundel County Public School. Applications Are Due February 28, 2008.

Audition Information
Location
Magothy River Middle School
241 Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold, MD 21012

Last Names Beginning A-L
March 3, 6:30-8:30 P.M.

Last Names Beginning M-Z
March 4, 6:30-8:30 P.M.
Weather Dates: March 10 & 11, 2008

String Applicants may audition at either an intermediate or advanced level. All scales must be memorized.

Intermediate applicants will prepare the melodies of:
· “Czech Folk Dance ” from Strictly Strings Book 2, pg.13,
· “Ahrirang” from Strictly Strings Book 2, pg. 26 ,
· a one octave chromatic scale,
· major scales one octave in C, G, D, F, and B flat, and

  Sight-reading will also be required



Advanced applicants will prepare:
· “Legato Etude” (#91 all, page 27)
· “Mazas Bowing Etudes” (#92, Meas. 1 to Meas. 7 (beat 1), pp. 27-29),
Muller Rusch String Method, Student Book 4,
· a two octave chromatic scale, and
· Major scales two octaves in C, G, D, A, F, B flat, and E flat (bass viol, one octave).

  Sight-reading will also be required

Click Here for a Scholarship Form

Music Application (download a .pdf registration form)
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For more information call the Music Office at 410-222-5465.

 

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Gala Concerts at 3:00 p.m. Friday
Old Mill High School
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Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

The Anne Arundel County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Questions regarding nondiscrimination should be directed to Mr. Leslie N. Stanton, Specialist in Human Relations, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
telephone 410-222-5318; (TDD) 410-222-5500.
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