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