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It’s impossible to describe Ferrwood Music Camp without first describing its founder, Rev. Joseph Ferrara, known and loved by many simply as Father Joe. When Father Joe arrived in Hazleton as a young priest, his “orders” from Msgr. Molino of Most Precious Blood Church included getting his kids "off the streets and out of trouble." He used his musical talent to forge a program for area youngsters, starting them in Music Education as early as possible. He used a simple instrument akin to the flutophone to lay the foundations of music theory, notation, and scales. Over the years Father Joe’s ambition and good will led to the creation of the Hazleton Philharmonic Orchestra and Hazleton Philharmonic Chorus. Eventually, the  demand for more musicians led to the opening of the Ferrwood Music Camp in 1967. Read more: Father Joe at our Parent Page.