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2010 DATES:
WEEK-1 (JULY 11th - 16th)
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WEEK-2 (July 18th - 23rd)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The
Greater Hazleton Philharmonic Society sponsors a summer music camp
in Drums, PA. We specialize in the instruction of strings including
violin,
viola, cello, and bass. In addition we offer brass, woodwinds,
percussion, guitar, and vocals. Space is limited and assigned on a
first come, first served basis.
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO
CAMP
Campers will be divided into various levels
depending upon ability. Group instruction will be conducted Monday
through Friday starting at 9:00 AM. Ensembles will be formed
various days from
6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Activities such as swimming, field games,
crafts, and rehearsals follow. Each week will conclude with a Friday
evening concert performed by the Greater Hazleton Philharmonic and will
include those
campers who are capable of playing with the orchestra. Beginner campers
will demonstrate what they have learned on Thursday night at a special
student recital. Campers and parents are asked to please remain on the
grounds until the concert is over.
WILL CAMP BE FUN ?
If you want to learn from great instructors, play in ensembles,
participate in
master classes, and learn to improvise, you will love camp. Along with
music, we offer
hikes, potato roasts, movie nights, crafts, and ' Ferrwood fun
passes.' Will it be fun? That's for you to decide!
ELIGIBILITY
1. Campers must be at least 9
years old to attend day camp. Resident campers must be 9-17 years of
age.
2. All campers, must have some prior
musical education on an orchestral instrument, or have played
flutophone in school. Campers with no musical training are not
eligible for camp.
3. Campers ages 11-17 with no
musical training can attend camp to study vocal music only.
4. Campers ages 11-17 who desire to
play an instrument must have had prior musical instruction. Please
note:
we will not accommodate
absolute beginners with no previous instruction on any
instrument.
5. Campers must play their major
instrument throughout camp. Learning a new instrument must be done on
the camper's free time.
6. Please note: all music
instruction including vocals will contain theory, scales, and more. All
instruction will be based on reading music, including percussion and
guitar.
7. Campers will be expected to
demonstrate their musical ability on Sunday night. Informal auditions
will be held to determine where to place each instrumentalist. Campers
will be expected to prepare a small piece of music for Sunday's
audition.
8. Aside from a small amount of
stringed instruments, campers are expected to have their own
instrument. Rental instruments will be made available to those who need
this service. Please contact the Philharmonic office at least two weeks
before camp starts to arrange for instrument rentals. Drummers
are
expected to provide their own practice pad and sticks.
9. Friday
night concerts will include a concert by the Greater Hazleton
Philharmonic Orchestra and those students who can play the
music in this concert. The second week's concert will feature the
Hazleton Philharmonic Big Band Sound. A special student recital is
scheduled for
Thursday July 7th and 14th for those students who are not quite ready
to play
with the orchestra. Students can perform solo, with their class, with
friends or in an ensemble. Family and friends are welcomed to attend
this performance.
VISITATION
Ferrwood Music Camp will offer a wide variety of activities both
musical and recreational. The camp is a very busy place. Parents and
adult guardians are welcome to visit at any time, as long as they are
signed in at the
registration desk and wear a visitor's pass. Visitation will be limited
to parents, guardians and immediate family only. Parents or guardians
must accompany any immediate family.
COST
See the Registration page for more
information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
See the Registration page for more information.
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