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Chamber Music GroupsEach camper is placed in two or more chamber groups, based on an audition the first day of camp.
A faculty coach picks an appropriate piece (pianists will have already prepared one), and the group starts to work,
rehearsing six days a week- three days with their coach, and three days independently.
Once the piece is ready, the group performs for the whole camp, always to appreciative applause. Then, on to the next challenge- a more difficult movement from the same work, or a brand new piece. Private Lessons and PracticingCampers have two 45-minute private lessons per week with their teacher, focusing on mastering their chamber music parts, but also learning solo pieces. The caring attention of our faculty in our informal setting often creates a special bond between student and teacher. Music Theory and Music StudiesCampers meet regularly in small Music Theory classes with other campers at their own level, working on basics like intervals, key signatures, and rhythm, or advanced topics like harmonic analysis. All-camp Music Studies classes feature varied topics such as "How to rehearse without a coach," "Shostakovitch's Russia," a Master Class with a guest composer, or a preview of an upcoming faculty performance. Always popular is a panel of faculty who share insights about their own musical careers. |
Practicing between the double-pines.
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| Secondary InstrumentsMusic pops up outside of scheduled rehearsal as well. Some campers bring secondary musical instruments to play in their free time. Others gravitate toward musical activities such as group singing or improvising together. Skits often feature musical accompaniment. |
