Knollcrest Music Camp

Junior Camp

• Grades 7-8
• August 13-17, 2012
• 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Junior Camp students may choose to participate in:

• one (1) ensemble and take three (3) elective classes
  OR
• two (2) ensembles and no elective classes

Senior Camp

• Grades 9-12
• August 6-10, 2012
• 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Senior Camp students may choose to participate in:

• one (1) ensemble and take two (2) elective classes
  OR
• two (2) ensembles and no elective classes

Classes/Ensembles

Classes

Introduction to the Piano:

Held in the digital piano lab. This is a class for students with no previous piano experience. Students will learn beginning piano skills.

Advanced Piano Class:

This class will be held in the piano lab. Under the tutelage of our piano instructor, students will be able to work on their own pieces, new pieces introduced during camp, and have the opportunity to play for the class and as a multi-piano ensemble.

Guitar Class:

Beginning guitar: (0-1 years of experience)
Learn basic guitar techniques and notation in a group setting. Students must provide their own guitar.
Advanced guitar: (2 or more years of experience)
Build on your basic skills by adding more difficult techniques. Taught in a group setting. Students must provide their own guitar.

Bass Guitar Class:

Beginning bass guitar: (0-1 years of experience)
Learn bass guitar techniques in a group class. You must provide your own bass guitar.
Advanced Bass guitar: (2 or more years experience)
Learn advanced bass guitar techniques in a group setting. You must provide your own bass guitar.

Brass Ensemble (Senior Camp only):

this ensemble is open to all brass players. Work with our outstanding brass instructors to focus on tone, intonation and blend through ensemble playing.

Careers in Music (Junior Camp only):

Explore the many options found in the field of music. Each day students will be taught by a professional working in one of the many fields in music.

Chamber Music (woodwinds and strings only):

Learn to play ensemble music in a small chamber setting. Students will be divided into appropriate ensembles and coached on the intricacies of chamber music performance. Woodwinds and strings only.

Composition (Senior Camp only):

Learn the basics of music composition and put daily lessons into practice by actively composing. At-home work will be assigned daily. Students will be expected to share their work in class each day. The ability to read music is required.

Dance Class:

Students will learn a dance routine that integrates jazz and contemporary styles. While learning this routine, they will develop an appreciation for dance as a fine art and learn proper technique. No experience or special equipment required.

Fiddle Class (Junior Camp only):

For string players only. Learn the basics of fiddling and folk music. All orchestral string instruments may participate.

Flute Choir:

Students will learn about and play music written for flute ensemble, from 3-6 parts. Intonation, embouchre, proper breathing, and high note fingerings will be taught. High school students will have the opportunity to play the bass and alto flutes.

Fundamentals of Music Theory:

This course introduces students to the rudiments of music theory: rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, melody, chords and tonality, for the purpose of developing an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of tonal music.

Handbells:

Learn the basics of ringing handbells and play in a bell ensemble. Please indicate previous experience. Students must be able to read music well for this class.

Jazz Improvisation (Senior Camp only) :

A class for instrumentalists who wish to learn the basics of jazz improvisation.

Mariachi (Senior Camp only):

Be a part of our Mariachi Band. Learn this exciting style of music and its history. This class is open to violin, string bass, trumpet and acoustic guitar players only. (Numbers are limited)

Music and the Movies: (Senior Camp only)

Explore the role music has played in cinema from early silent films to today’s blockbuster hits.

Voice Class:

Students will work in a studio setting with a vocal professional to develop and improve individual vocal technique and tone production. A variety of repertoire will be utilized.

The World of Music (Junior Camp only):

In this course, students will learn about music as it has existed at various times throughout human culture, including non-Western music. No reading of music notation involved. Simply come and enjoy!

Ensembles

Students must have at least one year of experience and bring their own instrument. Knollcrest Music Camp does not supply instruments.

Band:

A concert band ensemble. For flute and piccolo, oboe, clarinet, alto and bass clarinet, bassoon, French horn, saxophone, trumpet and cornet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba and percussion.

Choir:

Practice and perform choral works as an ensemble.

Jazz Band:

A jazz band for all saxophones, trumpet and cornet, trombone, bass clef baritone or euphonium, drumset (experience needed), electric guitar, electric or string bass, and piano.

Music Theatre:

Involves dancing, acting, and singing in a production of a well-known musical. You are required to provide your own costume. Music theatre is limited to the first 60 applicants. Additional applicants will be placed in choir. No student instrumentalists are used.

String Orchestra:

For violin, viola, cello and bass players.

Videos

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Orchestra

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Senior Orchestra

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Senior Music Theatre

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Senior Jazz

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Senior Choir

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Senior Band

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Music Theatre

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Jazz B

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Jazz A

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Choir

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Band B

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Band A

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Junior Music Theatre

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Flute Choir Noon Assembly

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Fiddle Class Noon Assembly

Knollcrest Music Camp 2012 | Dance Class Noon Assembly