Middle School
Band, Orchestra, and Choral Camps
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"Our daughter always feels special being able to play on stage at the Weidner Center. She also
likes interacting with students from other schools and feels special that she gets to work with such talented instructors from across the U.S."
- Parent of a 2008 Music Camper
July 12-18, 2009
For students entering grades 6-9
Registrations still accepted until July 6th, 2009
Daily Class Hours: 8:30 am - 3:40 pm
- Commuter Fee: $249 (includes instruction and camp t-shirt)
- Resident Fee: $569 (includes instruction, room and board, camp t-shirt, counselor supervision and evening activity transportation)
Auditions will be held for Band, Orchestra, and Choir participants on Sunday
afternoon.
There are no auditions for 6th & 7th graders in X-Band.
The Experience
Students just like you from all over Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Illiniois and Minnesota are amazed at how much they learn at just one week of UWGB's Summer Music Camp. Whether you've just started playing your instrument or you've been playing or singing for a few years already, this camp will move you to a new level in your skills and love for music. You will start school this Fall with honed skills that will impress your music teacher and enhance the quality of your performing group at school. Be part of an amazing tradition! Sign up for the UWGB Summer Music Camp today!
X-TRA! X-TRA! Make X-BAND your NEXT band!
Why X-Band? We know of no other band camp in the region that caters to the needs of the young musician, and employs 'beginner-musician teaching specialists' to work with this clientele.
Designed for the young musician entering 6th & 7th grades, X-Band will help you expand your musical abilities. With no audition required, you will have fun and fast paced rehearsals and classes that will challenge you; all with upbeat, super-experienced instructors. Laura Robinson, of Escanaba, MI will be your conductor. Hold on tight for the best band week ever!
Note: If you are a seventh grader, with a band director's recommendation, you may opt out of the X-Band by auditioning for a chair in one of the other bands. Recommendations may be sent by email to summercamps@uwgb.edu.
Band
The Green Bay and Honors Bands feature exciting music that will be fun and challenging! You will want to share the music titles with your band teacher in fall. Rich Tengowski from Kohler School District and Scott Wright, from the University of Kentucky will be your conductors. Students will audition to get into these bands.
Choir
She's Back! You will love Amy Thiel, choral director at Oconto Falls High School. Choir students will sing in the mixed choir and in the all-camp chorus. Get ready for some very cool, contemporary songs that you will be singing the rest of the summer!
Orchestra
Ms. Palmieri is coming back with rave reviews! Valerie Palmieri, orchestra director at Western High School in Walled Lake, MI, comes with a trunk full of music (literally) that meets you at your level and takes you to musical heights you've only dreamed about. Bring your friends! You will want to share the experience!
Guest Faculty and Artists
In addition to the excellent and dedicated UW-Green Bay faculty members who teach at the camps, students will be taught by some of the finest teachers and professional performers from across the country. Click here for more information about this summer’s Music Camp faculty.
Special Features
- Awards: Outstanding students will be chosen to receive partial scholarships to the 2010 camp.
- Camp Dance and other great social activities: An evening dance will be held on Friday, July 17.
- Final Concert: Saturday, July 18 at 9:00 a.m. in the prestigious Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.
Schedule
The camp week begins Sunday afternoon, July 12, with auditions and an all-camp meeting. Daily sessions are held Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. A typical daily schedule is:
- 8:30 a.m. Sectional
- 9:35 a.m. Rehearsal
- 10:40 a.m. Master Class
- 11:45 a.m. Lunch
- 12:35 p.m. Rehearsal
- 1:40 p.m. Comprehensive Musicianship Rehearsal
- 2:45 p.m. Enrichment/Individual Interest Class
7th Hour Options
Most Popular Option: Camp Chorus
Amy Thiel/Randall Meder Directors
The 2009 Camp Chorus will present your favorite tunes in a performance that will inspire your parents and friends. This year's offering, "Hooray for Hollywood" will feature show-stoppers from the big screen, closing out the Saturday Weidner Concert in spectacular style.
Diverse Styles (Instrumental Ensembles) This year's instrumental ensembles will explore diverse and exciting new repertoire, from world music, to jazz, pop and folk.
Music Tools (Intro Theory/Notation)
Heavy Metal (Brass Choir)
Camp Chorus : Hooray for Hollywood
Northwinds (Clarinet/Double Reed Ensemble)
The Total Flutist (exploring the flute family)
World Beat Percussion (percussionists only)
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation
Saxophone Studio
Pop/Studio Strings
Technology: Introduction to Recording Techniques
Eligibility
Students entering grades 6–9 in the fall are eligible to apply. All students must be recommended by a parent or guardian and a school music director.
