UW-Green BaySummer Camps
High School Band, Orchestra and Choral Camps: July 22-27, 2012
Celebrating 47 Years of Musical Excellence for Youth
For campers entering grades 9-12+
"It was an amazing experience for our daughter and only increased her love of music and has inspired her to continue with the violin. Her teacher was phenomenal (as was the entire staff) and this is something she will always remember and hope to do again next year!"
- Music Camper Parent
Camp Specifics:
- Daily Class Hours: 8:30 am - 3:40 pm
- Commuter Fee: $259 (includes instruction and camp t-shirt)
- Resident/Housing Fee: $495 (includes instruction, room and board, t-shirt, counselor supervision, and evening activity transportation) The cost of evening activities will vary depending on the camper's choice. It is recommended that you bring $20-$30 in cash for activities.
The Experience
Whether you are in band, orchestra or choir, this music camp will provide you with many new skills that you can take back to your school in the fall. You and your parents will be amazed at the musical progress you will make during this one week camp. You will meet new friends who share the same love for music that you do; and you will be inspired to continue on this amazing journey in the musical arts! Join us as we celebrate our 47th year -- a musical tradition at UW-Green Bay!
Band
By popular request, Professor Kevin Collins, the UWGB Music Camps Director and UWGB's Director of Bands, will conduct the primary camp band, the Wind Symphony. Dr. Scott Wright, our virtuoso clarinetist and fabulous conductor will conduct the Symphonic Band. A Sunday afternoon audition will determine band and orchestral wind/percussion placement.
Orchestra
Guaranteed to motivate and inspire you, Orchestra campers equally enjoy this camp. You will participate in multiple rehearsals, sectionals and masterclasses that will bring you to a new level of musicianship. The Orchestra Director's name will be announced at a later date.
Choir
High School voice campers will be members of the Phoenix Chorale, conducted by UW-Green Bay Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Randall Meder. Though the in-depth exploration of vocal technique and musical concepts, you'll be finding your own voice, and making memorable music with other serious singers like yourself.
AGAIN THIS YEAR: Are you a choir camper interested in Musical Theatre? You can participate in the musical theatre option class, culminating in a joint performance with the All-Camp Chorus in the Weidner Center. Limited to 20 campers. Musical Theatre track campers will receive an introduction to movement, acting and singing style. Register early for this one!
Guest Faculty and Artists
In addition to the excellent and dedicated UW-Green Bay faculty members who teach at the camps, you 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 campers will be chosen to receive partial scholarships to the 2013 camp.
- Camp Dance and other great social activities: An evening dance will be held for on Thursday, July 26th.
- Final Concert: 6:00 p.m. in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, July 27th. Free and open to the public.
Schedule
The camp week begins Sunday afternoon, July 22nd, 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
- 3:40 p.m. Class Dismissed
Eligibility
Campers entering grades 9–12 in the fall are eligible to apply. All campers must be recommended by a parent or guardian and a school music director. Their signatures must appear on the application form in order for the camper to be considered. Signatures are not required for online registrations.
3rd and 7th Hour Options Summer 2012 - Customize your camp experience!
Campers should choose TWO class options. One will serve as your 3rd Hour Option and one as your 7th Hour Option.
Camp Chorus - Most popular 7th Hour Option
The 2012 Camp Chorus will present your favorite tunes in a performance that will inspire your parents and friends. Stay tuned for this year's 'theme' This is the only 'choice' class that will perform at the Friday Weidner Concert.
Instrumental Ensembles - This year's instrumental ensembles will explore diverse and exciting new repertoire, from world music, to jazz, pop, and folk. This is a great choice if you want to stay on your instrument for an option hour, but learn music other than what you will be performing on the concert.
3rd Hour Option Choices:
- Composition
- The Total Flutist (flute choir)
- Heavy Metal Brass Choir
- Instrumental Jazz Improvisation (instrumentalists only)
- World Beat Percussion (for non-percussionists only)
- Technology: Introduction to Recordng Techniques
- Musical Theatre (must register for Camp Chorus 7th Hour)
- Northwinds Clarinet Ensemble (clarinet choir)
- Pop Strings and Fiddling (strings only)
- Saxophone Studio (saxophone choir)
7th Hour Option Choices:
- Camp Chorus (open to both instrumentalists and choral campers)
- Composition
- Instrumental Jazz Improvisation (instrumentalists only)
- Technology: Introduction to Recording Techniques
- World Beat Percussion (percussionists only)
- Music Tools (Intro Theory/Notation)