Singing
(practice with traditional choral
singing as well as
"show choir" styles; emphasis on healthy vocal techniques,
breathing, head voice vs. chest voice, and
variety of literature, with solo opportunities for interested campers);
String
Instruments
(instruction in violin, viola, cello, and
string bass when available, depending on age and experience); solo spots
available for guitarists;
Percussion
(group jam pieces; use of small orchestral percussion such as
triangle, temple blocks, claves, and cymbals; techniques for mallet percussion
(i.e. xylophone, metallophone, glockenspiel); World Music Drumming; ensemble
playing; creative composition;
Keyboard
(individualized
and group instruction based on student
experience; one keyboard per 2 students; students taking lessons may bring
their own books);
Recorder
and Woodwind Instruments
(the
Recorder
Belt Program
is
modeled after the Martial
Arts- students earn a colored belt for each
song they play correctly. Each successive level builds playing ability and
musical knowledge. Belts are tied onto the recorder. As students
progress in skill, their recorder shows their achievements. Students who play
a woodwind band instrument may bring it if they wish to be placed in a small
ensemble- only for the brave of heart as small ensembles are challenging);
Movement and
Musical Games
(International folk dances and multicultural music from around the
world; games and activities which
stimulate coordination, thinking skills, and knowledge about music and music
reading; basic and
advanced levels of music theory; some basic conducting).
"Tutti Time" (All campers meet together for the last hour of
the day for various fun activities, such as arts and crafts, games,
choreography with Miss Nicole, or "surprise" fun events. In Italian,
"tutti" means "all". See also: "Tutti Time Schedule".)
