Electives
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In addition to their regular schedule of rehearsals and sectionals, students take either 1 or 2 elective classes, listed below, that they attend every day. This allows campers to explore different areas of interest or play in new types of ensembles. Placement is made according to the date the application is received, preference, class capacity, and qualification. |
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We offer classes for all levels of playing ability; however, some electives are limited to advanced players or have other requirements as listed in the description. |
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Please click on the elective below to see a description. |
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BRASS CHOIR - Small ensemble of trumpets, horns, trombones, baritones & tubas - May also audition for orchestra
CHAMBER MUSIC FOR STRINGS - Small ensembles of strings. For Advanced Students Only. Placement in this class will be determined during your regular audition at camp. Results will be posted on Sunday evening and those not placed in a chamber group will be place in a different elective.
CLARINET CHOIR - Small ensemble of E♭, B♭, alto, bass and contra alto/bass clarinets
COLOR GUARD - ELEMENTARY - Learn the most basic components of color guard, including flag work and dance. No prior experience is necessary. Bring pole & flag if possible. However, rental flags are available.
COLOR GUARD - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED - Covers all elements of color guard; including flags, weapons and dance. This elective is for students who have at least one year of color guard experience. Bring pole & flag if possible.
CONDUCTING - Learn the basic beat patterns of directing.
COUNTRY MUSIC FOR VIOLIN - Violinists will become acquainted with tis traditional style & learn specific tunes. Will be offered at all ability levels.
DRUM MAJOR - To learn either the fundamentals or advanced concepts of conducting, teaching, & leadership.
FLUTE CHOIR - Small ensemble of flutes
HORN CHOIR - Small ensemble of horns
IMPROVISATION - For advanced jazz players to learn to play impromptu solos. Limited to sax, trumpet, trombone & piano - grade 10 & up. You may also enroll in Jazz Band.
INTRO TO MUSIC EDUCATION - Limited to students who have completed 10th grade and older. An exploration of career opportunities as well as academic requirements, and course work leading to certification as a music educator.
JAZZ BAND - Sax, trumpet, trombone, rhythm & percussion students will audition on registration day for one of the four jazz bands. If choosing this elective, list as 1st choice. Those not qualifying will be placed in jazz methods. 9th grade & above only.
LEADERSHIP - Class to learn the skills necessary for positions such as officer & section leader.
LOW BRASS ENSEMBLE - Small ensemble of tubas & euphoniums
MARCHING PERCUSSION (Introduction to) -Introduction to playing marching percussion instruments.
MUSIC LITERATURE - Will provide a greater understanding & enjoyment of music.
ORCHESTRA/WINDS & PERCUSSION - For ADVANCED wind & percussion students interested in performing with a full orchestra. BY AUDITION ONLY. Those not qualifying will be assigned another elective. You may also enroll in a woodwind quintet, jazz band, brass choir, trombone choir or percussion ensemble.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE - Small ensemble of percussion instruments. You may also audition for orchestra or jazz band. For Advanced Students Only.
*NEW* PERCUSSION WORKSHOP - A new workshop for advanced percussionists. Morning classes will consist of your regular ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, etc. The afternoon will be classes chosen from Solo Marimba, Marimba Ensemble, Steel Drums, World Percussion, Percussion Ensemble. This will take both elective choices. For Advanced Students Only.
PIANO - An introduction to piano basics
REED MAKING FOR BASSOON AND OBOE - Class limited to bassoonists and oboistswho wish to learn to make & adjust reeds. Suggested for 9th grade & above. Warning: Sharp utensils will be used in this class. It is advisable for students to provide their own tools.
RHYTHMIC STUDIES - Learn basic elements of rhythm & counting.
ROCK MUSIC HISTORY - An exploration of the development of Rock and Roll styles, from their roots in rhythm and blues up to recent trends, through examination of recordings and viveos from representative eras.
SAX CHOIR - Small ensemble of alto, tenor & bari saxes
STRING BASS ENSEMBLE - Chamber ensemble for string bass students
TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC - An introduction to music software including composition, accompaniment, and editing software
THEORY - To learn either the fundamentals of theory including scales, key signatures, intervals, chord structure, & simple melodic dictation or the more advanced aspects of complicated chord structures, key schemes, intervals, & melodic dictation. All Theory students will be required to take a placement exam on registration day.
TROMBONE CHOIR - Small ensemble of trombones
TRUMPET CHOIR - Small ensemble of trumpets
TWIRLING - To learn baton techniques. Will be offered at all levels.