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an inspiring week-long camp
for students in grades 6-12
ummer Music at Stanislaus is
located on the beautiful
campus of California State
University, Stanislaus. This
picturesque location, noted for its scenic
lakes and waterfalls is the perfect location in
which to make music, build friendships and
have fun! Campers from all sessions will
complete their week-long experience with
performances by the band, orchestra, choir
(senior session only), and piano ensembles
in the stunning Snider Recital Hall. Other
concerts include the Honors Chamber Camp
recital, faculty recital, and Friday afternoon
chamber music recital.
Imagination is
more important
than knowledge
­— Albert Einstein
(scientist and violinist.)
dedicated to
encouraging young
musicians to
reach their
highest potential
Campers are housed on campus in airconditioned rooms in the University’s housing
complex under the supervision of camp staff.
Recreation includes swimming, stafforganized recreational games, game room
with pool table, and a trip to “Funworks”
arcade and amusement park in Modesto.
Friday nights feature a special BBQ and ice
cream social.
Join us for a motivating, inspiring and fun
week of music making!
www.csustan.edu/music/camp
Visit the website at www.csustan.edu/music/
camp for more information, faculty bios,
pictures, recordings, frequently asked
questions, and more!
What students and parents are saying about
Summer Music Camp at Stanislaus:
Distinguished Artist Faculty
Senior Band
Dr. Stuart Sims
Senior Choir and Vocal
Octet
Dr. Daniel Afonso, Jr.
Senior and Junior
Orchestra
TBA
Senior and Junior Jazz
Ensemble
Dr. Andy Nevala
“For the first time, [my son] felt completely
surrounded and supported by peers. It was
‘cool’ to want to work hard, learn well, and love
music”
Piano
Dr. Stephen Thomas
Saxophone Quartet
Kevin Stewart
String Quartet
Dr. Daniel Davies
“It’s an amazing experience being part of a
band or orchestra, especially a capable one of
which I can feel truly proud.”
Brass Quintet
John Abigana
Woodwind Quintet
Denis Harper
Junior Band
Larry Colón
Composers
Dr. Brett Abigaña
“Many young people don’t get this kind of
experience until they are in college or graduate
school.”
“[Your camp] has made our daughter realize
how important music is to her...”
Sample Daily Schedule
See faculty bios at www.csustan.edu/music/camp
(Junior - no choir) *Pianists & Composer (see
below)
7:15 am
Breakfast
8:00 - 8:50 am
Band/Orchestra/Choir
9:00 - 9:50 am
Band/Orchestra/Choir
10:00 - 10:50 am
Electives
11:00 - 11:50 am
Sectionals
12:00 - 1:50 pm
Lunch
Recreation/swimming
2:00 - 2:50 pm
Electives
3:00 - 3:50 pm
Band/Orchestra/Choir
3:50 - 4:10 pm
Break
4:10 - 5:00 pm
Band/Orchestra/Choir
5:10 - 6:00 pm
Chamber Ensembles
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 - 10:00 pm
Recreation/Swimming
10:30 pm
In rooms (Junior - 10 pm)
Permission of Images and/or Audio: The Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) of
a participant enrolled in the Summer Music Camp at California State
University, Stanislaus grant permission for CSU Stanislaus, its employees,
and its agents to use visual and/or audio images of the Summer Music at
Stanislaus Camp participants on our official Website and in promotional
material. Visual and audio images are any type of recording, including
photographs, digital images, drawings, renderings, voices, sounds, video
recordings, audio clips and accompanying written descriptions. CSU
Stanislaus will not materially alter the original images. The signor agrees
that CSU Stanislaus owns the images and all rights related to them. The
images may be used in any manner or media without signor being notified,
such as University-sponsored Web sites, publications, promotions,
broadcasts, advertisements, posters and theater slides, as well as for
non-University uses. Signor waives any right to inspect or approve the
finished images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with
them. Signor releases CSU Stanislaus and its employees and agents,
including any firm authorized to publish and/or distribute a finished
product containing the images, from any claims, damages or liability
which they may ever have in connection with the taking or use of the
images or printed material used with the images.
*During large ensembles rehearsals, pianists &
composers will be involved in their own classes.
“Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want
to make good citizens. If a child hears fine
music from the day of his birth, and learns to
play it himself, he develops sensitivity,
discipline and endurance. He gets a beautiful
heart.”
— Shin’ichi Suzuki
California State University Stanislaus
Department of Music
One University Circle • Turlock, CA 95382
ph: (209) 667-3421 • fax: (209) 664-7027
Web site: www.csustan.edu/music/camp/
Email: [email protected]
CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP
(grades 9-12) June 15-25, 2011
Chamber Music Camp is an
intense program for the finest
young musicians in California.
A select group (up to
Students may choose to audition
28) accomplished
for any one of the following
musicians will be
ensembles: String Quartet, Vocal
selected by taped
Octet,
Brass Quintet, Woodwind
audition and awarded
Quintet, Saxophone Quartet, or
a Full Scholarship to
Piano Duo. (In addition, the
participate in the
pianists also may have the
chamber camp.
opportunity to combine with the
string quartet or woodwind
quintet.) Chamber groups will participate in approximately four hours of coaching daily with faculty and will
be highlighted in a chamber music concert on June 20.
The remainder of camp will consist of continued participation with their chamber groups and with the Senior Camp
band, orchestra or choir.
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Audition requirements:
A $25 non-refundable processing fee is required with
your application and recording. (If you are not accepted
for Chamber Camp and would like to attend Senior
Camp, the $25 will be applied toward tuition.) Audition
tapes must be postmarked by April 2. Students will be
notified by May 7.All CDs/tapes should include two
pieces in contrasting styles (an etude can substitute for
one of the pieces).
In addition, the following is also required:
Winds &
Brass:
please use the CBDA All-State high
school scales (available from www.cbda.
org)
Strings:
2 three-octave scales: one major and
one minor (melodic).
Singers:
a chromatic scale demonstrating your
range.
Pianists: Piano students are selected by participating in
the Sylvia Ghiglieri Piano Competition (to be held on
April 16, 2011 at CSU Stanislaus – contact the Music Dept.
www.csustan.edu/Music. The top two winners will be
offered scholarships to the Chamber Camp. Audition
tapes will be considered if the winners of the
competition are not able to come to camp (see
requirements above).
JUNIOR CAMP (grades 6-8) June 12-18, 2011
Junior Camp is open to all band, orchestra, and piano
students (pianists: please see information below), who have
completed grades six through eight in the spring of 2011.
Students will participate in concert band or orchestra as
major performing ensembles. In addition, campers will have
daily sectional rehearsals, elective classes (conducting, music
history, music theory, beginning piano, vocal techniques,
composition, and jazz ensemble), and the opportunity to
participate in chamber ensembles. Private lessons from
faculty may also be available for an additional fee.
SENIOR CAMP
(grades 9-12)
June 19-25, 2011
Senior Camp is open to all
band, orchestra, choral, and
piano students (pianists:
please see information below),
who have completed grades
nine through twelve in the
spring of 2011. In addition to
concert band, orchestra, and
choir as major performing
ensembles, students will have the opportunity to perform
in chamber ensembles and may take a variety of elective
classes including conducting, music history, music theory,
beginning piano, vocal techniques, composition, jazz
ensemble and improvisation. Private lessons from faculty
may also be available for an additional fee. An audition tape
is required for all graduating eighth grade instrumentalists
wishing to enroll in Senior Session. The tape should consist
of a two-octave scale and a solo that demonstrates technical
and musical ability.
Pianists will receive a daily individual lesson in a master
class format, classes in piano literature, keyboard harmony
and technique, and piano ensemble. In addition, students
will have elective classes from which to choose (see
descriptions under Junior or Senior camp headings). Piano
Camp will culminate with a concluding performance
celebrating each student’s accomplishments. For more
information about pianists’ schedule see the FAQs page
on our website: www.csustan.edu/music/camp
New this year to the vocal program will
be a musical theatre section as part of the choir
program. All enrolled choir students will have
the opportunity to learn major chorus and
ensemble pieces from popular Broadway shows.
Lessons will include stage movement and
choreography, acting, character analysis, and
Musical Theatre appreciation.
Composers CAMP
(grades 9-12) June 19-25, 2011
FEES
The Composers Program will be offered to high
school students who wish to develop their
compositional skills. Composers will receive multiple
lessons in a master class format with Dr. Brett
Abigaña, an internationally known composer and
Composition Program director. In addition, students
will participate in classes in counterpoint, harmony,
contemporary theory, the business side of
composition, and conducting. Students will also have
elective classes from which to choose (see
descriptions under Senior camp headings).
Throughout the composition program, there will be
ample opportunity for readings and performances of
the students’ works by their peers and faculty/staff.
To Register, please contact Dr. Daniel Davies at:
[email protected].
Early Bird
Resident:
$560
Resident:
$585
($100 deposit postmarked by 5/15/11)
($100 deposit postmarked after 5/15/11)
Resident tuition includes room, board, tuition, and full recreation
program. Resident payments or registrations received after 6/1 cannot
be guaranteed placement in the dorms.
Early Bird
Commuter:
$360
Commuter:
$385
($100 deposit postmarked by 5/15/11)
($100 deposit postmarked after 5/15/11)
Commuter tuition includes tuition, lunch, daytime recreation program,
and Sunday dinner.
A $100 non-refundable deposit (applicable to tuition) is
required with all registrations. Remaining balance is due by
6/1. Registrations received after 6/1 will be subject to a $25
late fee.
Parking: Students wishing to park on campus may purchase a
parking pass when they arrive. Cost is $6 per day (weekdays
only).
For More Information visit
www.csustan.edu/music/camp
REGISTRATION
Name____________________________________________________ Male
Parent/Guardian Name_____________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________________________ Telephone (____)____________ Email_ ________________________
Early Bird Resident $560
($100 deposit due postmarked by 5/15/11)
Resident $585
($100 deposit due postmarked after 5/15/11)
Early Bird Commuter $360
($100 deposit due postmarked by 5/15/11)
Commuter $385
($100 deposit due postmarked after 5/15/11)
Name of school_ __________________________________________ Don't forget your t-shirt size!
T-shirt size (adult sizes): Please circle S M L XL XXL
T-shirts cannot be guaranteed after June 1st. An extra $10 will be
applied after June 1st for any special T-shirt orders.
CAMP APPLYING FOR (please check appropriate box)
Chamber Applicants - please
mark resident or commuter
Instrument or voice (specify SATB)___________________________
Current grade in school (‘10-‘11)__________________
Female
Total Due_____________ Amount enclosed_______________
Minimum $100 deposit required, except Chamber - $25 fee
Make checks payable to: Summer Music at Stanislaus
Balance due by 6/1/11_______________________________________
Jr. Band June 12-18
Jr. Orchestra
June 12-18 Jr. Piano
Chamber
June 12-18 June 15-25
Please send registration form and payment to:
Summer Music at Stanislaus, CSU Stanislaus Music Dept.
One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382
Sr. Orchestra* June 19-25
Sr. Choir June 19-25
Sr. Piano
Sr. Band
June 19-25 June 19-25
______________________________ Date__________________
Participant Signature
Composers Camp
June 19-25
______________________________ Date__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
*All wind, brass, and percussion players are automatically enrolled in band. Auditions will determine orchestra wind players.
If you are not accepted to the chamber session, and would like to be automatically enrolled in the Senior session, please check BOTH the
chamber box and the senior box on the application form.