Furman Band and Orchestra Camp
June 14 - 19, 2009
Attracting
talented young musicians from multiple states, this compact one-week camp offers
exceptional opportunities to perform in a variety of ensembles: a full symphony
orchestra, a string orchestra, two concert bands, a wind symphony,
a jazz ensemble and several chamber groups. The atmosphere for young musicians
is stimulating, combining as it does the challenge of performing with other
motivated musicians, the experience of daily rehearsals and the opportunity
for both individual and group instruction. In addition to performance instruction,
the camp offers classes in basic musicianship for all levels, optional private
lessons and daily recreational activities, all within the beautiful setting
of the Furman campus. The week will be a memorable experience of musicianship
and camaraderie.
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Who
May Apply...
- For students age 12 - 18 as of June 12, 2009.
- Middle school students: must have at least two years of study on your concert band or orchestral string instrument. Suzuki Strings: In order for string students to feel comfortable in the orchestral environment violinists should be playing at Suzuki Book 4 level or above, and violists, cellists, and double basses should be playing at Suzuki Book 2 level or above. Applicants should have at least two years of ensemble experience in a band, orchestra or chamber ensemble.
- High School students: must have had at least three years of study and ensemble experience on your concert band or orchestral string instrument. In order for string students to feel comfortable in the orchestral environment violinists should be at Suzuki Book 6 level or higher; violists, cellists, and double basses at Suzuki Book 5 level or higher.
- Acceptance based on balance of instrumentation, residence hall space, applicant's grade level, ability level, date of application and prior attendance. Apply early, some sections close prior to the application deadline. Must be age 12 BEFORE June 12.
Ensembles...
- BAND CAMP: Three concert bands, one symphony orchestra wind/percussion section, one jazz ensemble, several chamber ensembles. Students audition Sunday and are seated in their primary band. Placement in the jazz or chamber ensembles is for advanced students and based on the Sunday audition and their personal interest. Students rehearse with their designated ensembles every day.
- STRINGS CAMP: One string-only orchestra, one full symphony orchestra with wind/percussion sections, one jazz ensemble, one string quartet. Students audition Sunday and are seated in their primary orchestra. Placement in the jazz ensemble or quartet is for advanced students and based on the Sunday audition and their personal interest. Students rehearse with their designated ensembles every day.
- JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, drums and piano needed. The instrument you audition on for the jazz ensemble may not be your primary camp instrument - for example- piano or bari sax. Yes - we need good jazz pianists.
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Auditions...
- You have 5 minutes to show off your skills and let the auditioner know your interests (if advanced enough for orchestra or a chamber ensemble). Prepare a brief solo excerpt or etude no more than 2 minutes in length. Know the scales and key signatures appropriate for your grade level. They will ask you to sight-read a brief excerpt. Since you spend much of the first two days at camp sight-reading music in the ensembles, this is an important part of your placement testing.
- Percussion - your audition takes a bit longer since you need to do the above solos on keyboard (scales) plus snare (rudiments) and timpani (tuning). If you only play one or two of those, no problem - that's why you come to music camp! Audition on the percussion areas in which you have experience. If you have never played timpani, you do not have to audition on timpani. Jazz drum set auditions are optional. If interested, come prepared to play a sampling of various set rhythms (swing, latin, funk).
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Sunday Registration Check-In and Placement Auditions |
Friday Check-Out, Lunch , and Closing Concert |
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