Furman Band & Orchestra Camp
June 13 - 18, 2010
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
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For band and orchestral students age 12 - 18. APPLICATION DEADLINE is MAY 1.
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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.
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High School students: must have 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.
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- Acceptance is based on instrumentation balance of the ensembles, 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 1.
Ensembles...
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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.
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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.
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, drums and piano needed. The instrument you audition on for the jazz ensemble does not have to be your primary camp instrument - for example- guitar, piano or bari sax. Yes - we need good jazz pianists.
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Lessons...
Optional private lessons are available on your primary camp instrument for $25 per half hour. Lesson fees may be paid (to FURMAN UNIVERSITY) at time of registration or when confirmation paperwork is returned to us with balance of payment. (The confirmation paperwork will include a lesson request form at which time you will confirm the number of lessons wanted and list your repertoire.) Scholarship funds may be used for lesson fees. Limit of 2 half hour lessons. Lessons will be paid by Furman to the teacher. All fees due by May 1.
Auditions...
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You have 5 minutes to show off your skills and let the auditioner know your interests (if advanced enough for orchestra, jazz ensemble 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).
- Theory Test (survey) - No stress. This is to place you in a musicianship class that best matches your skills and interests. On Sunday afternoon you will take your placement audition and this survey test between 2 and 5 pm.
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Sunday Registration Check-In and Placement Auditions |
Friday Check-Out, Lunch , and Closing Concert |
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