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Double Bass Workshop

Wednesday, June 19 - Saturday, June 22, 2013

This specialized workshop for double bass players gives campers an opportunity to focus on skills and repertoire specific to their instrument. Campers will work alongside FSU faculty members to study solo and ensemble literature, tone production, technique development, how to practice for maximum effectiveness and how to prepare for an audition. Campers will attend master classes, bowing technique classes, and practice sessions. All campers will practice and perform in a small ensemble.

A sample schedule has been provided below. Due to the short time span of this workshop students attending this workshop should be prepared to attend camp activities from 8:00am-5:00pm and from 7:00-9:30pm. This includes fundamental classes, ensemble rehearsals and masterclasses. Official schedules are distributed at check-in.

For an even more extensive experience, consider combining the Double Bass Workshop with our String Orchestra Camp. The individual attention of the workshop combined with large ensemble instruction creates the ideal, well-rounded instructional experience. A $150.00 discount is available to students who register and apply for this workshop & String Orchestra Camp. Visit our discount page for more information on how to apply.

Camp Details
*Registration Will Open January 3, 2013
Eligibility	Campers must be attending grades 6-12 in the '12-'13 school year. (Rising 6^th graders during summer 2013 are not eligible).
Ability Level	All ability levels; campers should have at least one year of school instruction or equivalent.
Cost for Day Campers	$225.00 Includes tuition only. No housing or meals.
Cost for Overnight Campers	$320.00 Cost includes tuition and housing plus three meals per day.
Check-In	Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm (EST) All campers must attend check-in. If you can not arrive during the designated times due to extenuating circumstances, arrangements must be made in advance with the camp office. This camp has its first activity at 4:00pm, so please plan to arrive on time to check-in to allow yourself plenty of time to get settled before camp begins.
Check-Out	Saturday, June 22, 2013 A final concert will be performed on this day. Check-out will follow the performance.
Audition required?	No audition required.
How to Register	You can register for camp online or by mail. Click here to go to the registration information & instructions page.
Applicable Discounts:	Early Bird & Workshop Discounts apply to this camp. Visit our discounts page for more information.
Instruments:	All campers must bring their own instrument to camp.
Concert Schedule: All concert times are subject to change.	Saturday, June 22 10:30am Final Concert All campers will perform in the final concert.
Important Things to Note:	This camp has required activities after 5:00pm. Campers registering for this camp should be prepared to attend classes during the day from 8:00-5:00pm and from 7:00-9:00pm. Extra housing is available in the dorms for the evening of June 22 for students who wish to attend both Double Bass Workshop and String Orchestra Camp. The cost for this additional night is $50.00 and includes housing, all extra meals and supervision. A form will be provided to you after your register that will allow you to request this additional night. You will not be able to pay for the extra night when you register.
Camp Instructors Include	Prof. Melanie Punter Associate Professor of Double Bass, FSU

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30am	Breakfast
9:00-10:00am	Masterclass
11:00-Noon	Small Ensembles
Noon-1:00pm	Lunch
1:30-3:15pm	Masterclass
3:40-5:00pm	Bowing Techniques
5:00-6:00pm	Dinner
7:00-8:00pm	Masterclass
8:00-9:00pm	Individual Practice
9:00pm	Curfew

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Wednesday, June 19 - Saturday, June 22, 2013

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