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Elective Classes

ABOUT ELECTIVE CLASSES

Elective Classes are an integral part of our summer camps. These classes, which are offered as part of the daily schedule at many of our camps, enable students to try something new or to explore their primary instrument further. The camps which offer elective classes are:

Piano Camp
Piano Institute
Choral Ensemble Camp
Senior High Band Camp
Middle School Band Camp
Guitar Workshop

After a student has registered for camp, they will be sent an Elective Selection Form. Elective class assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Every effort will be made to fill a campers first request, however, some popular electives fill up quickly.

2013 Elective Class Choices & Descriptions

Acapella Choir	Description: Seen Pitch Perfect or watched The Sing Off? Work towards a killer set with choreography, vocal percussion, andete a guitar solo or two. Available At: Choral Ensemble Camp
Beginning Guitar	*Description:* This class will allow students with little to no experience playing the guitar to learn some basic guitar skills. Requirements: You must bring your own guitar with you in order to sign up for this elective. If you want to play electric guitar, you must bring your guitar and amplifier. Available at: Senior High Band Camp & Middle School Band Camp
Beginning Pentatonic Scales & String Bending	Description: This course is for beginning and intermediate guitar players looking to unlock the world of lead guitar. Study will include the shapes and scales used in most rock, pop, blues, and country guitar styles, as well as string-bending exercises to develop accuracy and strength. Searching for the tools and tricks used by BB King, Jimmy Page or Angus Young? Take this class - you'll never play the same! Available at: Guitar Workshop
Brass Choir	Description: This ensemble offers a brass choir designed to expose the student to some of the finest brass literature from the Renaissance period to the present. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play a brass instrument, though it doesn't have to be their primary instrument. Available At: Senior High Band Camp & Middle School Band Camp
Choral Theory	Description: An advanced music theory class where the music of the Mixed Choir will be analyzed in detail. Available at: Choral Ensemble Camp
Chorus for Band	Description: Give your arms a break from holding that big instrument and work on the one you've always had: your voice! Sing traditional and popular chorus music and expand your overall musicianship. Available At: Senior High Band Camp
Clarinet Choir	Description: This ensemble provides students with the opportunity to perform literature arranged or composed for the large clarinet ensemble. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play the clarinet, though it doesn't have to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Classic Rock Riffs of the 60's & 70's	Description: From The Beatles to the Stones, Lynyrd Skynrd to Pink Floyd, this elective is just right for those about to rock! Beginning guitarists who want to jam with their favorite Classic Rock tunes will learn standard rock-n-roll power chords, single note riffs, and right hand pick techniques used by the legends. Sign up to play along with these classic vinyl rockers! Available at: Guitar Workshop
Composition & Arranging	Description: Create your own music! Students will work on original compositions based on works of a variety of styles and composers. Available at: Piano Camp; Piano Institute
Conducting	*Description: Students learn basic conducting techniques and applications. Available at:* Choral Ensemble Camp; Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Dance	Description: A dance class that explores movement through improvisation and games. Get your body and creativity flowing as you make your own dance choreography. No experience necessary! Available at: Choral Ensemble Camp; Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Diction	Description: Introduction to the international phonetic alphabet. Available at: Choral Ensemble Camp
Double Reed Ensemble	Description: This elective offers double reed students a performing ensemble experience where instrument specific needs and demands are addressed as they pertain to double reed repertoire. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play the oboe or bassoon, though it doesn't have to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Duo Piano	Description: This elective will pair up students and introduce them to the techniques and repertoire for the Duo Piano. Available at: Piano Camp; Piano Institute
Flute Choir	Description: This ensemble explores and performs literature composed for multiple flutes. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play the flute, though it does not have to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Horn Choir	Description: This ensemble provides students the opportunity to perform literature composed for or arranged for the large horn ensemble, and to play as part of a conch choir. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play the horn, though it does not have to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp
Intermediate Guitar	Description: This class will allow students with some experience playing the guitar to work on guitar skills and ensemble playing. Requirements: You must bring your own guitar with you in order to sign up for this elective. If you want to play electric guitar, you must bring your guitar and amplifier. Available at: Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Jazz	Description: This course is an introduction to the art of jazz improvisation and provides students with hands-on experience. Available at: Senior High Band Camp; Middle School Band Camp
Jazz Improvisation and Solo Techniques	Description: Guitarists familiar with Jazz playing, as well as guitarists looking for a new style to explore, will study the shapes and changes used by early Jazz master players Freddie Green and Charlie Christian. Players will be encouraged to develop their own style of soloing through improvisation study, fretboard mastery techniques, and tips for playing with a combo or Big Band. Looking to make your playing swing? This course is for you. Available at: Guitar Workshop
Musicianship	Description: This course will help develop aural skills and ear training. Available at: Choral Ensemble Camp
Percussion Ensemble	Description: Students explore and perform literature written for multiple percussionists. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already have some percussion experience, but it does not need to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp, Middle School Band Camp
Saxophone Choir	Description: Students study and perform literature written and arranged for the large saxophone ensemble. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play the saxophone, though it does not need to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp, Middle School Band Camp
Songwriting	Description: Whether you are an experienced songwriter or looking to write down an idea for the first time, this course is for you. Players will learn to play tons of great songs to study basic chord progressions, introduce music theory for songwriting, song structure, various approaches to lyric writing - you can even showcase your own material in the Songwriters Forum! If you want to write like Lennon/McCartney, Bob Dylan or even contemporaries like John Mayer and Taylor Swift, sign up to learn how! *Available at:* Guitar Workshop
Steel Drum Ensemble	Description: This course will introduce students to the styles of Caribbean and Latin American steel drum music. Available at: Senior High Band Camp, Middle School Band Camp
Strumming Today's Hits	Description: Learn the strumming patterns used to accompany songs by Adele, Bruno Mars, Mumford & Sons, and other hot bands of today! Focus will be on learning to read rhythmic patters, and how to detect common patterns by ear through learning basic conducting skills and applying it to guitar. This course will also introduce strumming styles without the pick for performing musical styles from around the world. This class is tailored for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Available at: Guitar Workshop
Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble	Description: Students study and perform literature written and/or arranged for the large tuba & euphonium ensemble. Requirements: Students who sign up for this elective should already know how to play the tuba or euphonium, though it does not need to be their primary instrument. Available at: Senior High Band Camp
World Music Ensemble	Description: This elective will introduce students to a variety of traditional music from different culture of the world. Available at: Senior High Band Camp, Middle School Band Camp, Piano Camp, Piano Institute

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