Music Camps

Middle School Composition Camp—NEW!
Four-day camp, Monday–Thursday, June 30–July 3, 8:30 a.m.–noon: Cost: $90
Instructor: Tom Lohr
Audience: Girls and boys rising grades 7, 8 and 9
There is only one group and space is limited to 6 students

This camp is designed to give middle school students insights into both traditional and more recent methods of music composition. In our exploration we will examine ways in which composers have worked both within a purely tonal musical setting (typical of Baroque, Classical and Romantic Period composers), but we will also examine more modern methods of composing that include using whole-tone, pentatonic, quartal, quintal and 12-tone techniques. This exploration will help anyone who is excited about expanding his/her basic knowledge of music. Prior music reading ability is necessary. It is also best that students who register for this camp have done some work in composition previously. Students are encouraged to bring at least one notated original composition to the camp for study in a master class setting. Students will need time during the week to work on assignments at home. While it is generally better for students at this age to be working with pencil and paper when notating their musical compositions, we are likely also to examine the music notation software Sibelius to give the students some hands-on experience with the basic features of one type of notation software, but also with more advanced features such as orchestral scoring. Exercises in ear training will be a daily feature of the camp. Contact Tom Lohr, (919) 760-8378 or LohrT@meredith.edu.

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Beginners’ Piano Camp
Five-day camp, Monday–Friday, July 21–25, 9–11 a.m., Cost: $90
Audience: Girls and boys entering grades 1–3 (former Beginners’ Piano campers should not repeat this camp)

Learn beginning concepts of music study, with emphasis on:
• Rhythmic awareness and reading
• Keyboard awareness
• Staff reading and writing
• Aural training through guided listening.

No prior piano experience is needed and having a piano at home is not necessary. Groups are limited to eight or nine students. This is a great way to introduce your child to piano study. Many parents of past campers have said that the concepts covered serve as a good introduction to the study of any new instrument. For information and an application, contact Tom Lohr, (919) 760-8378 or LohrT@meredith.edu.

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High School Music Theory Camp
Five-day camp, Monday–Friday, July 21–25, 1–4 p.m., Cost: $100
Audience: Girls and boys entering grades 10–12 (younger admitted in special instances)

Learn a sample of basic college music theory which helps any student who is considering music as a major in college or anyone excited about expanding their basic knowledge of music. Prior music reading ability is necessary. There is only one group and space is limited to eight students. For information and an application, contact Tom Lohr, (919) 760- 8378 or LohrT@meredith.edu.

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Lamar Stringfield Music Camp (stringed instruments only)
Six-day camp, Sunday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (extended hours available)
First Session: June 15–20
Second Session: June 22–27
Cost: One week $350, two weeks $650 ($25 late fee if postmarked after May 9)
Students can register for a single session or for both
Audience: Girls and boys ages 6–high school, with at least one year experience playing stringed instruments and pedagogy credit for adult students

Top-level clinicians from around the country work with local students and teachers. Instruction includes classes in string orchestra training, string technique, chamber music, sectional rehearsing, theory and eurhythmics. Students have formal and informal performance opportunities, which culminate in a performance on Friday. There is a supplementary Honors Chamber Music program for advanced players. Students are chosen to participate in the Honors Program by auditioning in April. Contact Virginia Hudson for an audition appointment at (919) 760-2895. For information and an application, contact Christie Lee at (919) 760-8537. For information about adult college credit and teacher renewal credit, contact Margaret Garris at (919) 760-2871.

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Piano Camp
Two-week day camp, Monday–Friday, July 7–11 and 14–18, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Cost: $200
Audience: Girls and boys ages 6–14

For students with prior piano study. Students ages 6–7 need at least one to two years of study. Students ages 8–9 need at least one to three years of study. Students 10 and up need at least two to three years of study. Students are divided into three or four levels depending on ability and number of campers. Each level is limited to 10 students. Placement is made according to age and ability. Activities focus on music skills that are appropriate for students in each level. Camp goals are to maintain interest, stimulate imagination and provide attainable challenges for students. The program ends with an all-camp ensemble recital. Parents and friends are welcome to join us for this exciting musical finale. Activities include music and movement, repertoire master classes, ensemble, piano technique, ear training, music history/appreciation, use of electronic keyboard lab and exploration of other keyboard instruments. Performance Seminars: This year we will again offer students our Performance Seminars. These seminars focus on solo pieces the students have prepared. Guest recitalists and recorded performances of some of today’s most prominent recording artists are included. For information and an application, contact Tom Lohr, (919) 760-8378 or LohrT@meredith.edu.

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Intensive Piano Camp
Six-day camp, Monday–Saturday with a concluding recital on Sunday
Monday–Friday, June 23–27, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 1– 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 29, grand finale recital, 3 p.m.
Cost: $300 (fee includes daily lunches; students are encouraged to bring morning and /or afternoon snacks) Audience: Students from intermediate to advanced playing

This six-day camp, with a concluding recital on Sunday, June 29, is designed for students who wish to have a week-long, concentrated study of piano. The level of ability that a student needs to have achieved to be considered for this camp can vary from intermediate to advanced playing. While there are no age restrictions for this camp, students who apply should have a workable foundation in piano playing at their level and be comfortable with basic sight-reading skills and eager to meet the challenge of six days of focused practice and music-making. Activities during the week will include:
• Three or more hour-long lessons (each student will have his or her own private lesson, but also will attend the lessons of another student)
• Daily master classes
• Group technique classes
• Theory classes
• Lessons in ensemble playing
• Individual practice time
• Time to study the playing of great pianists

The number of students for this camp is limited. Because of the concentrated work we will be doing, acceptance is limited to four to eight students. (Students will be grouped in suitable ensemble pairs.) For more information and registration form, parents of interested students should contact Tom Lohr, (919) 760-8378 or LohrT@meredith.edu. An audition/interview is necessary for acceptance into this camp. Audition dates are: March 15 and April 12; other dates are possible if needed.

Summer Arts Academy

This special summer camp offers students in rising grades K–2, 3–5 and 6–8 an opportunity to expand their art knowledge and interests in a fun, active camp environment. Students will explore art techniques, a variety of media, and interesting themes in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional activities. Students new to visual art will gain an appreciation for their creative side while more experienced campers will continue to develop and expand their skills. The camp will close with a special art exhibit on Friday from 11:15 a.m.–noon. For more information, contact Lisa Pearce, 919-760-2252 or Sharon Hill, 919-760-2386.

Five-day camp, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon, Cost: $140
Students must bring a healthy snack each day.

A. Native American Cultures, July 14–18
Rising K–2
Instructor: Lisa F. Pearce

Subartic and Artic Inuit Masks, Southwest pottery, the horse as a symbol in the Plains Indian artwork, and the Northwest Coast totems

B. Animals Everywhere, July 14–18
Rising grades 3–5
Instructor: Sharon L. Hill

Explore the world of animals by creating all types of animals—real and imaginary—in a variety of art materials. This class will explore the theme through sculpture, painting, paper mache and other mixed media while investigating animals and their meaning across the world.

C. All About Me, July 21–25
Rising grades 6–8
Instructor: Lisa F. Pearce

Express, explore and experiment with multi-media art projects all about you. Students will create pen and water color self-portraits, face-mugs in clay, private journals in hand-made paper and mixed-media and a mosaic photo-frame with their own digital photography print.

D. It’s a Fantasy World!, July 21–25
Rising grades 6–8
Instructor: Sharon L. Hill

Explore the world of fantasy and creative imaginations by creating wild creatures, exaggerated forms, and strange places in art. Experiences in both two and three-dimensional media will be offered as well as opportunities for students to develop their personal interests and art skills in a fun, challenging way.

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