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Application Brochure

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PURPOSE:
This camp was created to give young musicians an opportunity to learn beside accomplished musicians from programs within and outside of Southwest Florida. Through focused lessons and classes students gain motivation as well as reinforce their previous learning. The instruction received during camp will help students build continual success throughout the following school year.

ENROLLMENT:
in the Gulf Coast Music Camp is open to students ages 4 and older, from beginners to students studying with a private teacher in one of the 10 Suzuki Volumes and beyond

CAMP LOCATION:
Unitarian Universalist Church
13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers, FL 33967

DAILY SCHEDULE:
Classes will meet each weekday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every student’s schedule will include:
Small Group: Groups of 5 - 10 students assigned according to current piece. Students play together and solo on new camp music and Suzuki pieces.
Large Ensemble: Groups of students in 2 adjoining levels work on Suzuki pieces and camp pieces learned in smaller groups.
New Tunes: Learn and read new pieces from diverse literature outside the Suzuki books. Offering numerous parts of varying levels, the pieces will be used to combine groups in ensemble and whole group class.
Music Theory/History: Games and worksheets will be used to teach students on appropriate age and music theory levels, to include ear training, note reading, and musical terms.
Whole Group: All students will meet for class at the end of the day to share what they have learned and worked on in their separate classes.
Enrichment: Daily, this will include activities such as dance, drama, singing, crafts, outings, videos, or visitors, and a final concert Friday at 3:00. Parents and guests are invited and encouraged to attend this performance.

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Private Lesson: One 1/2 hour lesson will be scheduled with the assigned teacher. Teachers will go over current book pieces and music introduced at camp.
Piano Students: Accompaniment training by level may be included in your daily classes.

MEALS:
Students are required to supply their own lunches with a drink each day. A late morning snack will be provided daily.

HOUSING:
Local students should plan on commuting or carpooling each day. Out of town participants may be housed with local host families who will be participating in the camp, or may call for hotel information. Local families, please indicate availability to host visitors on the application form.

TUITION:
July 5 - 8, 2011 (4 Days) $325. This fee covers all materials used, and any miscellaneous expenses incurred during the camp. No fee reductions or refunds are available for partial attendance or missed days. A limited number of partial fee waivers are available. Scholarship award is determined by financial need and teacher recommendation. If you wish to sponsor another student either individually or through a business, please indicate on the application form. Applications and tuition due by May 31, 2011. A late registration fee of $30.00 will be assessed after that date.