About This Activity
This week is all about the kids reviving and refreshing their interactions with their instrument to get back into shape before school starts up again. Most kids don't get a ton of practice hours in during the summer so in this camp, they can jump start their fall semester with a week of invigorating and challenging instruction from award-winning music director, Joe Murphy (formerly Tierra Linda's band director), currently Serra High School's band director. Each day begins with morning warm-ups, sectionals and small group instruction. Individual practice time is also scheduled to ensure each can focus on their specific needs and skill level. Afternoons consist of a large ensemble instruction as well as a a one-of-a-kind opportunity to try a new band or orchestra instrument! Then at the end of the week, the whole band class and any small ensembles who feel they're ready will perform in a concert on Friday for parents and loved ones. As an elective lunchtime activity, we dabble in Apple's music studio software, GarageBand, where they learn some fundamentals on how to record and produce their own music. There are also lunchtime activities such as Bocce, Kickball and Knockout. On Friday, we provide a pizza lunch for all the kids. Band and Orchestra campers will frequently work together throughout the week. The camp is open to participants entering 5th through entering 10th grade. Each participant requires at least 1 year of experience playing on their instrument. Levels of players will vary, so parts will be altered to fit the needs and skills of each player in the camp. Snacks will be provided. Lunch is NOT provided.
Discuss This Activity