Sunday, May 27, 2018 by Patti Barrow | CAMPS

How to Choose the Right Summer Music Program
and
Types of Summer Music Programs and Their Benefits

(Adapted from an article provided by my friends at MajoringInMusic.com)

How to Choose the Right Summer Music Program

Start by answering the following 6 questions:

1. What do you want to gain from a summer music program?
For example:

• Private lessons with a specific teacher
• Learning to practice more efficiently and effectively
• Opportunities to sing with ensembles, orchestras, bands
• Opportunities to perform in musical theatre
• Opportunities to learn more about composing
• Opportunities to jam with other students, faculty
• Opportunities to learn about music production
• Music theory preparation
• Sight-reading proficiency
• Aural skills
• Audition preparation and support
• Help in reducing performance anxiety
• Master classes

2. What besides music would you like to explore or participate in?

3. What kind of environment do you want to be in?

• A well-rounded camp experience vs. a focused music experience?
• In what area of the country – or world?
• Do you want a cultural experience in conjunction with a summer music program? Or do you need or want to be a commuter?
• Do you want to learn more about a specific college or conservatory while studying music?

4. What’s your current proficiency level? Are you able and willing to audition to be accepted?

5. Length of program

• How long of a program are you able and willing to commit to? And during what part of the summer?

6. Finances

• Any financial restrictions?
• Will you find the time to apply for scholarships and other financial aid if needed? (Note that financial support often requires applying early.)

 Types of Summer Music Programs and Their Benefits

Some of these overlap but this should help steer you toward a summer music experience that will meet your needs.

1. Performing arts camps

• Get lessons, practice, and performance opportunities in a well-rounded summer experience.
• Meet other musicians who also seek a broader summer experience.
• Experience traditional camp activities: water and land sports, hiking, social events, overnight excursions, crafts, etc.

2. Programs on college campuses

• Experience the campus, faculty, and dorms at a school where you might apply.
• Take lessons from faculty you may end up studying with.
• Feel out the location – how do you like the area? Would it work to be there for four years?
• Gain college-planning and audition skills.

3. Instrument and genre-focused programs

• Immerse yourself in your area of musical focus and passion.
• Meet lifelong friends and mentors in your field.

4. Programs associated with music festivals

• Meet faculty who perform all over the world as well as a select group of students with shared interests.
• If housed on a college campus, see #2 above.

5. International summer music programs

• Immerse yourself in another culture to broaden your musical interests.
• Experience how a different culture informs your compositions and arrangements.
• Meet mentors and fellow students from around the world.

Sunday, May 27, 2018 by Patti Barrow | CAMPS

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Monday, May 21, 2018 by Patti Barrow | Uncategorized

The Recital Hall in *inside* the Sheet music store, in the back.

Students please arrive at 1:00pm