Junior Camp: (Gr. 6-8)
June 10-16, 2012

Senior Camp: (Gr. 9-12)
June 17-23, 2012

Each summer, student musicians (grades 6-12) from throughout the region gather at the beautiful California State University, Stanislaus campus, in the heart of the great Central Valley of California. Throughout our 20 year history, our program has given young musicians the opportunity for enrichment in the musical arts.

The program provides performance and rehearsal opportunities through individual, small ensemble, and large ensemble instruction. Take a look at the sessions we offer, and come make music with us!

A NEW FOCUS ON CREATIVITY

Summer Music at Stanislaus has been offering rewarding, inspiring musical experiences to young musicians for over two decades. This year we will be adding an exciting new element to the camp experience. The traditional afternoon electives will take on a new, focused direction and will follow a specific activity or skill resulting in a final creative presentation-that presentation could be a performance, an online musical broadcast, a recording session or something we haven't even thought of yet-but the work will be driven by students' imagination and creativity. There will also be opportunities for students to learn and explore skills and techniques outside of their normal large ensemble routine, with electives that include world drumming for non-percussionists, singing for non-singers, rock band, song writing, chamber music, conducting and rehearsing, recording and production, and more! This year's program will also include sessions of music listening that will broaden your student's musical knowledge by exposing them to new musical genres. We're very excited about the creative possibilities offered in the new electives and believe that your student will find it uniquely rewarding.

Both Junior and Senior Music Camps will include electives in musical theatre. All students will have the opportunity to enroll in electives highlighting major chorus and ensemble pieces from popular Broadway shows. Musical theatre electives may also include stage movement and choreography, acting, character analysis, and musical theatre appreciation.