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WEST COAST AMATEUR MUSICIANS' SOCIETY

 

25th ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

Trinity Western University

Langley BC Canada

July 20th — 27th  2008

 

Planned Activities

Vocal

  • Full choir with orchestra
  • SATB chamber choir
  • Women's choir
  • Jazz choir
  • Folk singing
  • Musical theatre
  • Voice performance class
  • Vocal technique class
  • Early music ensemble

    • General

  • Conducting
  • Rhythm Studies

    For Children

  • Integrated program of music, movement, drama and visual arts
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    Instrumental

  • Symphony orchestra
  • Orchestra 101
  • Wind ensemble
  • String ensemble
  • Recorder Consorts
  • Early music ensemble
  • Chamber music groups
  • Piano class
  • Master class/ensemble for each orchestral instrument

    • Especially for Youth (in addition to the above)

  • Youth musical theatre
  • Youth percussion
     

     


    • Sessions: Participants may choose their three morning sessions from the following options: early music, recorder, piano, voice performance, vocal technique, SATB and womens's choirs, musical theatre, vocal jazz, chamber ensembles, master classes/ensemble work for each orchestral instrument, rhythm studies and conducting. (Offerings may vary according to enrollment.)

     

     

     

    Chamber Ensembles: These will be assigned before camp whenever possible. Please register early to help us schedule these coached groups.  Registrations received after June 20th are not guaranteed a chamber music group, although every effort will be made to accommodate them.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Programs for Children and Youth (ages 6-13):  The programs run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day, with a games session at 4:00 p.m.  

    Special classes are organized for students ages 6-13.  The younger children (ages 6-10) have an integrated program of music, movement, drama and visual arts.  The older students have vocal and instrumental classes taught by a variety of faculty members.

    Folk Singing: Folk Singing is a drop-in session in the evening (6:50 - 8:10 PM).  Repertoire varies according to the interests of the group and in previous years has included a wide range of genres such as gospel, spirituals, pop and African songs.

    Mixed Choir (SATB): This group sings music in the traditional four-part setting, usually with piano accompaniment. Repertoire varies widely: in the past few years, works have ranged from Brahms "Liebeslieder" to a modern, highly entertaining, arrangement of Lewis Carroll's verse "Jabberwocky". Sight-reading ability is an asset, but is not essential.

    Women's choir (SSA): This group usually sings three-part music although other arrangements are sometimes used. Music ranges from sixteenth century unaccompanied motets to modern Canadian folksongs with piano accompaniment. Sight-reading ability is an asset, but is not essential.

    Early Music: Is a tremendous amount of fun! Conducted by Karen Epp, it is one of the larger mixed ensembles. Karen works with an eclectic range of singers, recorder players, some early percussion instruments and whichever instrumentalists show up to give it a try. Any instrument can be melded into the mix. Sometimes original lyrics are incorporated. A variety of pieces are explored early in the week and several selected to polish for performance.

            To register:

    West Coast Summer Music Camp 
    c/o 2846 West 12th Avenue,
    Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2P9

     


    last updatedFebruary 27, 2008