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WEST COAST AMATEUR MUSICIANS' SOCIETY

 

25th ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

Trinity Western University

Langley BC Canada

July 20th — 27th  2008

 

Additional Details

Sessions: Participants may choose their three morning sessions from the following options: early music, recorder, piano, voice performance, vocal technique, SATB and womans' choirs, musical theatre, vocal jazz, chamber ensembles, master classes/ensemble work for each orchestral instrument, rhythm studies and conduction. (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.  Registrants enrolled after June 20 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.  The students are the responsibility of their parents/guardians for the rest of the day.  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.

Please note that resident participants under the
age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Trinity Western University is near Fort Langley, in the beautiful Fraser Valley, less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver. Nearby are swimming and wave pools,  horseback riding and golf. Local attractions include the historic village of Fort Langley, the Langley Centennial Museum, the Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation and the BC Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum.

Accommodation: Rooms are comfortable and modern, with two single beds and semi-private washrooms. A special suite is available for disabled people. Bedding and towels are supplied.

Campus Amenities: The campus boasts 160 acres of fields, tennis courts, forests, trails and creeks. The cafeteria is open between meals on a cash basis. There are numerous lounges, a gift shop, a bank machine and many outdoor sitting and performance areas.

Please note that the management of Trinity Western University
strictly prohibits the use of tobacco and alcohol on campus.

Day Students: Individuals living close to Trinity Western University may register as day students. Supervision will not be provided for unaccompanied teens aged 13-18.  Younger children must be accompanied by a registered adult participant.

Rates: Standard resident rates are for shared accommodation, all meals, tuition, and admission to concerts. Private rooms are available for an extra charge. Day student rates include lunch, dinner, tuition, and admission to concerts.

Scholarships & Bursaries: Financial assistance is available to those who find that the fees are a significant barrier to participation; students and families are particularly encouraged to apply.  Download the application form.  It should be submitted before May 31, 2008 at the address specified on the application form.

        To register:

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

 


last updatedFebruary 27, 2008