Our purpose is to provide amateur
musicians of all ages a variety of musical
experiences in a retreat-like setting, recognizing varied musical
interests and individuals'
different skill levels.
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WEST COAST AMATEUR MUSICIANS' SOCIETY
25th ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
Trinity Western University
Langley BC Canada
July 20th — 27th 2008
The WCAMS annual Summer Music Camp, now in its 25th year, provides amateur musicians with a unique opportunity to make music in a family atmosphere.
Downloadable Summer Camp Brochure: Camp 2008
Once again Trinity Western University located in Langley in the beautiful Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada have made their facilities available for us. With its ample accommodation, 160 acres of fields, tennis courts, forests, trails and creeks together with its proximity to swimming and wave pools, helicopter tours, horseback riding and golf, the University offers an ideal venue for relaxed music making for the whole family.
Our purpose is to provide amateur
musicians of all ages a variety of musical
experiences in a retreat-like setting, recognizing varied musical
interests and individuals'
different skill levels.
Our popular "faculty in residence" provide friendly professional instruction which focuses building confidence and musical skills.
Adults and kids alike
participate in a broad range of
activities
including orchestral playing, choral singing, string and wind
ensembles, instrumental master classes, early music ensembles,
jazz choir, and chamber music ensembles.
Special music, movement, drama and
visual arts programs, specifically designed for our
6
- 13 year olds are offered each morning by professional
performers and teachers.
encourage people to make their own style of music, without pressure.
provide every participant with a supportive atmosphere.
develop every participant's individual musicality
enable individuals to gain small-ensemble experience with players of like ability.
offer as many players as possible the opportunity to experience orchestral playing.
provide participants with varied musical styles and experiences.
If you are an amateur musician, be it an instrumentalist or vocalist, we are sure you will find activities suitable to your abilities and tastes. Past participants have said this is the best week in their year and wouldn't miss it for anything.
last updated February 27, 2008
Download the registration form (PDF file),
Mail the completed form and a $100/person deposit to:
West Coast Summer Music Camp c/o 2846 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2P9
