summer camps

Community School of the Arts invites you to explore our new and
expanded summer arts programs, now open for registration!  

          *  Music-Drama Workshop
          *  Suzuki Violin Camp (two camps)
          *  Band and Orchestra Camp
          *  Preschool Arts Camp (three camps)
          *  Jazz Camp 
          *  Kids Pottery Camp (three camps)
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Music-Drama Workshop   (NEW!)                          
   June 21-25, 2010
   Grades:  6-8 (completed) and 9-12 (completed)
   Spirit Square, Uptown Charlotte
   9AM-2:30PM 
   Price: $240
   Director: Kristopher Irmiter:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   Presented in partnership with Opera Carolina Academy: 
 
          

Community School of the Arts is pleased to partner with Opera Carolina Academy
to present this new workshop providing instruction in various facets of Music-Drama
disciplines and vocal instruction.  Music-Drama curriculum will include basic instruction
in stage combat, general stagecraft, theater exercises and games, musical interpretation
and orchestral improv, movement and elementary group dance, in addition to scenes
and/skit work.  Vocal technique curriculum will include basic instruction in proper breathing,
laryngeal positioning and relaxation, practice exercises and tactics, introduction to IPA and
diction, song interpretation, and care of the voice.  All vocal study is geared to the healthy
production of acoustic solo singing.  In addition to regular class instruction, students
may also qualify to participate in master classes with internationally recognized opera artists.  

Workshop auditions will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 and will be adjudicated by Opera
Carolina Academy artistic staff.  (Following auditions, students will be notified of their
acceptance and will then register and pay for the workshop.)  Register soon to reserve an
audition spot for this workshop bringing professional-caliber summer instruction to
Charlotte's music-drama students.  

        Click here to register for the March 7th auditions for Music-Drama Workshop!

For students unable to participate in the March 7th auditions, additional auditions
will be held on Saturday, May 8th.
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Suzuki Violin Camp     
   Now offering two weeks of instruction designed to engage both beginners and experienced students.

   Camp 1: Beginning and Pre-Twinkle Students         
   July 12-16, 2010
   Covenant Presbyterian Church
   Ages 3.5 to 7
   9:00AM-1:00PM
   Price:   $165
  
   Discovering Suzuki: Beginning and Pre-Twinkle Students is open to currently enrolled
   Pre-Twinkle students and to children with no prior violin experience. Pre-Twinkle students
   will attend classes designed to expand their fundamental skills, while newcomers will enjoy 
   a fun introduction to the world of violin playing. Additional activities include music and
   movement lessons, listening games, and arts and crafts. Come discover the joy of making
   music as a community!

   Inherent in the Suzuki philosophy is active parent participation designed to help the musical
   development of the child as well as build a family bond. In this spirit, parents are invited to
   attend camp all morning with their child or join us for lunch and sharing time at the conclusion
   of each camp day.
 
       Click here to register for Suzuki Camp for Beginning and Pre-Twinkle Students!
 
   Camp 2: Students in Book 1 and Above        
   July 19-23, 2010
   Covenant Presbyterian Church
   Ages 5 and up
   9:00AM-2:30 PM
   Price: $275

   Music All Around Us: Students in Book 1 and Above brings students with
   at least one year of Suzuki violin study to an energizing camp designed to build
   fundamental musical skills, increase motivation, and provide unique musical opportunities.
   This intensive Suzuki experience offers a rare chance to study with many highly qualified
   instructors and play with young violinists from across Charlotte, creating a unique community
   of musicians. Classes include Suzuki repertoire, fiddling, theory, music and movement, and 
   chamber music classes for advanced students. The camp concludes with a Friday afternoon
   celebratory performance for family and friends. 

       Click here to register for Suzuki Camp for Students in Book 1 and Above!
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Band and Orchestra Camp                                     
July 12-16, 2010
            Grades 4-12, rising
            Trinity Presbyterian Church
            9AM-4PM
            Price: $295
                
Celebrating its ninth year, Charlotte’s premier summer music camp offers outstanding
instruction from guest conductor Thomas LaJoie and returning guest conductor
Dr. Stanley Michalski, Jr., combined with the unique opportunity to learn from and                                                 
perform with Charlotte Symphony musicians and respected music educators from CMS                          
and area private schools. All students will be placed in one of several large ensembles based                          
on instrumentation and ability, enjoying classes that include:
 
Intermediate and Advanced Band
Intermediate and Advanced Orchestra
Musicianship
Woodwind Choir
Introduction to Jazz
String Ensemble
Jazz Band
Sectionals
  
Merit Awards
Merit Awards of $50.00 toward camp tuition will be given to students who are members of
the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony Junior Youth Orchestra,
Western Regional Orchestra, All-State Band, All-District Band, Honors Orchestra, and
All-County Band and Orchestra.
 
Solo Competition Scholarships
Based on auditions, two students will receive full tuition scholarships to camp, gift certificates,
personal coaching from a faculty member and solo performance opportunities at the final
camp concert on July 16th. The awards include one scholarship for a band student and
the Debbie Abels String Scholarship for an orchestra student. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
for audition information.
 
*   Special Discount! Students attending both Jazz Camp and Band and Orchestra Camp
are eligible for a $50.00 discount, bringing the total cost for both weeks of great music
education down to just $435.
  
Extended Care
Extended care is available before and after Band and Orchestra Camp from 8:00 to 9:00 AM
and from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The cost is $60.

            Click here to register for Band and Orchestra Camp!
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Preschool Arts Camp                                               
July 12-16, July 19-23 or July 26-30, 2010
            Ages 4-6
            Spirit Square, Uptown Charlotte
            9AM-2:00PM
            Price: $195
 
Join Community School of the Arts for summer adventures at the Preschool Arts Camps! 
With stories, crafts, music and movement --- all woven into a literacy-focused program ---
this camp will inspire young artists and nurture their creativity. Each week immerses
students in a different theme, and students are welcome to register for one, two or all three
camp weeks. Snacks and a t-shirt are provided. On Friday of each week, students present
a mini-performance and share their artwork with family and friends.
           
            July 12-16                 Let’s Go Camping!
                                                 Click here to register for this week of Preschool Arts Camp!
            July 19-23                 What’s Growing in Our Garden?
                                                 Click here to register for this week of Preschool Arts Camp!
            July 26-30                 Ole! It’s a Fiesta!
                                                  Click here to register for this week of Preschool Arts Camp!
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Jazz Camp                                                                
July 19-23, 2010
            Grades 7 through 12, rising
            Trinity Presbyterian Church
            9AM-3PM
            Price: $190
            Camp Director: Alan Kaufman:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

            Jazz Camp generously sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas.
 
Community School of the Arts is proud to offer its second annual summer camp exclusively
for the study of jazz. Open to middle and high school band students, this camp is a fun and
educational opportunity to study jazz, America’s classical music. Each day, students will perform
in big band and small combos while learning music theory, history and the appreciation of jazz,
all while studying with some of Charlotte’s top jazz educators. Includes a Friday night concert
open to the public, with special guest performers. 
 
Instruments:    All saxophones                        Trumpet                       Trombone
                        Baritone                                Piano                           Drums
                        Bass                                     Guitar                          Voice
 
*  Special Discount! Students attending both Jazz Camp and Band and Orchestra Camp are
eligible for a $50.00 discount, bringing the total cost for both weeks of great music education
down to just $435.

           Click here to register for Jazz Camp!
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Kids Pottery Camp                                                  
July 12-16, July 19-23 or August 2-6, 2010
            Ages 6-10
            Clayworks Studio, Uptown Charlotte
            9AM-Noon
            Price: $160
 
In a professional studio setting, students learn hand building, wheel and other techniques
to create brightly colored, personalized pottery. Using state of the art equipment, students
will learn from experienced teaching artists and take completed work home at the end of camp. 
Community School of the Arts is proud to partner with Clayworks to offer three separate
weeks of this half-day curriculum.

         Click here to register for Kids Pottery Camp:  July 12-16!

         Click here to register for Kids Pottery Camp:  July 19-23!

         Click here to register for Kids Pottery Camp:  August 2-6!



 
 
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Charlotte, NC 28202
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