See our Camp Calendar at this link! http://tinyurl.com/cannonmusiccamp
(This is a Google Calendar in which you can navigate to the June 22 - July 13 time period to see the camp schedule.)
Below are sample schedules for individual campers unique to their area of study. These may not reflect an individual camper's schedule because each camper's unique schedule is set the first few days of camp. Each camper will participate in their major ensemble(s), a music theory class, a weekly private lesson, masterclasses, and enrichment for their area - all included in the cost of camp - but the exact times of those activities will be different for each camper. For example, the exact times of their classes may be based on which music theory class they place into, which ensembles they enter based on audition, and what other opportunities they would like to pursue. There will be some time for students to practice as well. Camp administration and staff work to make sure students have as many opportunities as possible in their area(s) of interest!
Steps the camper takes to help determine their schedule:
- Take the Theory Placement Test (link will be sent shortly before camp)
- Audition for ensemble(s) and sign up for non-auditioned ensemble(s) (1st Sunday at 12:30 PM).
- If you perform with a secondary instrument/voice, you may audition for placement in a secondary ensemble(s).
- Register for a weekly one-hour private lesson in your Primary Instrument/voice(included in camp tuition)
- Add optional fee-based activities the first week of camp: Alexander Technique, Piano Class, or Secondary Lessons
- (Only those taking Secondary Lessons) Visit the desired secondary lesson teacher to request a lesson time slot and ask them to complete your secondary lesson form
- Add/Drop period ends the first Wednesday
Steps the camp staff take to help determine students' schedules:
- Schedule camp ensembles, classes, and activities to optimize them for the different instrument/voice areas
- Review audition and music theory placement results to place students in the ensemble/class that will be the ideal fit for them
- Help students adjust schedules to make time for the activities they are most interested in
- Receive registrations and payments for optional fee-based activities: Alexander Technique, Piano Class, or Secondary Lessons (this occurs the first week of camp)
| Brass | Piano | Percussion | Strings | Vocal | Woodwind | Guitar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Class/Ensemble | Class/Ensemble | Class/Ensemble | Class/Ensemble | Class/Ensemble | Class/Ensemble | Class/Ensemble |
| 9:00 | Wind Ensemble Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Piano Literature Chamber | Wind Ensemble Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Voice Class | Wind Ensemble Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Private Lesson Music Theory Alexander Technique |
| 10:00 | Symphony Orchestra Private Lesson Theory or Jazz Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Private Lesson Theory or Jazz Theory Alex Technique | Symphony Orchestra Private Lesson Theory or Jazz Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Symphony Orchestra | Private Lesson Theory or Jazz Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Symphony Orchestra Private Lesson Theory or Jazz Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Guitar Ensemble |
| 11:00 | Honors Brass/Sax Concert Choir Jazz Vocal Private Lesson Alex Technique | Concert Choir Jazz Vocal Private Lesson Alex Technique | Concert Choir Jazz Vocal Private Lesson Alex Technique | Honors String Concert Choir Jazz Vocal Private Lesson Alex Technique | Concert Choir Jazz Vocal Private Lesson Alex Technique | Honors WW/ Sax Concert Choir Jazz Vocal Private Lesson Alex Technique | Concert Choir Private Lesson Alexander Technique |
| 12:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 1:00 | Symphonic Band | Private Lesson Practice Time Alex Technique | Symphonic Band | String Orchestra | Private Lesson Alex Tech/Piano | Symphonic Band | Guitar Literature |
| 2:00 | Jazz Improv Treble Choir Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Jazz Improv Treble Choir Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Percussion Ensemble | Jazz Improv Treble Choir Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Jazz Improv Treble Choir Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Jazz Improv Treble Choir Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Tech/Piano | Jazz Improv Private Lesson Music Theory Secondary Lesson |
| 3:00 | Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Chamber Singers Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Chamber Singers Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Chamber Singers Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Chamber Singers Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Chamber Singers Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Bassoon Reeds Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Chamber Singers Private Lesson Music Theory Alex Technique | Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improv Private Lesson Music Theory |
| 4:00 | Enrichment Activities | Enrichment Activities | Enrichment Activities | Enrichment Activities | Enrichment Activities | Enrichment Activities | Enrichment Activities |
| 5:00 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| 7:00 | Masterclass M/W | Masterclass M/W | Masterclass M/W | Masterclass M/W | Masterclass M/W | Masterclass M/W | Masterclass M/W |
**All String students are placed in a trio or quartet Chamber Ensemble; the time is not specific until we have all student schedules.
**Bold is the only time the class(s) meets. Your exam & audition will place you in your performance ensemble, music theory & allow for your private lesson time. Then you can choose other class(s) or optional class(s) you want to take.
**Honors Ensemble (Brass, Saxophone, Strings, Woodwind) are formed based on your audition and placement.
7 P.M. Masterclass meets on Monday or Wednesday evenings
4 P.M. Enrichment Hours:
Monday: Percussion, Upper Brass, Clarinet, Low WW, Trumpet, Euphonium, Saxophone, Flute, and Oboe
Monday sectionals: 1st week - Wind Ensemble; 2 & 3rd week - Symphonic Band
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Choirs, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Chamber Men, Jazz V Men, Jazz V Women, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Chamber Women, and Bassoon
Wednesdays: Orchestra, Cello, St Bass, Voice Skills, WW, Violin 1, Viola, Brass, and Violin 2
Friday possibilities: Conducting, Leadership, Finale, College Auditions
Saturday and Sundays are filled with practicing, picnics, talent show fun, and relaxing.
The 2nd and 3rd Sunday there will be 2 P.M. ensemble & honor concerts and a 7 PM Finale Piano Concert on the 3rd Sunday in Rosen Concert Hall, all are required to attend. Please view the calendar for these events.
For information on visiting or taking your camper away from campus during their stay, or for questions or concerns about these schedules, please contact the camp office at cannonmusiccamp@appstate.edu or 828-262-4091.