The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
Mar. 11 2008 11:17 am
A few camps for you little music lover. Find more at www.arizonamoms.com/camps.
East Valley Summer Band Clinic: For all ages. June 2-19. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reinforce basic skills and develop musicianship through appropriate exercises and literature for beginning and concert bands. Classes are Mondays-Thursdays and are 60 to 90 minutes. In the Fine Arts Complex, Chandler High School, 350 N. Arizona Ave. $50-$65. 480-812-7880.
The Planetary Players Percussion Ensemble: A Hands-on Drumming Workshop: For ages 6-13. July 14-17. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about rhythms and drumming. The class also facilitates language and concentration skills. Two sessions: for ages 6-9 from 9 a.m.-noon and ages 10-13 from 1-4 p.m. In the fruit-packing shed. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Free. www.glendaleaz.com/library. 623-930-3755.
West Valley Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Summer Camp With Quartet Sabaku: For ages 10-19. June 16-20. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For students with moderate to advanced proficiency on violin, viola, cello or bass. Activities include ensemble rehearsal and coaching, orchestra, theory and special sessions such as movement and instrument maintenance. On June 20, the camp runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. $190-$200. www.aztecfreenet.org/wvyo. 623-547-0373.
Camp Jam: For ages 7-17. June 23-27. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Roll-and-roll camp for beginning to advanced musicians. Get individualized instruction in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road. $399-$525. www.campjam.com. 800-513-0930.
Budding Performers: For ages 7-14. July 7-18. 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Students of intermediate or early-advanced musical levels learn tools for breaking down increasingly complex pieces, while improving memorization and performance skills. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. www.herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Kindermusik Summer Camp: For ages: 1-7. June 9-Aug. 29. Sessions are June 9-July 11 and July 28-Aug. 29. MusiKids, 10419 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Suite 500, Scottsdale. $125-$195. www.musikidsonline.com. 480-473-0731.
Strings Attached: For grades: 4-8. Aug. 4-8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Play fiddle, classical and mariachi music. Learn music theory, dance and explore musical genres. Camp ends with a concert. Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale. $200-$250. www.scucc.com. 480-980-6516.
Beginning Finger-Style Guitar: For ages: 15-Adult. June 7-July 19. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Learn the basics of finger-style acoustic guitar, and acquire skills necessary for performing guitar melodies with simple harmonic accompaniment. On Saturdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $85. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.
Piano Camp: Budding Performers: For ages: 7-14. July 7-18. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Students of intermediate or early-advanced levels learn tools for breaking down increasingly complex pieces, while improving memorization and performance skills. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Debutante - Rock Camp for Girls: For ages: 9-18. July 21-25. 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Beginners learn guitar power chords, and intermediate students learn rifts and lead patterns. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $145. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
