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Mar. 11 2008 4:46 pm
Camps for your little musician:
Cave Creek
Summer Instrumental Music Camp: For grades: 5-8. July 28-Aug. 1. 8 a.m.-noon. Desert Foothills Community Education and Arizona Musicfest offer students a chance to learn music in one week and perform a public concert. Sonoran Trails Middle School, 5555 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive, Cave Creek. $150. www.ccusd93.org. 480-575-2440.
Chandler
East Valley Summer Band Clinic :. June 2-19. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For all ages. Reinforce basic skills and develop musicianship through appropriate exercises and literature for beginning and concert bands. In the Fine Arts Complex. Classes are Mondays-Thursdays and last 60-90 minutes. Chandler High School, 350 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $50-$65. 480-812-7880.
Glendale
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 6-19 from 9 a.m.-noon and ages 10-13 1-4 p.m. In the fruit-packing shed. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. $0. www.glendaleaz.com/library. 623-930-3755.
Heber
Salvation Army Music Camp : For ages: 10-16. July 18-26. Campers learn how to play brass musical instruments and get vocal lessons. Biblical education and other activities included. Call for prices. Camp Ponderosa Ranch, 3201 Forest Service Road 504, Heber. $. www.campponderosa.com. 928-535-5082.
Litchfield Park
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. Camp is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20. Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. $190-$200. www.aztecfreenet.org/wvyo. 623-547-0373.
Paradise Valley
Handbell Jamboree: For grades: 1-12. June 23-27. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. New students learn to ring and experience ringers learn advanced techniques. Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley. $165. www.desertbells.org. 602-494-7464.
Phoenix
Confetti Days - A Kindermusik Camp for Preschoolers: For ages: 3-5. June 9-13. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Kids celebrate music by singing, dancing, playing, participating in musical yoga and making crafts. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $75. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Creatures in My Backyard - A Kindermusik Camp for Toddlers and Preschoolers: For ages: 1.5-4. July 28-31. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Kids sing, dance, play instruments and make crafts. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $60. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
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.
Flute Choir: For ages: 8-18. July 21-25. 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Play with a flute choir and learn music and warm-up exercises. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $90. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Jazz Band Camp: For grades: 4-12. July 28-Aug. 1. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn how to improvise, play solo, read and understand jazz music and notation, and participate in jazz appreciation through listening. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $145. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Kid's Rock - Beginning Guitar Camp: For ages: 7-10. June 16-20. 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Kids learn basic fundamentals such as how to hold a guitar, tuning and rhythm patterns. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $145. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Music for Little Mozarts - A Beginning Piano/Keyboard Camp for Youngsters: For ages: 3-5. June 9-20. 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Learn how to play the piano, read music, sing, dance and play musical games. Two sessions: June 9-13 and June 16-20. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $75. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
On the Road - A Kindermusik Camp for Preschoolers: For ages: 3-5. June 16-20. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Kids take imaginary trips to vacation destinations and celebrate music by singing, dancing, playing, participating in musical yoga and making crafts. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $75. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Rock Camp - Summer School of Rock: For ages: 9-18. June 16-July 25. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Guitar, bass and drum students form a band, learn a cover song and create an original composition. Two sessions: June 16-20 and July 21-25. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $195. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Step up to Strings - Beginning and Intermediate String Camps: For ages: 7-18. June 16-July 18. Participate in rhythm warm-ups and ear-training activities, and learn how to play within an ensemble. Two session: June 16-27 and July 7-18. Beginners attend from noon-1:30 p.m.; an intermediate class is from 1:30-3 p.m. Price is per week. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $125. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Voice Camp: For ages: 5-13. June 2-7. Learn and practice vocal projection, blending, breathing, animation, word clarity, stage presence and etiquette. For ages 5-8 from 10 a.m.-noon or 12:30-2:30 p.m. For ages 9-13 2:30-4:30 p.m. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $150. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Voice Theatrical Arts Camp: For ages: 5-10. June 23-27. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Singing, dancing, music and movement to Hannah Montana's songs. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $100. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
Prescott
Chaparral Music Fest String Camp: For ages: 8-18. June 11-14. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Quartet Sabaku conducts the camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students ages 8-18 who have played at least one year. Camp is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14. Scholarships available. Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset Ave., Prescott. $100. www.prescottuu.org. 928-777-8663.
Making Music: For grades: 2-3. July 6-11. In addition to hiking, tie-dying and s'more making, kids also make instruments and enjoy many camp songs. Girl Scouts residential camp. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Scottsdale
Camp Jam: For ages: 7-17. June 23-27. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Roll-and-roll camp for beginners and advanced musicians. Get individualized instruction in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale. $399-$525. www.campjam.com. 800-513-0930.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.
Tempe
Advanced Fiddling Workshop: For grades: 9-12. June 23-27. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Learn traditional fiddle tunes in a variety of styles, and introduced to beginning fiddle techniques, backups and bass lines. Auditions required. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. $75. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Advanced Mariachi Workshop: For grades: 9-12. June 23-27. 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. An introduction to mariachi repertoire and style for violinists and violists. Guitarists welcome. Auditions required. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. $75. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.Beginning Fiddling Workshop: For grades: 4-5. June 23-27. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Learn traditional fiddle tunes in a variety of styles, and get introduced to beginning fiddle techniques, backups and bass lines. Auditions required. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. $75. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
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.
Beginning Plectrum Guitar: For ages: 15-Adult. June 7-July 19. 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Learn the basics of playing a guitar with a pick, and acquire skills necessary for common strumming and picking in popular musical styles. On Saturdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $85. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.
Class Piano I: For ages: 15-Adult. June 7-July 19. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Learn basic note-reading skills, keyboard skills and solid piano technique. On Saturdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $85. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.Class Piano II: For ages: 15-Adult. June 7-July 19. 2 p.m.-3 p.m. For students with prior experience who want individualized instruction covering piano technique, sight-reading skills and music theory. On Saturdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $85. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.
Class Voice: For ages: 15-Adult. June 7-July 19. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Develop techniques for solo singing. An emphasis is on physical alignment, posture, breathing and breath management, vocalization, song preparation, stage presence, confidence and communication skills. On Saturdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $85. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.
Guitar Camp Session One: For ages: 7-14. June 2-13. Learn the basic guitar techniques of classical, folk and popular styles. Curriculum includes solo instruction and ensemble work. All levels welcome. Students must provide own instruments (acoustic guitar preferred). Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10-14 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 7-9. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Guitar Camp Session Three: For ages: 7-14. July 7-18. Learn the basic guitar techniques of classical, folk and popular styles. Curriculum includes solo instruction and ensemble work. All levels welcome. Students must provide their own instruments (acoustic guitar preferred). Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10-14 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 7-9. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Guitar Camp Session Two: For ages: 7-14. June 16-27. Learn the basic guitar techniques of classical, folk and popular styles. Curriculum includes solo instruction and ensemble work. All levels welcome. Students must provide their own instruments (acoustic guitar preferred). Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10-14 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 7-9. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Hand-Drumming Camp: For ages: 9-14. July 7-18. Learn, practice and perform the traditional music of Africa. Cuba and Trinidad. No prior experience necessary. Instruments provided. Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 9-11 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 12-14. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Intermediate Fiddling Workshop: For grades: 6-8. June 23-27. 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Learn traditional fiddle tunes in a variety of styles, and get introduced to beginning fiddle techniques, backups and bass lines. Auditions required. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. $75. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Intermediate Mariachi Workshop: For grades: 6-8. June 23-27. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. An introduction to mariachi repertoire and style for violinists and violists. Guitarists welcome. Auditions required. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. $75. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Latin Jazz Workshop: For grades: 9-12. June 16-27. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. A big-band and combo workshop focusing on Latin jazz and mambo literature. Auditions required. Arizona State University, Tempe. $325. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Latin Jazz Workshop: For grades: 6-8. June 16-27. 9 a.m.-noon. A big-band and combo workshop focusing on Latin jazz and mambo literature. Auditions required. Arizona State University, Tempe. $325. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Latin Percussion Camp: For ages: 9-14. June 2-13. Groove to Latin music styles and rhythms including Rio-style samba, samba reggae and carnival marches, while learning to perform Brazilian percussion instruments. No prior experience necessary. Instruments provided. Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 9-11 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 12-14. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Music Camp: For ages: 5-6. June 2-27. 9 a.m.-noon. Students explore orchestra instruments and the world of music through rhythm, movement, songs and musical games. Two sessions: June 2-13 and June 16-27. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
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.
Piano Camp: Take Off!: For ages: 7-14. June 16-July 18. Students who have at least six months of piano instruction and who demonstrate basic note-reading proficiency explore music-theory concepts and build on improvisation and sight-reading skills. Four sessions: 9 a.m.-noon June 16-27 and July 7-18; and 1-4 p.m. June 16-27 and July 7-18. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Piano Camp: The Basics: For ages: 7-14. June 2-27. Learn about posture, technique, rhythm and improvisation. Students learn to read notes and play songs. Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. June 2-13; and 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m June 16-27. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Voice Camp: For ages: 10-14. June 2-July 18. Students learn the fundamentals of good singing, while having fun through group activities and games that develop note-reading and ear-training. Sessions: 1-4 p.m. June 2-13. 9 a.m.-noon June 16-27 and 9 a.m.-noon July 7-18. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Voice Camp: For ages: 7-9. June 2-July 18. Students learn the fundamentals of good singing, while having fun through group activities and games that develop note-reading and ear-training. Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon June 2-13. 1-4 p.m. June 16-27 and 1-4 p.m. July 7-18. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
