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High School Band Camp Activities
- Band: High School students play in the Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Paula Holcomb. This ensemble rehearses daily, and performs on the final concert in King Concert Hall on Saturday.
- Chamber Ensembles: Students who elect to participate in chamber ensembles will rehearse daily with coaching from the camp faculty. These ensembles perform at the Friday evening Student Showcase.
- Jazz: Students who elect to participate in Jazz Band will rehearse each day. They will work as a group on understanding jazz style and improvisation through group playing exercises and listening, and will prepare for a performance during the final camp concert.
- Master Classes: Festival faculty will lead daily master classes. Areas of focus include technique and musicality.
- Festival Chorus: All students will participate in daily chorus rehearsals, leading to a performance at the final concert.
- Evening Concerts: Fredonia School of Music faculty soloists and ensembles will be featured in evening recitals.
- Electives: Students will take two electives from the following: Music Theory, Tech in Music, Popular Music, Jazz Improvisation, Drumming, Miscellaneous Music Topics (stage presence, auditions, etc.)
- Private Lessons: Students may arrange to take private lessons with festival faculty.
- Meals: Camp meal planning is supervised by the Faculty Student Association. Cranston Marche is an All-You-Care-To-Eat dining facility that offers campers a variety of choices including vegetarian and vegan choices.
- Recreation: Camp counselors will lead fun activities.
