Dr. Eliran Avni works with a student during a Piano Camp.
Two new camps – Composition and Songwriting, and Modern Band – have been added to the Summer Musical Festival at SUNY Fredonia.
“We are excited to offer two new camps this summer, in addition to the five camps we traditionally hold. These new camps will give even more students an opportunity to focus on their chosen field within the world of music,” said Adjunct Lecturer Tiffany Nicely, who directs the festival geared to middle and high school students and held in Mason Hall.
School of Music faculty and experienced guest faculty members will mentor campers as they live like music majors on campus for the week, honing their skills and exploring new musical avenues.
There are a total of seven camps, each age specific and lasting one week, held from late June to late July.
Composition and Songwriting, for students in grades 8 through 12 and including seniors who recently graduated, will explore the art of creating music through instruction, demonstrations, group lessons and individual review sessions. It will be held Sunday, June 29 to Saturday, July 5.
Students will learn how to build a new piece of music, working with faculty composers and performers. Musical examples from both living and historical composers from different styles and genres will be presented. Small group lessons and daily master classes on specific aspects of music composing are also on the schedule. A public reading of each student’s music will conclude the camp.
Modern Band, for students in grade 8 through 12 and including seniors who recently graduated, focuses on contemporary music (rock, hip-hop and country, among others) created in small groups or bands. Students who play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or sing are welcome to join in the process.
The bands will play a mix of existing music and new tunes created during the camp held Sunday, July 13 to Friday, July 18. Instruction will also be given in the history of popular music and students will work on their own musical and listening skills.
The five other music camps and their respective dates include: Piano, Band/High School, Band/Middle School, and Choral, will run Sunday, June 29 to Saturday, July 5; and String camp, Sunday, July 20 to Saturday, July 26.
For more information and to register, visit the website here.
