Day Camps & Workshops
Scrape, Squawk, and Bang
An Instrumental Discovery Camp
Rachel Durling, Director
Faculty: Sharon Lee Kim, Vivienne Kim,
Christy Kyong, Jane Lee, Dawn Madole, Betsy Marvit, Hadley Louden, Katy Luo, Laura Scarlata, Laura Sherman, Pia Siegwart, Dina Weinshelbaum
Ages 5–9 • June 18–22 • Monday–Friday • 9:00am–2:00pm • Performance/Demo June 22, 1:00pm (attendance required)
This week-long camp is a wonderful way to introduce your child to one of the most popular beginning instruments: violin, cello, piano, or fife. In addition to small group classes in their chosen instrument, campers also enjoy a range of fun musical activities including an all-camp chorus, rhythm and movement classes, and hands-on opportunities to explore a variety of other orchestral instruments.
Tuition: $385 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: May 25
Before- and After-Care: Supervised child-care will be offered before camp from 8 to 9 am for $5 a day, and after camp until 5:00 pm for a flat fee of $15 a day (regardless of hours stayed).
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Summer Strings
Rachel Durling, Director
Faculty: Kerry Borgen, Rem Djemilev,
Hande Erdem, Michael Graham, Jane Lee, Betsy Marvit, KC Still
Ages 7–12 • June 25–July 6 (no class July 4) • Monday–Friday • 9:00am–3:00pm • Performance/Demo July 6, 1:15pm (attendance required)
Two weeks of fun for beginning- to
intermediate-level violin, viola, and
cello players! Each student receives
one private lesson per week, and
participates in all-camp string ensemble and chorus, outdoor play, arts & crafts, and music games. Special
Wednesday schedules include afternoon
recreational field trips each
week. Complete beginners are welcome.
Intermediate-level participants
are placed into chamber ensembles or
group classes based on entrance interview or audition. Camp culminates in an informal recital.
Tuition: $635 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: June 1
Audition/Interview dates: June 15, 3:00–7:00pm & June 16, 9:00am–1:00pm.
Auditions by appointment after application
has been received. No audition necessary
for complete beginners.
Before- and After-Care: Supervised child-care will be offered before camp from 8 to 9 am for $5 a day, and after camp until 5:00 pm for a flat fee of $15 a day (regardless of hours stayed).
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Chamber Music Workshop
Eugene Sor and Lisa Grodin, Directors
Faculty & Guest Artists: Baumer Quartet (Nathan Olson, Aaron Requiro, JT Posadas, David Requiro), Jory Fankuchen, Jeff LaDeur, Evan Price, Arkadi Serper, Robert Waters
Ages 13–22 • July 9–20 • Monday–Friday • 9:00am–4:00pm • Concerts 6:30pm July 13, 19, & 20 (attendance required)
Our renowned faculty guides serious young string and piano students through an intensive two-week course, developing ensemble playing skills through the performance and study of the world’s greatest chamber music masterworks. The workshop features daily group coaching, string chamber orchestra, independent group rehearsal time, and rotating electives including master classes, alternative style and improvisation workshops, open faculty rehearsals, instrument technique classes, music history, and sight reading. Acceptance and group placement is based on audition and/or teacher recommendation; pre-formed groups welcome.
Tuition: $700 plus a non-refundable $35 registration fee
Registration deadline: March 30
Audition dates: April 26, 27, & 29
Photo by Geoffrey Biddle
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Adult Chamber Music Workshop
Eugene Sor, Director
Faculty & Guest Artists: Delphi Trio (Liana Berube,
Michelle Kwon, Jeffrey LaDeur), Jim Shallenberger
Ages 23 & up • July 21–25 • Saturday–Wednesday • 9:00am–4:00pm • Concert July 25, 6:30pm (attendance required)
Share your passion for chamber music with other adult musicians just like you! This week-long workshop is modeled on our youth workshop but tailored to the needs of adult amateur musicians. Ensemble playing skills are developed through the performance and study of the world’s greatest chamber music masterworks. Daily group coaching, string chamber orchestra, and independent group rehearsal times are augmented with rotating electives. Group placement is based on audition and/or teacher recommendation. Pre-formed groups are welcome and encouraged to apply.Tuition: $375 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: April 13
Audition dates: May 5 & 6
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John Adams Young Composers Program
Beyond Acoustic Music:
Composing for Instrumentalists and Electronics
Martha Stoddard, Program Director
Sivan Eldar, Faculty
Ages 13–18 • June 18–July 7 • 1:00pm–4:00 pm • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays only (no class July 4; additional class Thursday, July 5) • Concert Saturday, July 7, 7:00pm (attendance required)
An extraordinary chance to create and study electroacoustic music, and hear the results performed in concert by professional musicians! Young composers will cut, mix, and manipulate sounds through music technology, while expressing their personal voices by composing new works. Workshop highlights include a training and recording session at a professional studio (University of California, Berkeley’s Center for New Music and Audio Technologies), and close collaboration with instrumental soloists throughout the compositional process. The program will culminate with a public concert of student works performed by pros.
Music technology expands students’ musical vocabulary and creative process in this intensive workshop. Students will learn how to record, edit, mix and manipulate sounds through short exercises, as well as how to amplify acoustic instruments and handle audio playback during a live concert. In addition to these hands-on skills, students will study the craft of electroacoustic composition by analyzing works of contemporary composers, and discussing the history of the genre.
Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers; a computer will be provided on site if a personal laptop is unavailable. The workshop will culminate on Saturday, July 7 in a live performance of student works for a solo instrument and electronics by professional musicians.
Enrollment capacity is limited; early registration encouraged. Applications must be accompanied by an original notated composition that best demonstrating the applicant’s current level of experience.
Tuition: $600 plus a non-refundable $35 registration fee
Registration deadline: May 25
Photo by Andreas Guther
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Crowden Summer Suzuki Workshop
Göran Berg, Director
Faculty: KC Still, Vivienne Kim, Mary Straub, Caroline McCaskey, Katie Walda, Danielle Charboneau, Marilyn George, Christina Berg, Shakeh Ghoukasian
Ages 3–18 • July 26–29 • Thursday–Saturday: 9:00am–5:00pm; Sunday: 9:00am–2:00pm
Renowned guest faculty from Suzuki programs throughout the nation come together at Crowden to share their expertise with young musicians in an intensive and fun immersion experience. Intended for students who are already studying violin, viola or cello with a Suzuki teacher, the workshop provides a variety of activities each day, including master classes, repertoire, technique, and enrichment classes. All students must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or adult childcare provider throughout the day.
Questions about Crowden's Summer Suzuki Workshop? Click here for our brochure, with full information on classes, faculty, and more.
Tuition: $355 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Half Day option (for pre-Twinkle to early Book 1 students only): 9:00 am–12:00pm
Tuition for Half Day: $235 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: May 31
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Flute Choir
Laura Scarlata, Director/Faculty
All ages • June 21–July 26 • Thursdays • Beginning/Intermediate: 4:00–5:30pm • Advanced: 6:00–7:30pm
Flutists develop and strengthen ensemble playing skills while exploring the flute ensemble literature. The class culminates in a casual recital on the last day of class. For flutists with at least two years of playing experience or equivalent proficiency. Placement interview required, scheduled by appointment after registration has been received.
Tuition: $100 plus a $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: May 25
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Private Lessons
Ages 6 & up • Days & times vary
Individual instruction is offered on violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, flute, clarinet, recorder, guitar, and composition. Lessons are scheduled following a placement interview with the Director of CCMC. Please contact the CCMC office for more information!
Click here to see a list of our CCMC faculty by instrument.
Download a summer 2012 registration form here!