Individual Instruction
Ages 6 & up • Days & times vary
Crowden's private lesson faculty members are both outstanding educators and distinguished and active performers. Photo © Mark Costantini.
Individual instruction is offered on violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, flute, clarinet, recorder, guitar, and composition. Lessons are scheduled for a six week semester 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 2010 registration form here!
Day Camps & Workshops
Scrape, Squawk, and Bang
An Instrumental Discovery Camp
Ages 5–9 • June 21–25 • Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–2:30 pm
A wonderful way to introduce your child to one of the most popular beginning instruments: violin, cello, piano, fife, or recorder. Kids explore a chosen instrument in small group classes during this week-long camp, and also enjoy a range of fun musical activities including an all-camp chorus, rhythm and movement classes, and hands-on opportunities to discover a variety of other orchestral instruments.
Tuition: $385 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Before- and After-Care: Supervised child-care will be offered before camp from 8 to 9 am for a flat fee of $30 for the week, and after camp from 2:45 until 5:00 pm for a flat fee of $75 for the week (regardless of hours stayed).
Registration deadline: June 7
Download a summer 2010 registration form here!
Summer Strings
Rachel Durling, Director
Ages 8–12 • July 6–16 • Monday–Friday • 9:00 am–3:00 pm
A comprehensive musical experience for beginning- to intermediate-level violin, viola, and cello players! Participants in this two-week program play in chamber ensembles or beginning group classes, receive weekly private lessons, and enjoy a variety of activities including an all-camp string ensemble and all-camp chorus, outdoor play, arts & crafts, and music games. Special Wednesday schedules include afternoon recreational field trips each week. Students are placed into either a chamber ensemble or group class based on a required entrance interview. Camp culminates in an informal recital.
Tuition: $635 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
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).
Registration deadline: June 21
Download a summer 2010 registration form here!
Chamber Music Workshop
Lisa Grodin, Director
Ages 14 & up (adults very welcome!) • July 18–24 • Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm • Welcome potluck/orchestra reading session: Sunday, July 18, 4:00–6:00 pm • Final concert: Saturday, July 24, 2:00 pm
Love chamber music? Develop your skills and knowledge of ensemble playing with other string players and pianists who share your passion during this week-long workshop. The program features daily group coachings, an all-camp ensemble, master classes, and electives such as conducting and sight reading. Chamber group placement is based on a required entrance interview or teacher recommendation; pre-formed groups are encouraged to apply.
Tuition: $485 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: July 3
Download a summer 2010 registration form here!
John Adams Young Composers Program: Music & Film
Alexis Alrich, Director
John Adams Young Composers Program students receive the unusual opportunity to hear their works performed by professional musicians. Photo © Mark Costantini.
Ages 12–18 • July 19–31 • Monday–Friday • 3:00–6:00 pm • Presentation of films and soundtracks Saturday evening, July 31
A truly unprecedented opportunity to write an original soundtrack for a short film and have it performed and recorded by a professional chamber trio! Designed for intermediate and advanced composition students, this course begins with exercises in technical and aesthetic issues (including timing music to film, dramatic situations, and use of instrumental color) with an emphasis on fine arts rather than commercial-style music. The program culminates with a presentation of student films and scores.
Placement interviews are required for students new to the John Adams Young Composers program. Interviews will be held by appointment in late March, early May, or June; contact the CCMC office for specific dates. Please submit an original notated music composition along with your registration form.
Tuition: $550 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: June 7
Download a summer 2010 registration form here!
Crowden Summer Suzuki Workshop
Goran Berg, Director
Ages 3–18 • July 29–August 1 • Thursday–Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm • Sunday: 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Renowned guest faculty from Suzuki programs throughout the nation come together at Crowden to share their expertise with young musicians in this intensive and fun immersion experience. Daily activities include master classes, repertoire, technique, and enrichment classes. Intended for students who are already studying violin, viola, or cello with a Suzuki teacher; all students must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or adult childcare provider throughout the day.
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: July 15
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Summer Flute Choir
All ages welcome • June 5–July 3 • Saturdays • time TBA
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; audition required. Laura Scarlata, director.
Tuition: $75 plus a non-refundable $15 registration fee
Registration deadline: May 22
Download a summer 2010 registration form here!