Course Description
Matthew Cmiel, Program Director
July 13 to 23 | Monday to Thursday | 9:30am to 3pm
Performance/demonstration | July 23 at 5pm
In this fun and creative workshop for young composers of all levels, students will compose a suite of miniatures for voice and piano. Our accomplished faculty and guest artists provide guidance and feedback as participants refine their work. The camp culminates in a public performance of student works by professional musicians.
Come create something amazing! Beginners welcome.
Daily offerings include:
- A class on composing songs and writing for the voice.
- A hands-on guide to the creative process, where students develop works together, in small groups, and individually within a single day.
- An afternoon class where they will comment on, work with, and study each others’ music, and get feedback from the guest artists who will be performing their works.
- Private lessons with one of our instructors.
- A class to help them craft their own text for lyrics.
Students will need:
- An open mind and excited spirit!
- Music engraving software for their final project (free, student, or professional level software all acceptable)
- Blank manuscript paper and writing utensils for work in class.
- No previous composition experience required
Before- and aftercare is available 8–9:30am and 3–6pm at an additional charge of $10 for beforecare and $20 for aftercare (nonrefundable).