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General InformationThe 56th annual Iowa Summer Music Camps (formerly known as the Iowa All-State Music Camp) offer students musical training and experience beyond what may available in their home schools, including group instruction, masterclasses, and classroom instruction in most phases of instrumental music. The entire program, together with a preview of life on a major university campus, is an invaluable experience for young people, not only in music but also in human relations. WEEK ONE, June 8-14, 2008 WEEK TWO, June 15-20, 2008 WEEK THREE, June 22-June 27, 2008 Camp ActivitiesActivities include daytime and evening rehearsals for individual sections and organizations; masterclasses; elective classes, recreation and entertainment programs (picnics, swimming and camp social events); camp concerts and recitals are open to the public. Eligibility and AdmissionAll school musicians who have completed the eighth grade or above may apply for admission. Those who have completed the seventh grade may apply for admission as commuter students only. Students must be recommended by their school instrumental music teacher. The Adult Band is for adults age 21 and over. Applications are now available. To apply, download the on-line application or request an application packet from ISMC Office / University Bands at 319-335-1635 or toll free at 1-800-553-IOWA, extension 5-1635. The ISMC Office FAX number is 319-353-2555; the camp e-mail address is rita-schmidt@uiowa.edu. All students are required to attend all rehearsals, activities and concerts. Some sections and courses may close prior to the application deadline date. Submit the completed application forms and fees to: Iowa Summer Music Camps ScholarshipsAll students who participated in the fall 2007 Iowa High School All-State Music Festival may deduct $50 from the tuition fee. All students who participated in the 2007 IMEA Middle School Honors Orchestra, or the 2008 IBA Middle School Honor Band may deduct $40 from the tuition fee. Students who have attended our Iowa Summer Music Camps in the past may deduct $40 from the tuition fee. Each school is given three $40 string scholarships (see your orchestra director for details). Students who play tuba, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet or mallet/keyboard percussion are also awarded a $40 scholarship for Week One participation. In addition, many students receive partial or complete assistance from their music booster organizations or local service clubs. Ask your local music director for suggestions. New!! E.B. Green Scholarship application for families with financial need. Room/board and tuition scholarships available for Week One, Two, and/or Three! Minority ScholarshipsOpportunity at Iowa provides a limited amount of scholarship assistance to qualified minority students. Additional information is included in the ISMC application packet. HousingISMC students live in an air conditioned University residence hall under the direct supervision of counselors and house directors. Excellent buffet-style meals, prepared under the supervision of University dieticians, are served in the residence hall dining room. Housing for the Adult Band participants will be in local hotels. CostWeek One (Band, Orchestra): $480 (Air conditioned room, board, tuition, 6 nights) Commuters: Students living near Iowa City who do not wish room and board pay only the tuition fee of $190. Week One Ensembles • June 8-14Large ensembles include Gold Band (grades 10-13), Black Band (grades 8-12), and Orchestra (grades 8-12). We are pleased to offer an Adult Band. Adults age 21 and over are welcome to participate in the adult band and attend camp classes. Housing for the Adult Band participants will be in local hotels. A listing of our 2008 guest conductors can be found here. Week One CoursesCourse elective offerings include topics in Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Double-Reed Making, Instrumental Conducting, beginning class piano, piano masterclass, organ class, Introduction to Finale (music notation software), Introduction to Electronic Music, World Percussion for Non-Percussionists and Music in Film Week Two Percussion Camp • June 15-20Part of the YAMAHA Sounds of Summer national clinics, students enrolled in our percussion division will experience a week in the life of Iowa Percussion. Students will explore a wide variety of topics including: concert, marching, jazz, and world percussion. Students will have the opportunity to study with some of the top specialists in the country in a "Total Percussion" setting. Percussion faculty to include Dan Moore (Percussion Area Head, The University of Iowa, Camp Director; keyboard and world percussion), Mat Britain (Nashville recording artist, steel band director, steel pan and world percussion), and Ernest Jennings (University of Wisconsin - Madison). Our YAMAHA Sounds of Summer clinician will be announced soon! Week Two Piano Camp • June 15-20Campers will be exposed to a wide variety of piano-related topics in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere: daily piano lessons with UI faculty members Alan Huckleberry and Réne Lecuona, classes in music theory and piano literature. Another highlight will be a course in music technology and composition which will utilize the School of Music's state-of-the-art Roland computerized keyboard lab. Special events will include sessions on piano technology, harpsichord playing, and faculty and student recitals. Campers should prepare 2-3 selections to study with our faculty during camp. Week Three Jazz Camp • June 22-27
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