Summer Music Camp
July 6–10, 2015
Our Summer Music Camp registration is now closed. If you are interested in putting your child's name on a waiting list please contact
Dr. Betty Bedsole (731) 661-5226, or through email at bbedsole@uu.edu
The Department of Music and the
Community Music
Center at Union
University are excited
to announce their
annual Summer Music
Camp, July 6–10, 2015.
Now in its seventh year,
the camp for students
having completed first
through eighth grades
provides performance
opportunities with expert clinicians,
exposure to a wide variety of musical
experiences, and a week of fun with friends.
Students in Grades 1-5 and 6-8 will sing
in choirs directed by Dr. Betty Bedsole
and Dr. Chris Mathews, faculty of the
Department of Music at Union University.
In addition, the younger students will
have a myriad of musical experiences with
xylophones, handbells, piano, movement
(grades 1–2), recorder (grades 3–5), world
drumming, and beginning strings. Older
students will be able to choose between
handbells, piano, and guitar classes and
will also enjoy music technology seminars.
As our annual highlight, all students will hear
live performances daily by guest recitalists.
The success of the camp is founded on
the excellence of the teaching faculty
and staff, all who are well respected and
highly trained in the field of education,
particularly music education, and all who
graciously volunteer their time. For this
reason, it is our privilege to be able to
offer a camp of exceptional quality at
a very reasonable cost. We anticipate
openings will fill quickly, so register soon!
FAQs
- When is the camp?
July 6–10, 2015 from 9 am–3 pm daily.
- Who can participate?
Students having just completed grades 1-8.
- If I just finished 8th Grade, will I have to be in
classes with 1st graders?
While there will be some interaction between all
participants, there will actually be two separate
camps; one for grades 1-5 and another for
grades 6-8. Choirs and small groups will be
separated by grade levels.
- How many students will
be at the camp?
Approximately 140. In
order to balance each
age group, we will
divide registration into
three age categories
(1-2 grade, 3-5 grade,
6-8 grade) and will
initially limit 1-2 grade
and 6-8 grade to the
first 40 registrants.
Grade 3-5 will be
limited to the first
60 registrants.
- How much does the camp cost?
$50/child ($145 family maximum) if paid by May 1,
2015. After May 1, $70/child (no family maximum).
The final registration deadline is June 8, 2015.
- What is included in the cost?
All camp fees, a small daily snack, and a
camp T-shirt.
- Will there be lunch?
We ask that all participants bring a sack lunch
and drink. A small snack will be provided in
the afternoon.
- Will family and friends be able to see
what the students are doing?
There will be two opportunities for family
and friends to see student activities and
accomplishments. On Thursday, July 9, we will
open small group sessions during the day for
observation. Friday evening, July 10 at 7 pm, we
will present a final concert in the Grant
Events Center.
- Where will activities occur?
Students will arrive each morning in the lobby of
Jennings Hall, where most classes will take place.
All students will complete their day in Jennings
Hall as well. Several of the classes for grades 6-8
as well as Friday evening’s presentation will occur
in the Grant Events Center.
- What if I have additional questions?
You may contact Dr. Betty Bedsole, in the
Department of Music by telephone or email:
(731) 661-5226, bbedsole@uu.edu
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