Camp 2007 Information

Review List 2011 (2012 List available by April 15)

All pieces up to the student’s level should be reviewed and from memory:

Violin:

Book 1: All

Book 2: Musette, Long Long Ago, Waltz, 2 Grenadiers, Gavotte from Mignon, Minuet in G

Book 3: Minuet, Gavotte in G Minor, Humoresque, Gavotte in D Major

Book 4: Seitz Concerto No. 2 mvt. 3, Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor mvt. 1, Bach Double Concerto

Book 5: Gavotte, German Dance, Bach Double Concerto

Book 6: La Folia, Rameau Gavotte, Handel Sonata No. 4 mvts. 3 & 4

Book 7: Corelli Courante, Handel Sonata No. 1 mvt. 4, Corelli Allegro

Book 8: Eccles Sonata mvts. 1 & 2, Bach Allegro

Cello:

Book 1: All

Book 2: Long Long Ago, Minuet 1, Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus, Witches Dance, Bouree

Book 3: Berceuse, Boccherini Minuet, Bach Gavotte

Book 4: Breval Sonata mvt. 2 (Rondo), Bach Minuets I and II

Book 5: Vivaldi Sonata mvts. 1 & 2, Danse Rustique

Book 6: The Swan, Vivaldi D Major Concerto

Book 7: Eccles Sonata mvt. 2, Sicilienne

Book 8: Sammartini mvt. 2, Allegro Appassionato

Guitar:

Book 1: All

Book 2: Allegro, Long Long Ago, Andante by Carcassi, Allegretto by Giuliani, Waltz

Book 3: Nonesuch, Packington’s Pound, Waltz by Paganini, Calliope, Celeste y Blanco

Book 4: Sicilienne

Blue Ridge Suzuki Camp Information 2012

CHECK-IN

Camp registration is from 4:00 to 5:30 PM on Sunday, June 17, followed by dinner, welcome/orientation, and instrumental play-ins. Registration is on the porch of the Orkney Springs Hotel, the four-story building on the left as you enter the camp. Classes begin Monday June 18 at 8:30 AM. Check-in for Advanced Chamber Music Program is 12:30 PM on Saturday, June 16.

CHECK-OUT AND FINAL CONCERTS

Camp ends Friday, June 22 with final orchestra and group concerts in the morning, followed by lunch. Please plan to stay for the concerts, as they are an important closing to the week. Family and friends are welcome to attend, and may purchase lunch at the hotel desk. (please let us know by that morning). The final chamber music concert is Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 PM.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Each student’s core daily schedule will include a private lesson masterclass, group repertoire class, and Music Mind Games or string orchestra. Most students also choose to take an elective and/or chamber music. (not recommended for very young children). Parents are expected to attend the core classes, take notes, and practice daily with their child. The schedule will also include student concerts, parent sessions, evening activities, and plenty of free time for recreation. Parents of more than one student may need to move between classes. Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Every student’s schedule is unique, depending on his/her level and elective choices.

MUSIC PREPARATION

Please review pieces from the Suzuki review list- teachers will choose pieces from this list for group classes and the final concert. Students should come to camp with a polished piece and a working piece to play for their masterclass teacher. Polished means that the piece is thoroughly learned, fluent, and memorized . A working piece is a piece they are working on refining and polishing.

STUDENT SOLO RECITALS

All students have the option to play on an afternoon solo recital, but it is not required. If you wish to perform on a recital, you must fill out a Recital Information Form (page 3 of registration forms) and mail before June 1.

EVENING ACTIVITIES

The schedule of evening activities this year is: Monday: Square Dance with the McKenzies Tuesday: Family Talent Show Wednesday: Faculty Concert Thursday: Student Chamber Music Concert followed by campfire & marshmallow roast.

HOUSING

Families are housed in Maryland House, Pennsylvania House and nearby cottages. Rooms have private baths with showers. Blankets and pillows are provided, but you should bring sheets and any extra bedding that you may want. There is no air-conditioning, so please bring a fan.

MEALS

Meals are served buffet-style in the Orkney Springs Hotel Dining Room. For meals where meat is the main course a vegetarian option will be available. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian (if you did not already indicate on your registration form). There is a store in Orkney Springs to buy snacks and drinks, but you may want to bring additional snacks for your family.

RECREATION

Facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool, fishing pond, tennis courts, miles of hiking trails, sand volleyball court, basketball courts and recreation fields. Many people bring bikes and scooters to camp.

SHRINE MONT GUIDELINES

There is a policy of no smoking in any of the buildings at Shrine Mont. Beer and wine are not allowed in public areas. No pets (except seeing eye dogs) are allowed. Skateboards and rollerblades are not allowed.

PHONE/INTERNET

Important incoming messages may be left at the Shrine Mont office at (540) 856-2141, and the staff will get you the message. Your cell phone may or may not work in Orkney Springs. The Hotel lobby has a phone for outgoing calls and there is also wireless internet access.

QUESTIONS

Please e-mail Katherine Wiley at kwiley@world.oberlin.edu or call (336) 748-0775. (Email is the best way to reach us) After June 16th, messages should be left at Shrine Mont.

What to Bring to Camp:

Note: temperatures could be anywhere from low 50’s at night to 90’s during the day (it is typically in the 70-80’s), so please be prepared for different weather conditions! Please bring a fan in case of hot nights.

Please note that you must provide your own bedding and towels. If you have been in a room with linens in the past, this is only because the bed had not been used the week before.

Essential:

Bedding (sheets and pillowcases) Blankets and pillows are provided, but you may want to bring your own

Towels (bath and pool towels)

Instrument & Accessories (shoulder rest, rock stop, cello chair, etc.)

Suzuki and other relevant music

Extra strings

Parent notebook

Music stand (if you are taking orchestra, chamber music, or need one for practice)

Rain coat and umbrella

Fan

Alarm Clock

Swimsuit