Waterville Valley Music Center Summer Camp 2008

Welcome to the twelfth annual Waterville Valley Music Center Summer Camp.

When

The Music Camp Program will take place from Sunday July 27 to Sunday August 10, 2008.

Location

The beautiful town of Waterville Valley is situated in the White Mountains National Forest, 70 miles north of Manchester, New Hampshire. This location offers beautiful scenery, mountains, forests, lakes and hiking trails all within easy access of the small charming village.

Lodging

Students stay at The Northstar Inn featuring fine self-contained accommodations in the heart of Waterville Valley.

Eligible Applicants

String players of various levels ages 10 and up, including adult amateurs, are welcome. Groups will be formed according to instrument and ability, and will work with a suitable repertoire.

Tuition

$1,950 covers the complete cost of all activities including the world-class faculty, spacious comfortable lodging, excellent food service and wide range of recreational activities for the two -week session.

Program Description

Students receive a great amount of individual attention. Every student will have a private lesson each week, ensemble coaching and master classes with our world-renowned and highly praised performers and teachers. Students’ days begin with a three-hour session that focuses on in-depth musical interpretation and the development of chamber music skills.

After a break for lunch, students have another hour of classes. Then they have two hours to take advantage of the numerous leisure and sports facilities in the Valley including swimming, boating, hiking, biking and ice skating. Or they may continue to practice outside in our beautiful setting.

In the evenings we hold workshops, orchestra rehearsals, lectures and informal concerts. Participants are offered performance opportunities at these concerts.

Solo Bach Workshop

The Solo Bach Workshop is being offered this year to advanced students ready to undertake an indepth study of a piece from the solo Bach repertoire. Assignments will be made ahead of time and students should arrive prepared to play their piece. They will attend, and may have the opportunity to participate in master classes, and we will have special Workshops dedicated to baroque performance as it pertains to this music. In addition, students will have at least one extra private lesson on their piece, lots of time to practice individually, as well as the opportunity to perform their solo Bach piece. These students' chamber group responsibilities will be limited to allow them adequate time to devote to the study of their Bach repertoire.

Concerts
(dates subject to change)

Welcome Faculty Concert - Sunday July 27, 7 PM
Student Solo Showcase - Thursday July 31 at 7 PM
Student Solo Showcase - Wednesday August 6 at 7 PM
Final Faculty Concert - Friday August 8 at 7 PM
Final Student Concert - Saturday August 9 at 7 PM