West Chester University’s Wells School of Music Offers FREE Virtual Music Camps for Students Entering Grades 3 – 12
In this summer of uncertainty, and with many camps and recreational centers closed
for the summer, it’s West Chester University to the rescue with FREE virtual music
camps via Zoom for students entering grades 3 – 12. For information and to register,
please email Joan Stalford in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music at jstalford@wcupa.edu.
Ralph Sorrentino, Chair of Instrumental Music and the Director of the Elementary/Middle School Summer Camp and High School Summer Music Institute says, “Though we are disappointed we are unable to welcome students to our campus this summer, we are thrilled to announce virtual sessions for our Elementary School/Middle School Summer Music Camp, our High School Summer Music Institute, and our Jazz Camp. We invite all students entering grades 3 through 12 to join our outstanding Wells School of Music faculty members for these COMPLIMENTARY, engaging, and informative Zoom camp sessions. Our hope is that these offerings will enhance students’ summer music activities.”
List of virtual music camp sessions via Zoom:
Elementary School/Middle School Summer Music Camp (for students entering grades 3
through 8):
Topic: Becoming a Better Musician
Faculty Members: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Dr. Marci Major, and Dr. M. Gregory Martin
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 14th at 10am
High School Summer Music Institute (for students entering grades 9 through 12)
Session #1: Playing your Best Auditions
Faculty Members: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Professor Joseph Caminiti, Dr. Ryan Kelly, and Dr. Kimberly Reighley
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 15th at 1pm
Session #2: College Preparation for Music Students
Faculty Members: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Dr. Emily Bullock, and Dr. Andrew Yozviak
Date/Time: Thursday, July 16th at 1 pm
Jazz Camp (for students entering grades 7 through 12)
Session #1: Working with a New Song- Transcription and Improvisation
Faculty Member: Professor Peter Paulsen
Date/Time: Monday, July 20th at 11am
Session #2: Clarifying and Improvising with the Greek Modes
Faculty Member: Professor Jonathan Ragonese
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21st at 11am
Session #3: Harmony and Rhythm- Piano and Guitar
Faculty Members: Professor David Cullen and Dr. Terry Klinefelter
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 22nd at 11am
Session #4: Drum Set Masterclass
Faculty Member: Dr. Chris Hanning
Date/Time: Thursday, July 23rd at 11am
To register for one or more virtual camps sessions, please email the following information to Wells School of Music staff member, Joan Stalford at jstalford@wcupa.edu:
Student’s Name:
Student’s Grade Level:
Student’s Primary Instrument:
Student’s School:
Zoom camp session(s) in which you wish to enroll:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Email Address: