WCU’s Wells School of Music Announces 2024 SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
Music Camps Programmed to Serve Students in Grades 3 – 12 and Marching Arts Educators
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music has announced dates and open registration for summer music camps to entertain and educate area students. Camp ages are for those who have completed 3rd – 12th grade and marching arts professionals. Four camps to serve musicians of varying ages and abilities are available during June and July. Taught by expert faculty and local professionals, all programs take place in the Wells School of Music’s state-of-the-art facilities in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester, PA. Information and links to registration can be found at https://www.wcupa.edu/music/summerCamps.aspx
Elementary and Middle School Summer Music Camp (For elementary students currently in grades 3, 4, and 5, and middle school students currently in grades 6, 7, and 8.)
Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28, 2024; Final Concert on Friday, June 28
Both the Elementary and Middle School Summer Music Camps offer large ensemble and small ensemble performance opportunities for band and orchestra students. There is also a musical theatre vocal ensemble for students in grades 3 – 8. Students will receive instruction from some of the region's finest educators and performers. Daily faculty recitals allow students to see professional musicians perform in an informative and engaging setting.
High School Summer Music Institute (For students currently in grades 9 – 12)
Monday, July 8 – Saturday, July 13, 2024; Final Concert on Saturday, July 13
Every participating high school student receives two 30-minute private lessons on their primary instrument or voice. Students will perform in a variety of ensembles, including wind ensemble, string orchestra, vocal ensemble, and various chamber ensembles. Students will also participate in music theory classes and sectional rehearsals/masterclasses. The Institute’s faculty consists primarily of WCU Wells School of Music professors, all of whom are active performing artists in the Philadelphia region.
Summer Jazz Camp (For students currently in grades 9 – 12 and advanced Middle School students)
Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19, 2024; Final Concert on Friday, July 19
Participants will explore jazz improvisation, arranging, orchestration, jazz history, and performance techniques. Visiting artists as well as the WCU faculty will perform and conduct masterclasses on various subjects. All participants will need to have a knowledge of scales, be able to read music, transpose, and be proficient on an instrument.
Additional Camps & Classes from Vivace Productions (for questions visit www.VivaceProductions.com)
Vivace Marching Band Leadership Training Weekend (For High School students): Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, 2024
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (Attitude Concepts), Bobby Lambert (Wando HS, Dynamic Marching), Dr. Adam Gumble (West Chester University, Vivace Director of Education), Len Lavelle (North Hills HS, SLAM!), and Dr. John Villella (Vivace Productions President) lead this two-day workshop designed to unlock students' full potential as performers AND people!
INCOMPARABLE Marching Band Workshop (For High School students): Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25, 2024
Why settle for the ordinary when you can strive to be INCOMPARABLE? Educational tracks for Drum Majors, Winds, Battery Percussion, Front Ensemble, and Color Guard are led by our team of world-class educators in this immersive four-day workshop that invites high school marching band participants at all experience levels to “level-up” their leadership!
Vivace Marching Arts Education Summit (for Marching Arts educators at all levels): Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25, 2024
We are excited to welcome back marching arts educators to our professional development sessions, July 22-25, 2024, at West Chester University (in conjunction with the INCOMPARABLE Marching Arts Workshop). Educators from all backgrounds and levels of experience are invited to join us to work with a host of nationally renowned clinicians (Jay Bocook, Alfred Watkins, Rosie Queen, Bobby Lambert, the INCOMPARABLE Golden Rams Marching Band Education Team, and many more!) to take their programs to the next level!