Strings & Chamber Music Summer Camp 2017

BACH to the Future!
Adventures through time in Dolorian Mode...
June 26-30, 2017 Strings & Chamber Music Camp
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

​Our extremely educational shenanigans with world-famous composer J.S. Bach continue!  

Join us for a full-day camp for students going into grades 1-12, Wednesday evening Faculty concert, and Friday afternoon student concert.  Read on to find out more.
DO YOU LOVE TO PLAY MUSIC? 

​Calling all school-aged violinists, violists, cellists, guitarists, and bassists!  
If you are able to read music and are well into Suzuki Book 1 or equivalent level of experience or well beyond, this is the place for you.  (Ask your teacher if you’re not sure.)

New to violin?  Interested in trying it out, or recently started?  We now have a beginning violin division of the camp just for you!  Space is limited, so sign up soon.

Age Requirements:
Students going into Grades 1-12.
WHAT IS A STRINGS & CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP?
  • A place where friends, old and new come together to jam on fun music.  Work with our incredible coaching team and learn what it takes to play well together!  We will place you in a group that is just right for your level.
  • A fun way to improve your instrumental, sight-reading, and musicianship skills. 
  • A friendly way to learn something new about music, teamwork, and what YOU can do!
  • Activities include:  Ensemble rehearsals and coaching with ASA’s awesome faculty, choir, fun teamwork and musicianship games, outdoor time.
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CAMP SCHEDULE
  • Drop-off is between 8:45-9am, M-F.  *Campers must be signed in and out every day by an adult on the waiver list.*
  • Pick-up is between 3:55-4pm, M-F.
M 6/26  9AM-4PM (After-care available till 5:30PM)
T 6/27  9AM-4PM (After-care available till 5:30PM)
W 6/28  9AM-4PM (After-care available till 5:30PM) + **6:30-7:30PM Faculty Concert**
TH 6/29  9AM-4PM (After-care available till 5:30PM)
F 6/30  9AM-5PM (**4-5PM Student Concert & Pizza Party**, no after-care available)

After-care:
Sign up by June 1!  Available on M-TH, 4-5:30PM. $60.

Camp Fees:
Registration begins February 1
Register in February and pay $495
Register in March and pay $595
Register April 1 - May 22 and pay $625
Siblings: Second camper pays $495

Payment and Cancellation Policy:
  • Full payment for the camp is due at time of sign-up.
  • Cancellation schedule:
    • Before April 1: Receive a full refund* for cancellations before this date, minus $25 administration fee.
    • April 1-May 15: Receive a 50% refund* for cancellations.
    • After May 15:  No refunds are available after this time.
    • * Refunds can be requested either in the form of a check or general ASA tuition credit.

Attendance/Instrument Policy:
  • The Medical Permission and Release Form.  The Medical Permission and Release Form must be completed and submitted by check-in on the first day of camp in order for a camper to attend.  You may email a scan, snail mail a physical copy, or hand it in in person at check-in on the first day of camp.  
  • Students are required to provide their own instruments and folding music stands for the camp.
    • If your student is a beginner who does not already have an instrument we recommend renting an instrument (even if you plan to continue lessons after the camp).  In fact, renting is preferable until your student is sure they want to continue and you have the benefit of an expert teacher to help guide your search.  
    • We recommend making a rental appointment at any of the following reputable dealers.  For quality, value, and ease of playing from the beginning, we STRONGLY recommend you DO NOT use a shop unless it deals exclusively with stringed instruments!  We do not want your budding musician to be struggling with their equipment unnecessarily.  It makes us sad.  Please feel free to email us if you have questions.  Our recommendations:
  • Attendance at all camp functions.  The curriculum is individually tailored and team-oriented.  Music is assigned to each musician well in advance of the camp (with the exception of beginners), and, because of the nature of chamber music/group playing, musical ensembles often have individual parts assigned.  If one person misses rehearsal, the whole group loses out.  Additionally, the Wednesday evening Faculty Concert is also an important part of the camp curriculum, as it provides an opportunity for students to be inspired by seeing their teachers in action.  Therefore, each student’s full participation is integral and required.

Music and musical preparation:
As soon as registration ends on May 15, we begin assigning music to campers.  Music assignments will be shared via email and Google Docs in early June.  Campers are expected to prepare their own music folders and print music out to bring to camp.  They are expected to make every effort to learn the music in advance of the camp… but don’t worry if you hit a hard spot!  Bring it to your private teacher to work on, and your camp coaches will help you out during the week, as well.

What to bring to camp:
  • Medical Permission and Release Form (if you haven’t already submitted it)
  • Folding music stand
  • Instrument & accoutrements
  • ½ inch 3-ring binder with pockets
  • Music, hole-punched and put in 3-ring binder (Beginners, bring an empty binder)
  • Pencil with a good eraser
  • Lunch for each day (Snacks will be provided.  Please let ASA know asap if your child has any food allergies.)
  • Sunscreen/hat (We will be walking up to Franklin Park for lunch/other activities throughout the week.)​​

    Register now