Mt. Tabor Music Camp
58th Season
of Summer Music - 2011
Summer Music School
Operated by the Mt. Tabor Band, Inc.
Website: www.mounttaborband.com
Dates: July 5th - July 29th, 2011
BROOKLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Beachwood Rd.
Parsippany, NJ 07054
201-452-6063
Students from any district are welcome to attend. The only eligibility requirement is completion of the third grade. Students will be placed in one of five levels:
Beginner: No previous experience on selected instrument
Concert: 2-3 years experience on selected instrument
Symphonic: 3-4 years experience on selected instrument
Wind Ensemble: 5 or more years experience on selected instrument
Any questions about your child's placement may be brought to the attention of the director. The decision of the staff will be final.
All classes will meet daily between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. All students must be picked up no later than 12:15 pm or face possible removal from program. Monitors are provided during student "downtime" between classes to ensure the safety of all participants.
Each day, students will receive a 30-minute small group lesson, homogeneously grouped be instrument and ability, and taught by a specialist on that instrument. Students will also participate in a daily 60 minute large band rehearsal directed by an instructor experienced in working with that particular age group. In addition, students that are at the Wind Ensemble level will play in a Chamber music group (Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, etc.) every day.
While the instructional day runs from 8:00am-12:00pm daily, it is important to note that the typical student will only be scheduled for 90-120 minutes of that time. Additional classes (Jazz, doublers) will add on more instructional time to the day. A typical schedule would be:
8:30-9:00am Flute Lesson
10:00-11:00 am Symphonic Band
In this case the student wouldn't need to be dropped off until 8:15am and could be picked up after 11:00am. During the "down time" in between classes we provide monitors for supervision. Children may bring books, games, or handheld electronic devices to keep them occupied during this time.
Jazz Band Information
Jazz Fundamentals
Jazz fundamentals is a 30-minute daily non-performance class, and is a prerequisite to participate in Jazz I. Students who have at least two years experience on a jazz instrument are eligible to sign up for this course (prior jazz experience is not required). Wind instrument players should be able to play the notes of a concert B-flat major scale. Students who do not play the jazz instruments listed below may not sign up for this course.
Jazz Bands
Performance-based, 60-minute courses which covers many styles of jazz music, The culminating event of these courses are a special evening of nothing but jazz - you'll want to be there! The following three levels of jazz bands are now offered: Jazz I, Jazz II, and our most advanced group, Jazz Lab Band. Placement into these groups is based upon the experience listed on the application as well as assessment of the student's jazz playing level, as determined within the first few days of summer school.
Improvisation I and II classes
Highly recommended for our jazz players who will receive priority scheduling in these 30-minute classes. Students will learn how to create their own unique music, utilizing various chords and rhythms as well as major, minor, and blues scales. These techniques will be applied to solo playing in the jazz bands.
Jazz Instruments include:
- Alto Sax
- Tenor Sax
- Bari Sax
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Baritone
- Tuba
- Electric Guitar
- Bass
- Drums
2011 Concert Calendar
Concerts
Thursday, July 21st - 6:30 pm All Bands (except beginners)
Tuesday, July 26th - 6:30 pm Jazz bands and guitars
Thursday, July 28th - 6:30 pm All Bands (plus beginners)
Friday, July 29th - final day program TBA.
All students will arrive at 9:00 am and must be picked up at 11:00 am.
All concerts will be held at
Parsippany Hills High School
For more information, visit
www.mounttaborband.com or email the Registrar: Mrs. Brigid
Mekita at mekitab@mounttaborband.com
The Parsippany-Troy Hills School District is not responsible for the content of any site (links) listed above. These sites are listed as a convenience for our users.
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