Middle School Band Camp 2013
For Grades 6 - 8 • July 14 - 19
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About the Camp
We help campers enjoy and strengthen a solid base of musical knowledge. Additional attention is given to the acquisition of knowledge on their specific instrument and to broaden their definition of “music.” We create a positive, safe and fun learning environment that assists the camper in meeting and making friends. Our philosophy is designed to nurture the camper as a whole with a focus on fun.
Daily Schedule
During the course of the week there is some variation to our camp’s routine. We try to create a balance of music and other activities. There is so much more to camp than music!
A Typical Day
- Breakfast
- Morning Band Rehearsal
- Music Class (Theory, Explore Music, etc.)
- Lunch
- Band Rehearsal
- Break (art time, bookstore trips, recreation center, etc., supervised by staff)
- Chamber Music (one for each family of instrument or Jazz Ensemble)
- Dinner/Free Time (planned activities to choose from; supervised by staff)
- Rehearsal or Similar Instrument Sectional
- Evening Recital (different each night)
- Free Time (swimming, movies, games)
- Bed Check/Lights Out
Meal Arrangements
Meals will be served in a University dining center. There will be a welcoming picnic on Sunday evening and a final banquet on Thursday evening.
Elective Classes Selection
- Theory 1 is an introduction to “how music works”. Students will learn about scale and chord construction, forms of scales, functions of chords and other basic music theory practices. Theory 2 is for more advanced students and will focus on chord sequences, musical writing and more advanced music theory practices.
- Theory 2 is for more advanced students and will focus on chord sequences, musical writing and more advanced music theory practices.
- Explore Music is separated into a series of four different presentations. Previous topics have included Aaron Copland, world drumming, sound reinforcement, electronic music and contemporary composition.
- Jazz Improvisation is an introduction to the skills used in improvising jazz.
Camp Director
Dr. Glenn C. Hayes - Camp Director & High School Conductor
Dr. Glenn C. Hayes is in his 25th year as Director of Bands
at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He is a widely
sought-after clinician who contributes significantly to
the region’s level of music. His responsibilities include
conducting several UW-Whitewater ensembles as well
as music education instruction. His goal is to create an energetic musical
opportunity for campers and help them become lifelong lovers of
music. His primary conducting teachers have been John P. Paynter
and Norman C. Dietz. He has also studied privately with Elizabeth A.
H. Green and Philip Greenburg. Dr. Hayes earned his undergraduate
degree from Central Michigan University and master/doctoral degrees
from Northwestern University.
Patty Schlafer - Middle School Guest Conductor
Patty Schlafer has been teaching middle level music in Wisconsin’s private and public schools for over thirty years. She currently directs concert band and jazz band at Mount Horeb Middle School and is a past chair for the Wisconsin Comprehensive Musicianship Project. Ms. Schlafer has a master’s degree in Curriculum Theory and Design where her research included a study of musical tastes of the adolescent band student. She has been guest conductor and horn instructor at numerous summer music camps.
Cheryl Miracle - Middle School Guest Conductor
Cheryl Miracle teaches music in Franklin, Wisconsin where she directs middle and elementary school concert band, jazz band, teaches general music and instrumental lessons. She was named Franklin’s Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2006, and was a Kohl Foundation Fellowship recipient in 2007. Ms. Miracle earned her National Board of Professional Teachers certification in 2009. In addition to teaching, Ms. Miracle has served as guest conductor at UW-W Band Camp, NBA Jr. All-State Band, and UW-W Fall Horn Festival.
Camp Staff
Our staff is a family of certified and experienced music educators as well as UW-Whitewater Music Education majors. Everyone works energetically to assess each camper’s ability and to create an environment that will encourage, enlighten and energize the camper about music!
Q&A: Summer Band Camps
Q. Who are the staff members?
A. The staff is made up of experienced licensed music educators, UW-Whitewater Faculty and Music Education students.
Q. How are the campers supervised?
A. Our camper to staff ratio is 10:1. Staff are assigned to teach, organize activities and to monitor the welfare of the campers.
Q. Is University of Wisconsin Whitewater a safe place to send my child?
A. UW-Whitewater prides itself on its summer camp programs. While no place is 100% safe, we are dedicated to the safety, supervision and happiness of our campers.
Q. I still have questions, who can I ask?
A. Continuing Education Services
262-472-3165, Email: cesevents@uww.edu
Housing & Facilities
All resident campers live in the residence hall facilities at UW-Whitewater. Our live-in adult staff will supervise camper activities. Developing new friends is encouraged.
UW-Whitewater will hold all campers responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from camp. Campers dismissed from the camp will not receive a refund. Roommate requests will be honored when possible; otherwise campers are paired by age and gender.
Camp Cost
- $450 for resident campers
- $400 for commuting campers**
A $20 per camper discount will be given to groups of eight or more from the same school attending the same week of camp.
**Commuting campers receive lunch and dinner daily.
***Please note: Students can be dismissed from the camp for serious misconduct without any refund.
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $7,500 and $300 maximum dental insurance. Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for accidents only. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee.
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
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