Summer Percussion Camp 2012
July 29 - August 3
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About The Camp
The five-day Summer Percussion Camp is designed to give percussion campers the resources to enhance their percussion skills. The staff will cover many styles of percussion with emphasis given to the development of strong technical fundamentals and exposure to percussion ensemble playing. All campers will have the opportunity to attend different types of master classes and perform on a wide variety of percussion instruments. All campers will have the option to receive private lessons from camp staff members. All campers will perform in a percussion ensemble directed by camp staff members. The campers will also have the opportunity to socialize and use many of the University’s recreational facilities.
Middle school through high school percussionists are encouraged to apply. Early application is recommended as the camp size will be controlled to allow campers to receive significant instructional time. Current high school seniors are welcome.
Camp Focus
On the first day of camp, campers will play a very short audition and be placed in percussion ensembles and small groups for master classes according to age, audition results, and ability. Each student will have the opportunity to attend master classes in the following areas:
- Grip and Snare Drum Technique:Instruction will include how to grip the snare drum stick appropriately. The development of strong technique will be emphasized.
- Drum Set:Campers will have the opportunity to learn various techniques and styles used in drumset performance. They will also learn about the history of the drumset and its evolution over the past two centuries. Other topics may include: influential drummers, timekeeping, set-up, drum selection, and equipment suggestions.
- Mallet Percussion:Campers will learn strategies for improving reading skills and proper technique on mallet instruments. Four mallet grips and techniques will also be covered.
- Symphonic Percussion:Campers will be exposed to proper technique using cymbals, tambourine, castanets, and other accessory instruments.
- Timpani:Tuning, proper playing techniques, sound production, and mallet selection will be covered.
- Hand Percussion:Campers will have the opportunity to work on basic hand drumming techniques. Conga and bongo technique will be a primary focus. Other areas of instruction may include sessions on djembe, bodhran, and tabla.
Camp Cost & Insurance
Resident $435
Includes room and board
Commuter $360
Includes lunch and dinner
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 preexisting injuries and is for accidents only. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee.
Facilities
UW-Whitewater is proud of its strong music department and facilities. Each student will have access to a variety of percussion instruments including marimbas with extended range, timpani, drum sets, and a variety of hand percussion instruments. The University maintains an attractive campus with full recreational services including swimming.
Tobie Wilkinson, Camp Director
has been Senior Lecturer of Music and Percussion at UW-Whitewater since 2002. Mr.
Wilkinson teaches applied percussion lessons, serves as assistant director of the UW-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band, directs the UW-Whitewater Percussion Ensemble, and
teaches methods courses for future music educators. Mr. Wilkinson plays in several orchestras around southeast Wisconsin, and is the Vice President/President Elect for
the Wisconsin Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Mr. Wilkinson received his Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Music Education degrees at Central
Michigan University, and his Master of Music degree at Rice University.
Don Raaymakers
Director of Strike Percussion Ensemble, Don received his Music Education Degree from Central Michigan University where he studied with the highly esteemed late Robert Hohner. Currently, Don is the band director at Duncan Lake and Kraft Meadows Middle Schools in Caledonia, Michigan. Don played with the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble for six years in which time he recorded three CD’s, “Far More Drums” for Sony and DMP, “Third Wind” (independently released), and a third disc which has not yet been released. Don has also taught four years at the Central Michigan Percussion Workshop and 16 years with marching band camps. Strike was created in the fall of 1997 with only a few members now having grown close to fifty percussionists. Strike has played many venues such as the Grand Rapids Festival, Van Singel Museum, Michigan Youth Arts Festival, PASIC, Art Prize and many more. Strike prides themselves on the many genres of music they play and the complexity of the music as well as the hours of dedication put forth. Strike continues to grow musically as they live by the philosophy of Don’s late teacher, “Play beautiful music, become beautiful people.”
Derek Crawford
Derek Crawford's interest in drums began at age seven, Derek has
gone from basement band beginnings to being a first-call figure
in the Chicago music scene. Derek always brings a distinctive
percussive voice to any situation he plays in while displaying
versatility not found in many musicians. He is equal parts rock
and jazz and is at home locking into a tight rock and roll groove
or stretching a composition to its improvisational limits. His style
could be described as ‘John Bonham plays Stewart Copeland on a
Miles Davis gig. Since making Chicago his home in 1995, Derek’s
focus has been on making music. He has performed and recorded
with some of the best talent the Midwest has to offer. A partial
list of credits includes; Anna Fermin, Rivals of the Peacemaker,
Brent Puls, The White Saddle Band, Clip Art, Brad Cole, Katie Todd,
Dick Prall, Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket), Bleary, Sunday
Runners, Todd Bowie, John Munson (Semisonic), Mike Hoffman
(E.I.E.I.O.), Starch Martins, Frank Catalano, The Northwoods
Improvisors, Fareed Haque, Ellen Rosner, The Convulsions, Ari
Brown, The All Rectangle, and Jade Maze.
Kelley Radowick
Kelley Radowick has been teaching elementary, middle, and high school students for over ten years. Ms. Radowick received her Bachelors and Masters of Music Education degrees from Central Michigan University. While at Central Michigan University, Ms. Radowick studied with the late Robert Hohner and Dr. Andrew Spencer. She was a member of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, CMU Wind Ensemble, and the CMU Marching Band. Ms. Radowick currently teaches elementary music, percussion ensemble, and percussion lessons in the Woodhaven- Brownstown School District in Michigan. She recently was honored at the Celebration of Excellence in Education Awards Program in Wayne County, Michigan. Ms. Radowick’s ensembles have competed at the State and National level, and consistently received outstanding ratings. She continues to teach and arrange for many high schools throughout the State of Michigan. Ms. Radowick maintains an active teaching and performing schedule, and is a member of the Percussive Arts Society.
Student Preparation
Experience in the student’s school music program is highly recommended but not required for admission to the camp. Campers will be required to play a short placement audition for camp percussion ensembles. Music will be sent to campers with their camp information packets about 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the camp.
Equipment
Each student should bring his/her own sticks and mallets. A complete assortment of mallets is not necessary; each student should only bring what he/she currently owns. Campers do not need to bring drums or any other instruments as they will be provided. A practice pad would be useful but is not required.
Other Activities
Camp staff will present performances for the campers. These performances are free and open to the public. On Friday afternoon, the camp will conclude with student performances. Parents are encouraged to attend these performances when they come to pick up their child.
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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