University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Continuing Education and Outreach 402239 032 Old Main Stevens Point WI 54481 Camp COFAC Music High School Strings Video Production
High School Music June 18-24, 2017 Celebrating a 60-year tradition! Join Us! Camp COFAC is an intensive music immersion experience at UW-Stevens Point offered by the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC). The camp is open to students entering grades 9-12, as well as graduating seniors. Mathew Buchman of the UW-Stevens Point Department of Music is camp director. The week culminates in a concert on Saturday, June 24. An Intensive Week of Music Sunday Check-in at your residence hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After a short introductory meeting, you will break into studio groups by major with your primary faculty instructor. The emphasis during the first day is for faculty and counselors to get to know you. Come prepared to play, connect, and have fun. During the Week You will work exclusively with UW-Stevens Point music faculty for a minimum of four hours per day in your major. Additional activities include large ensembles, chamber ensembles, theory/composition sessions, and history/aesthetics seminars. Individual practice time and recreation are also an important part of the daily schedule. Camp counselors are UW-Stevens Point music majors who assist campers throughout the week, and provide an insider s perspective about the life of a university music student. Faculty and counselors join campers for evening activities including a talent show and recital. Immerse Yourself! Unlike any other music camp in the state, our program is designed to give you an immersion experience by providing concentrated study on your primary instrument (or major ) for a minimum of four hours per day. Students will select one major for the week: voice, piano, guitar, violin, viola, double bass, cello, trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, tuba, flute, saxophone, clarinet, percussion/drum set or composition. Activities will include daily master classes, warm-up exercises, group lessons, chamber ensembles, supervised practice time, opera and musical theatre scene workshops (vocalists only), and reed fixing class for woodwinds. We re Serious. Are You? Our mission is to develop and nurture young musicians by helping them discover new literature, techniques and ideas while fostering confidence and enthusiasm. All camp instructors are UW-Stevens Point faculty, ensuring the best possible learning environment for students who are serious about music. No other camp in the state is exclusively staffed with resident university faculty. Expand your knowledge and understanding of music, develop long-lasting friendships and explore the vibrant university community of UW-Stevens Point. Whether you are an instrumentalist, a vocalist, or a composer, Camp COFAC is the place to be this summer. More Information For more information about Camp COFAC, UW-Stevens Point, and the answers to frequently asked questions, please visit www.uwsp.edu/campcofac or call 715-346-3838. Saturday Camp COFAC closes with a final concert on Saturday morning. Campers families are encouraged to attend. Checkout is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Program details may change based on enrollment. Daily Schedule Breakfast Classes Begin Lunch Classes End Free time/practice Dinner Evening Activities 7-8 a.m. 8 a.m. Noon-1 p.m. 5 p.m. 5-7:15 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Voice This intensive experience will broaden your musical horizons. Campers work on arias, art song and musical theatre solos, as well as ensemble literature. Masterclass topics include vocal health, technique, diction and stage presence. Campers should plan to bring at least one art song in any language or operatic arias and/or musical theater songs for coaching. Jazz combos offer singers yet another opportunity for exploration and performance. Composition Topics for the week include connecting with your audience, creating memorable themes, thematic development, harmonization, accompaniment, revision, form, notation, orchestration, and music notation software. Music of all styles is welcomed and encouraged. Past campers have composed for band, orchestra, chamber ensembles, as well as written solo vocal and instrumental pieces. Compositions are regularly performed at camp and beyond. In 2012, the UW-Stevens Point Wind Ensemble performed a piece at the Wisconsin State Music Educator s Convention written at Camp COFAC. Guitar Campers studying electric or acoustic guitar are exposed to a variety of styles from classical to jazz. Guitarists learn to more easily navigate the fretboard, work on a variety of right-hand picking techniques, and gain valuable insight on equipment and proper set up. Guitarists have opportunities to work on classical literature, perform with jazz combos or the jazz ensemble. Percussion A vast array of possibilities await students in the percussion studio. Hand drumming from Cuba, stick technique, auxiliary percussion, mallet work and drum set are just some of the potential areas of focus. Percussionists have the opportunity to put concepts to work in jazz combos, the wind ensemble and the jazz ensemble. Piano Pianists work on solos, duets and other chamber music with Molly Roseman, Professor of Piano, in private lessons and masterclasses. Masterclass topics include historical performance practice, piano literature, developing smarter practice techniques, and becoming a more effective performer. Other offerings include jazz piano sessions with Professor Buchman. Participants are asked to prepare at least two solo classical pieces for camp: a newer piece in the rough stages but playable, and a polished second piece that is performance ready. In addition to private lessons and masterclasses, pianists enjoy supervised personal practice time each day and the opportunity to perform in a jazz ensemble and/or jazz combos. New for 2017: The UWSP Opera Club is staging a concert of opera scenes during camp. Vocalist interested in participating should video record two contrasting songs from the following genres: Musical Theatre, Art Song (any language) or Operatic Aria (Italian or English). Email video links to Mathew Buchman (mbuchman@uwsp.edu) by May 25 to ensure consideration. Brass Campers majoring on trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium and tuba work on developing range, breathe control, embouchure, and effective practice habits through individual and mixed ensemble literature. In addition, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble and jazz combos offer an incredible range of performance opportunities. Woodwind The members of the UW-Stevens Point Woodwind faculty are experienced professionals in flute, clarinet and saxophone. Students majoring on woodwind instruments explore reed making/maintenance, technique and work on developing beautiful sound. Through chamber music, solo coaching and improvisation, students leave Camp COFAC improved, inspired and confident. Strings Campers studying violin, viola, cello and double bass work with Professor Bjella, Leviton and Story on a variety of technical and musical issues. Bowing, physical setup, chamber music, as well as work on improvisation and less traditional musical styles are covered. In addition to learning new music at camp, students are asked to bring recently performed or in-progress pieces for coaching. Don t take our word for it Quotes from Past Campers Great people, great times and, of course, great music (cellist) "This camp was extraordinary" (pianist) "I can't wait to come back!" (saxophonist) "Everyone was welcoming. I couldn't be more comfortable in this setting!" (trombonist) "The most fun I've ever had while singing with "strangers"." (vocalist)
UW-Stevens Point College of Fine Arts and Communication Music Camp Registration Form June 18-24, 2017 Name Age D.O.B. / / Female Male Last First Middle mm dd yyyy Address Street Number and Name City State Zip Name of Parent/Guardian Parent's Email Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone School Name Grade in School (Fall 2017) Roommate Name (optional) Circle preference: Night Owl or Early Riser YOUR CAMP MAJOR Our full list of camp majors includes voice, piano, guitar, piccolo, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion/drum set or composition! PAYMENT A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due with your registration. This amount will be subtracted from your total camp bill. Scholarship applicants are not required to pay the $100 deposit upon registering. I have enclosed payment for the following (please check): Tuition $575 with Early Registration Discount Register and pay deposit on/before Thursday, May 19 $600 Tuition after May 19 Extras $69 Single Room Supplement As space permits $20 Parking Permit Parents must approve off-campus travel in advance. Early registration encouraged! Total Payment Enclosed: SCHOLARSHIPS: Please visit www.uwsp.edu/campcofac for scholarship qualification guidelines and application forms. Strings Scholarship I am applying for: DPI Scholarship Scholarship From my School: PAYMENT METHOD Check/Money Order Cash Discover MasterCard Visa Credit Card # For Credit Card payments: Charge only the $100 deposit. Charge the full camp tuition now. Expires Please make checks payable to UW-Stevens Point Camp COFAC. Final payment due Monday, June 5, 2017 Please complete entire form and send to: UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education and Outreach 2100 Main St., 032 Old Main, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Camp COFAC is sponsored by UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education and Outreach. Fax 715-346-3504