Summer Music Camp is fast approaching and everyone at the UGA School of Music is more excited than ever about this year’s camp. We hope you are too!
Below are links to several documents that are very important pertaining to camp participation. The link titled “Camp Letter and Information” should answer any remaining questions you may have regarding arrival times, location, and what to bring to camp.
In addition, four very important documents are also included in the links below. Parents and students should read the (1)“General Policies” statement to make certain that both parents and students understand the rules, regulations, and expectations of the UGA Summer Music Camp. Parents or guardians should also carefully read and sign the (2)“Consent and Release” form as well as the (3)“University Heath Center Form”. Please return both the “Consent and Release” and the “Health Form” along with your remaining balance as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to a great week at the 2012 Summer Music Camp!
Directly below, you will find answers to some common questions. This information is also in the "Camp Letter and Information" linked at the bottom of the page along with what to bring camp and directions.
Registration Times and Locations
Registration will be held in two locations for the 2012 Summer Music Camp. ALL MALES WILL REGISTER IN THE LOBBY OF CRESWELL HALL located on the west side of campus. ALL FEMALES WILL REGISTER IN THE LOBBY OF BUILDING 1516 near the East Village Parking Deck.
To avoid congestion, registration times for this year’s camp will be staggered into two sessions by
age and instrument. Please plan to arrive within the time frame below:
Session I
12:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
All Pianists
All Vocalists
High School Woodwinds
High School Brass
High School Percussionists
High School Strings
Jazz Band Participants
Session II
3:00 – 5:00 PM EDT
All Guitarists
Middle School Woodwinds
Middle School Brass
Middle School Percussionists
Middle School Strings
At registration, the following will take place:
• You will turn in your Consent and Health Forms if you have not done so.
• You will receive your schedule for the week, meal band, room assignment, and
T-shirt.
• You may add a private lesson if you have not already done so.
• Dorm Students will pay their $45 key deposit and receive their room key.
Housing
Summer Music Camp students will be housed in two residence halls this summer: Building 1516 and Creswell Hall. Building 1516 is one of the newest university residence halls located on the eastern side of campus. All dorm rooms are air conditioned, with two beds per room, and private baths. Creswell Hall is located on the western side of campus. All dorm rooms are air conditioned, with two beds per room, and community restrooms with shower and toilet stalls. Snack, drink, and ice machines as well as a TV and pay telephones are available in the residence halls. For specific information about your child's dorm, please contact the camp office.
As mentioned above, sheets are not provided by the residence hall. It is recommended that campers bring plenty of sheets (extra long), blankets, and a pillow due to the possibility of the room becoming rather cool at night. More information and more pictures of the dorms can be found at www.uga.edu/housing.
What about food?
All students will eat lunch and dinner at the award-winning dining halls. This isn’t your typical
“cafeteria food.” UGA has one of the most honored and awarded Food Services programs of any
institution in the country. There will be a wide variety of food, including a great selection for those
with special dietary concerns. All meals at the dining halls include unlimited seconds.
Will I need to audition?
After registering on June 3, some students will be asked to go to the School of Music and audition for placement in an ensemble. (Parents are responsible for taking students to the School of Music for their audition. After students are dropped off at the School of Music, we will have a van to take them back over to the dorms.)
The audition requirements for each instrument are below:
High School Strings, Brass, and Woodwinds
• As many major scales as possible
• Chromatic Scale
• A brief etude, excerpt or exercise of your choosing (optional)
• Sight-Reading
High School Percussion
Students will audition in each
of the following areas:
Mallets
• Three Chromatically adjacent scales
• Chromatic Scale
• Sight-Reading
Snare Drum
• Four Rudiments (ie. Flam Accent, Ruff, Single Paradiddle, Concert Closed
Roll)
• Sight-Reading
Timpani
• Tuning Test
• Sight-Reading
All Pianists
• A “recital ready” piece for solo piano.
• All piano students should bring new material as well as piano books to
work on during the week.
All Vocalists
• Sing a “recital ready” vocal solo from memory . (GMEA All-State solo is
acceptable.)
Jazz Band
High School trumpeters, trombonists, saxophonists, drum set players, jazz
pianists, and double bassists have the option of auditioning for the Camp Jazz
Band in addition to your normal camp audition. Should you audition into the
group, the Jazz Band will serve as your large ensemble for the week. Your
courses will include instruction in Jazz Improvisation in addition to the normal
camp masterclasses and musicianship courses. You will perform with the Camp
Jazz Band on Thursday’s concert. If you wish to audition for the Jazz Band,
please prepare the following in addition to your other camp audition materials:
• As many major scales as possible in swing eighth-note style.
• A brief swing or Latin excerpt of your choice (something from your
school’s jazz band selections will be fine.)
• Sight-reading a jazz-style excerpt.
• You may also choose to improvise over two choruses of an F Major or Bflat
Major Blues progression.
What will the Daily Schedule be like?
All students will be in classes, rehearsals, or other activities from 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM each day at the School of Music.
Lunch is served at noon with dinner at 5:30 PM. You will receive a more detailed schedule when
you arrive for registration.
There will be some free time for most campers in the afternoons. The tennis courts are
available for your use as well as supervised swimming that will be held at Legion Pool. Campers
may also use this time to rest. Day Campers should arrive each morning at the Performing Arts
Center at 7:45 AM and may depart campus daily at 9:45 PM from the same place.
Each evening students will participate in a special activity including a Faculty Recital, Staff Recital,
Camp Dance, and Honors Recital .
How do we get around?
It will be necessary to walk to the School of Music and to lunch each day. The walk is pleasant and safe and takes about 7
minutes from the dormitory. Though the walk is rather modest, campers are advised to wear
athletic shoes to daily activities and bring an umbrella in case of rain.
What about the last day?
Concerts will be held on Thursday afternoon in order to accommodate students who are participating
in the Governor's Honors Program and other summer camps. Though you won't know your exact
Thursday schedule until after auditions, the schedule below will give you a rough idea of what to
expect on Thursday.
Parents and their students should remain in contact throughout the week regarding what time to meet
for dorm checkout. Students performing earlier concerts / recitals will check out sooner, while
students who perform later will check out in the afternoon.
**No refunds will be given for cancellations after May 18, 2012!!!**
Frequently Asked Questions
