Klarinet Archive - Posting 000080.txt from 1996/03

From: Mike Cavin <mikec@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Music Camps
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 12:09:05 -0500

On Mon, 4 Mar 1996, Mark Charette wrote:

> I'd like to send my 15 year-old clarinetist to music camp this summer.
> I've already investigated the "well-known" ones (Interlochen, Blue Lake)
> in this area, but the cost for these was prohibitive. (I have two other
> young musicians in the house who'll want to go to music camp soon, and
> I have to try and keep things relatively equal). I'll be contacting
> Chautauqua today, but that's probably a bit pricey, too.
>
> I've noticed that Universities have much more reasonable costs for
> camp - I've looked at FSU & NAU programs. Since I'm living in Detroit,
> I'm looking for something within a days' drive (500 mile range).
>
> I couldn't find anything on the U of M web page or Eastman School
> or other Universities within that radius. Does anyone know of good
> programs at Universities in my neck of the woods?
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Mark Charette "Languages come; languages go--only Fortran is for
> Mika Systems, Inc the ages." - Jim Glass
> charette@-----.com
>
Hi! Did you ever consider looking at Indiana Universty. It's at
Bloomington, Indiana. I attended the camp there several years ago and
it's an experience I'll never forget. The band directors are
outstanding.Ray Cramer probably conducts the top band. He is a
very good motivator and makes each student feel great about playing. I
believe the university directors there still conduct these
bands personally. I don't know if you're aware but I.U. has consistently
rated among the top music schools in the nation for years. The students
stay in supervised dormatories not too far from the music school. The
kids are kept busy either in rehearsals or classes such as music theory.
When not in classes they have supervised activities for fun. As for levels
there are bands for different musical abilities. If you
investigate, I'm sure you will find Indiana will rate up with the schools
you've checked out so far. I'm pretty sure they also give scholarships
there. and it's easily within a days drive. The prices should also be
much more reasonable than the schools you've mentioned.