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Author: Cindy
Date: 2003-01-05 00:03
I have heard great things about this camp, but I really want to know more. How hard is it to get in, how long is the camp, what all do you do there, how music oriented is it, etc. I want more of a personal opinion thing also, because I already know the website.
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Author: Brian Peterson
Date: 2003-01-05 12:34
Cindy,
This topic comes up rather often, so I would encourage you to run a search and I'll bet you'll find most of the information you're looking for.
I attended over twenty years ago now. I have to say it was one of the best summers of my life.
Back then, camp was 8 weeks long. The day was spent in large ensemble rehearsal and then one's schedule depended on the electives one chose--ensembles, music theory, piano, lessons etc. Of course that was 20 years ago though, so things may have changed somewhat since then.
BP
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Author: Clair
Date: 2003-01-05 14:21
I went last summer. It was pretty similar to the way Brian described it--and quite a wonderful experience. Intermediates (up to grade 10) go for 4 or 8 weeks, and high schoolers go for 8.
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Author: Brandon
Date: 2003-01-05 16:49
Try looking at their website. I am sure that by doing a yahoo or google search you can find their address. I think that it would be a worthwhile experince to go there.
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Author: Hank
Date: 2003-01-05 23:06
Hi Brian and Others,
I went to Interlochen for the 1st time as a HS student, hold on to your hats, 50 years this coming summer. I get back every spring or summer and guess what, very little about the way the camp or the music activities are structured has changed (hard to argue with success). I think the orchestra probably still rehearses first thing in the morning, choir late AM, and band early afternoon. But the main difference is there are multiple bands as well as probably multiple other ensembles.
They still wear corduroy, have weekly challenges, wear a lot of red for concerts, etc. I played many times under Dr. Maddy as well as the other great conductors that were there. I do know that my sax teacher, Bob Resnick is still going back each summer.
National Music Camp, as it was called in those days, was the finest musical experience I have ever had in my entire life; the summers I spent there changed my life completly. You compete against some of the finest instrumentalists from all over the world; that will really give you a good reality check on your true playing ability and musicianship. Oh, in addition, you'll have a real blast.
Hank
HSB 53, 53, & 55
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Author: Robyn
Date: 2003-01-06 02:39
I went to Interlochen this past summer as a clarinet major in the High School Symphonic Band. I had a great time, and I learned a lot. I had music theory class, a chamber music class in which I played in a clarinet quartet, and band for 2 hours every day except Sunday. Except for your 2-hour "major" (band or orchestra), the other classes you can take also include things such as conducting. You can even take other arts classes, such as metalsmithing, that have nothing to do with music. (But most music majors at Interlochen tend to stick to the music classes.)
In symphonic band, we had a new conductor each week (including Frederick Fennell) and we prepared a new program each week. I had the opportunity to perform in student recitals as well as attend masterclasses, concerts, and recitals given by the professionals. There is also a very competitive concerto competition.
Every week I had an hour lesson with Sidney Forrest or Deborah Chodacki. Also, every Friday we had chair challenges for band, which were usually very competitive. Even though we had to go through challenges every week, I became friends with the other clarinet players, and I picked up some tips from them too.
During my free time when I wasn't practicing, at a concert, or in a class, there was always plenty to do. Free time activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. There were also some trips to Lake Michigan and the sand dunes near there, which was fun. All in all, I had a great summer and would highly recommend Interlochen to anyone serious about the clarinet.
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