Clearwater Music Camps
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Come study music with faculty from UW-Eau Claire's acclaimed Department of Music and Theatre Arts. Our music camps offer performance groups in Musical Theatre Ensemble and Percussion.
- Grow as a performing artist
- Prepare for auditions and competitions
- Enhance your overall understanding of music
During camp, you will:
- Live with a roommate in the dorms
- Eat in campus dining halls
- Take part in a daily recreation program
- Attend performances by UW-Eau Claire faculty and student concert groups
Connect with UW-Eau Claire Music and Theatre faculty and develop lasting friendships with other students who share your love of musical performance.
- How to Register
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- Date,Time,Location
- Student Qualifications/Auditions
- Performance Group Descriptions
- Presenters
- Fee
Date/Time/Location
July 15 - 20, 2007
UW-Eau Claire Campus
Check In/Out: Students can check into the residence hall from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Check out will be on Friday, July 20, from 3–4:30 p.m. All students must check out by 4:30 p.m.
Orientation: A student orientation is scheduled on Sunday, July 15 from 2–3 p.m. We will send you a more detailed orientation schedule before you arrive on campus.
Final Performance: A performance will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on the final day of camp. Parents, family, teachers and friends are invited to attend.
Student Qualifications/Auditions
- Students completing grades 8 through 12 by June 2007
- Interest in music and performance
When you arrive on campus, faculty will hold placement auditions to place you in appropriate ensembles and classes. Prepare a short piece that demonstrates your voice range and/or skill level.
Placement Auditions
Placement auditions will be held at Haas Fine Arts from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. You will be assigned an audition time prior to your arrival.
Performance Group Descriptions
Campers attend six class periods daily that integrate instruction, performance and theory for a full music experience.
MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE offers comprehensive training in voice, acting and scene development, and movement and dance. Theatre games, group scene work and musical rehearsals will introduce the world of musical theatre production. Participate in the choir for one class period each day and choose from special topics available to choir students (see above).
The TOTAL PERCUSSION WORKSHOP will challenge you with instruction and performance in all areas of percussion: mallet, drum set, snare, timpani, concert, marching and world percussion. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced level classes. Train in 50-minute master classes daily with UW-Eau Claire faculty and guest artists, and rehearse for the performance on the final day of camp.
Presenters
All Clearwater Music Camp performance groups and classes are taught or supervised by UW-Eau Claire Music and Theatre Department faculty. Undergraduate students in the department also assist and coach performance groups and classes. These faculty and students work as a team to provide the highest level of musical experience to our campers.
| Clearwater Summer Choir Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Alan Rieck | Associate Professor, Choral Music |
| Mitra Sadeghpour | Assistant Professor, Voice, Opera and Musical Theatre |
| Jeff Crowell | Assistant Professor, Percussion |
Fee
Residential Fee: $485 per camper
Your camp fee includes instruction, instructional materials, 5 nights
lodging, 3 meals daily, counselor supervision and activity fees.
Day Fee: $250 per camper
Your camp fee includes instruction, instructional materials and counselor supervision while on campus.
Individual Lessons
Faculty will offer individual lessons on a space available basis. The studio rate is $25 for one 45‑minute lesson. We will schedule lessons and collect studio fees during auditions.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to Wisconsin residents with demonstrated financial need. Contact Libby Thurston at 715-836-3365 for more information.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund will be given if your class choice is cancelled or
filled. To receive a refund less the $150 deposit, you must cancel in writing on or before June 30, 2007. There will be no refunds if a student cancels after June 30, 2007, or is asked to leave the program for disciplinary reasons.
How to Register
Complete the registration form or register online. A $150 deposit must accompany your registration. We accept payment by cash, credit card, check, or money order. Please make your check or money order payable to UW-Eau Claire.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Secure online registration is available for choir, percussion and musical theatre. You will receive confirmation when your registration is complete.
FA X
Photocopy your registration form and fax to the Continuing Education office at 715‑836‑5263.
PHONE
Telephone registrations can be taken from 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 715-836-3636 or toll free
866‑893‑2423.
MAIL
Mail your registration to Clearwater Music Camps,
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education,
210 Water Street,
P.O. Box 4004,
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004.
WALK-IN
Walk-in registrations can be taken from 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday at the UW-Eau Claire Continuing
Education Office, 210 Water Street, Eau Claire
