<p>When my D was 16, she attended the Music Studies Abroad program (<a href="http://www.musicstudiesabroad.com%5B/url%5D">http://www.musicstudiesabroad.com</a>) in Provence, France. Its a three week program that costs $1700 (tuition, room and board but not travel). We flew over for 10 days of vacation prior to dropping her off, but she flew back by herself. Overall it was a great experience, but a student has to be very mature to go to this program as there is little supervision.</p>
<p>Momnipotent,</p>
<p>from prior discussions I know these will probably not interest you. However, others on this thread may find the info helpful. Both programs helped my daughter tremendously. Both were expensive but had some financial aid money available.</p>
<p>1) Strings International - 2 week summer camp held at Bryn Mawr with faculty drawn mostly from Philadelphia Orchestra members. See <a href="http://www.stringscamp.com%5B/url%5D">http://www.stringscamp.com</a></p>
<p>2) Boston University Tanglewood Institute - programs from 2 to 8 weeks that attract some of the best music students in the country and from around the world. See <a href="http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/tanglewood/%5B/url%5D">http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/tanglewood/</a></p>
<p>EnochRoot</p>
<p>I'm a fairly decent pianist who's considering majoring in music but not a career in music. I'm looking for some good summer study programs. Do you know of any other fairly inexpensive summer music programs in foreign countries that aren't extremely competitive? Is the Music Studies Abroad Program in France extremely competitive?</p>
<p>Eastman School of Music (Rochester NY) offers some great summer programs. Kids either live on campus, or not. </p>
<p>Here is their web site with LAST YEAR'S offerings:
<a href="http://www.esm.rochester.edu/summer/index.php?i=highschool%5B/url%5D">http://www.esm.rochester.edu/summer/index.php?i=highschool</a></p>
<p>And here is the TENTATIVE site for this year's:
<a href="http://www.esm.rochester.edu/summer/%5B/url%5D">http://www.esm.rochester.edu/summer/</a></p>
<p>The Summer Jazz Studies is really great.</p>
<p>BassDad,
Can you please give me some more information about strings camp? I have been looking at their website and brochure for my daughter who is 12. She is a violinist. She is good, but not a prodigy or anything. It appears that anyone can register for Strings Camp and there is just an audition for placement upon arrival. Is that right? (Other programs we are looking at require a live audition or a tape in order to be accepted to attend.) Would you say the camp is appropriate for a good 12 year old violinist? Also, how is the supervision in the dorms? How much freedom do the kids have? For example are they required to attend the evening events? This would be my daughter's first experience away from home. Can they deal with issues like homesickness?
Many thanks in advance for the information.</p>
<p>Mother<em>of</em>perl,</p>
<p>I've sent you a detailed PM.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brevardmusic.org/index.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.brevardmusic.org/index.php</a></p>
<p>S attended Brevard Music camp one summer in high school. It is in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, not far from Asheville. It is 7 weeks long, but cost was not bad. Scholarships are available, which helped a lot. While he was there, he "majored" in horn performance, and "minored" in composition. Every student there also takes theory.</p>
<p>Placement in ensembles (orchestras and bands) is done by audition upon arrival, and again part way through camp. Each student gets an hour/week private lesson on their major instrument. Teachers come from all over, so it is a great way to make contacts.</p>
<p>His composition classes cost extra, but were well worth it. He had a lesson each week with the composition teacher from Indiana University. At the end of the summer, the "composer's orchestra" performed his orchestra piece. There was also a composer's recital, where he performed a horn piece.</p>
<p>The theory classes were assigned based on a theory test given at the beginning of the camp, so he wasn't stuck in a class that was too easy or hard, which was nice.</p>
<p>They also have a college fair every summer, giving students the opportunity to talk with reps from various college music programs, which we found really helpful and informative.</p>
<p>It was a great experience for him, and he loved every minute.</p>
<p>My D attended several music camps:</p>
<p>Hartwick - My D attended for 2 weeks although most of the programs are longer. The music was ok. The overall camp experience was poor - there was nothing for the kids to do with their spare time except get into trouble. Supervision was minimal.</p>
<p>NYU - My D attended a 1 week workshop. The music was ok. Kids were free to roam NYC. D got a good idea of what is would be like to attend NYU and decided it was not for her. Trying to attend school in the middle of NYC would be too distracting.</p>
<p>Eastman - Admission was by audition tape, but admission requirements are lax. The music experience was great. Kids were supervised 100% of the time and there were some non-music activities. Based on the D's experience she decided to audition for conservatories. </p>
<p>New England Music Camp (near Augusta, Me) - I can't say enough good things about this camp. My D attended 2 years for 4 week sessions. The camp is half music and half outdoor activities - soccer, sailing, swimming, etc. I believe they take kids as young as 10 years old, but the majority are in HS. Because of the location, the camp attracts are very good faculty. The camp is very well run and supervised. My D made friends for life at this camp and wants to return as a counselor.</p>
<p>I will also give a rouse to New England Music Camp in Maine. Both of my kiddos went there for three summers each. DS then went to Tanglewood for two summers, and then to Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro NC for two summers. All of these programs accept high school students, and EMF also accepts college students through age 20. New England Music Camp is a wonderful experience for young musicians. It is a great combination of music study and performance (4 classes, 5 days a week), and recreation. There are also excellent master classes, and guest artists. The conductors are terrific. I personally believe their strength is their instrumental program, but the do have a nice vocal program as well.</p>
<p>S1 went to New England Music Camp for 4 summers and really loved it there. I think they take kids from 13 onward, but one summer they had a 12 year old. As others have said, it is very well run and has a nice balance of outdoors recreation, performance and practice.
The accommodations are spartan. But S loved it so much he did not mind the cold showers (he's Mr. Empty the Hot Water Tank).
I agree that the instrumental program is its strength but also heard some very talented young vocalists. The students are expected to put on performances every week. We occasionally drove up for one and were very impressed at what could be done with just one week's rehearsal.</p>
<p>I see the OP is looking for inexpensive options.Here in NY there is a state run program which is run by audition..perhas Ohio (OP's state) has a similiar option?The HS music dept director should know..also local college's music schools may run summer programs...This would certainly be cheaper than others mentioned (D has done Eastman and Hartwick and traditional performing arts sleep away camp).Another option might be a week long program at Oberlin..D did their flute studio week a few years back, I know there are other instruments available,not so sure about composition or theory.
Don't know your child's age..D really enjoyed the Eastman program..it's structured like a music major's college curriculum..theory,history,performance,etc.supposed to help you decide whether music is the right major for you.Loved the program,didnt love Eastmans setting..it helped her decide what type of program to look for.</p>
<p>Thanks to all posters!!! Lots to consider here. Any others welcome...</p>
<p>Momnipotent, Walden School has scholarships. I am a single Mom and no way could have afforded the program on my own. But, I donate money yearly now to help others attend since it had such a profond affect on my son. Contact them.</p>
<p>New England Music Camp does have scholarships and work-study. I am not sure of the requirements. I think you basically need to ask and be persistent. Costs were pretty reasonable because my D worked a couple hours per day helping in the dining hall. Actually I think the work-study was a valuable experience for my D.</p>
<p>s'vrone,</p>
<p>Music Studies Abroad is not competitive. The instructors are outstanding to all levels of students. The Students practice intensly during the three weeks and give concerts when they have a piece ready. There are several concerts each week, and most students perform in approx. 3 concerts. </p>
<p>I hope you have checked out their web site.</p>
<p>Another camp for kids finishing grades 3-11 is Camp Encore/Coda <a href="http://www.encore-coda.com/%5B/url%5D">http://www.encore-coda.com/</a>. I know the owners, former counselors, and former campers, all of whom enjoyed it immensely.</p>
<p>What about programs in Europe for classical voice, the summer between high school and college? Thanks!</p>
<p>A couple in Michigan that haven't come up yet:</p>
<p>Interlochen Center for the Arts - one of the best in the country
<a href="http://www.interlochen.org%5B/url%5D">www.interlochen.org</a></p>
<p>Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp - big and inexpensive (relatively)
<a href="http://www.bluelake.org%5B/url%5D">www.bluelake.org</a></p>
<p>I don't know if these fit with what your child is looking for. I only know about performance camps. Ohio State has a select band camp by audition only. I think that it's called the Ohio State Fair band. The band director would have information on that. If you can get in, it's very cheap, a very nominal change.</p>
<p>Also Blue Lake in Michigan (north of Muskegon) <a href="http://www.bluelake.org%5B/url%5D">www.bluelake.org</a> It's only 10 days and not very expensive, I think that last year it was $880 and almost all band or orchestra students get a scholarship. At least my D thought that. It groups according to ability but I don't think that it is overly competitive. You have kids who don't take private lessons and you also meet kids who want to major in music and are very accomplished. My D has gone and loves it there. It's just the right mix of music and fun for her.</p>
<p>go 5878--The Blue Lake Camp looks like it could be a possibility! An they even have a Tuba Competition!!! Did your kids go to that one?? It is relatively close to home. Wow.</p>