2011 Summer Music Camps

Fayette County Summer Strings Camp

9 a.m.–2 p.m., Mon-Thurs, June 6-9, 2011

Bennett's Mill Middle School

Rising Grades 5-12 

Tuition $100 (pay by May 20 for a T-shirt)

Beginning Strings Class

No previous experience required. Students will learn the fundamentals of the instrument, including parts, posture, instrument positions and note reading. Instruments can be rented or purchased from local music stores. Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 is the required book for the class and can be purchased from the music stores. 

Intermediate Orchestra

One year of experience is required. Students will continue to build on their acquired knowledge through learning more advanced techniques, Orchestral music and solo and ensemble literature. Instruments can be rented or purchased from local music stores.

Advanced Orchestra

At least two years of experience is required. Students will learn advanced repertoire and techniques, scales, All-State audition material, and solo and ensemble literature. If there is enough interest, chamber music opportunities may also be offered at this level.

All classes will be taught by Kelly Gallman and Patti Davis, experienced certified teachers.  Mrs. Gallman is the FRMS, NFES and BES Orchestra Director and professional violinist.  Mrs. Davis is a professional cellist and private cello teacher.  At the conclusion of the camp all classes will participate in a concert.

Checks should be made payable to FCBOE and sent with completed registration to the Fayette County Community School Office at 205 LaFayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214. You can also pay with a credit card at the Community School Office. Call Cindy Campbell at (770) 460-3990 ext 470 for more information.

Click for camp brochure. Questions can be addressed to Kelly Gallman at gallman.kelly@mail.fcboe.org  or (770) 969-2830, or Patti Davis at davis.patti@mail.fcboe.org or (770) 716-3982

ASTA Summer Camp

Sat-Tues, June 4-7, 2011 — Rising Grades 5-6

Wed–Sat, June 8-11, 2011 — Rising Grades 7-10

Calvin Center, 13550 Woolsey Rd., Hampton, Ga.

Rising Grades 5-9

Tuition $345 ($100 deposit due May 6) 

“The American String Teachers Association Summer Orchestra camp has been restructured a bit for 2011. We are excited about the changes and hope you'll be able to enjoy quality string education and have fun with us in 2011! We have changed to a two session format. While this limits our ability to service very young students (3rd grade and under) it has allowed us to open our camp to students through their 9th grade year!"

For more details and registration form, visit www.georgiaastacamp.com or contact Camp Directors Tim and Tricia Anderson at andersont1@fultonschools.org.

ENCORE! Orchestra Camp

Sun-Thurs, July 10-14, 2011

Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.

Rising Grades 5-9

Tuition $495 ($50 deposit due at registration, balance due June 1) 

Register online at http://www.encoreorchestracamp.com/.

Encore offers a 21-year history, 24-hour student supervision by certified teacher staff, experienced conductors, good blend of instructional and recreational activities, master classes with specialists on all instruments. Tuition includes 13 meals in the Emory dining hall, 4-nights lodging, rehearsal and master class instruction, supervised recreation, and an ENCORE! Camp T-shirt.