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UMD Bands: North Shore Summer Music Experience

The Northland's Finest Music Camp | June 17 – 23, 2012

Welcome to the home page for the 2012 North Shore Summer Music Experience.
To Register On-line please click on On-Line Registration Form.
You can also download a pdf version of this form here.

2012 NSSME Camp Brochure

pdf

The following musical opportunities are available this summer.

Band/Jazz Camp

Full Concert Band
Daily Instrumental Skill Development Classes
Daily Small Ensemble Experience
Faculty Concert
Small Ensemble Concert
Large Ensemble Concert
UMD Department of Music Jazz Ensemble

Choral Camp

Daily Choral Rehearsals
Daily Sectionals
Faculty Concert
Small Ensemble Concert
UMD Department of Music

String Orchestra Camp

Full String Orchestra
Daily Instrumental Skill Development Classes
Daily Small Ensemble Experience
Faculty Concert
Small Ensemble Concert
Large Ensemble Concert
UMD Department of Music

Piano Camp

Daily Master Classes
Private Lessons
Music Theory
Technique Building Classes
Faculty Concerts
Small Ensemble Concerts
Final Recital

  • On-campus residence housing (double occupancy)
  • Meals served in the Kirby Student Dining Center
  • Around-the-clock counselors
  • Daytime health services available
  • Planned evening recreational activities
  • Closing concert/award ceremony for students, parents/guardians, counselors, instructors
  • Opportunities for private lessons
  • Electives offered in

  • Music Theory
  • Musicianship
  • College Music Preparations
  • Students enrolling in the Choral and Band Camps will be assigned to the various ensembles by age and abilities.

    Dates & Registration

    Dates of Camp

    June 17 – 23, 2012

    Schedules

    Registration Day Schedule | pdf
    Band Schedule for the week | pdf
    Choral Schedule for the week | pdf
    Strings Schedule for the week | pdf
    Piano Schedule for the week | pdf
    Seniors Concert | pdf

    Registration Procedure

    Complete the registration form and mail with a deposit of $75 to the address below. Deposits will be refunded for cancellations received prior to June 10, 2011. Registrations can be faxed to 218/726-8210. Or, you can go to the registration form to register online. Be sure to Call Dr. Mark Whitlock (218.726.6124) to confirm registration and coordinate payment. Registration deadline is June 15. Payment in full must be received by June 17, 2012. Information packets will be sent to registrants prior to camp offerings.

    Scholarships

    Scholarship money is available for students desiring financial assistance. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance please send a request to the camp director at nssmecamp@gmail.com. You should indicate your request when you register either on-line or when sending your form by mail. Funds are limited and it is suggested that individuals apply early for consideration.

    Tax Credit

    The 1998 Tax Credit for Learning program offers a tax credit and/or deduction to parents who participate in summer camps where the focus is in the academics or fine arts. For more information please contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

    Camp Fees

    Resident Fee (stay on campus) $424 (includes registration, housing, all meals, and recreation) Non-resident Fee (commuter) $249 (includes registration, no meals, and recreation)

    Registration & Questions

    Mark Whitlock
    Director of Bands
    Chester Park Room #206
    31 W. College St.
    Duluth, MN 55812
    nssmecamp@gmail.com or mwhitloc@d.umn.edu

    University of Minnesota Duluth and/or University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Music reserve the right to limit enrollment, or cancel individual camp offerings due to insufficient enrollment, at any time. Should camp offerings be canceled, all deposits and fees will be refunded.

     

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    For Information about music department programs and upcoming concerts, please call 218-726-8877