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Metro Nashville Orchestra Camp
 

4th-12th Grade Metro Nashville Orchestra Camp
June 8 - June 18, 2009

CAMP HOURS: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

photo of a violin scrollNashville School of the Arts (NSA)
1200 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210

APPLICATION DEADLINE
MAY 1, 2009

DOWNLOAD CAMP APPLICATION

* Students must have completed one school year of instruction on the instrument and be able to read music before attending the camp.

** The student must commit to attend all nine days of the camp and the concert.

PROGRAM

The camp strives to provide a wide variety of camp experiences to enhance the various interests of the attending musicians. Guest instrumentalists and string ensembles are invited to present concert sessions for the students.

Off campus performance opportunities are also provided during the camp for the various performance groups formed at the camp.

The program goals are to :

  • provide students the opportunity to pursue interest and enhance skills on their individual instruments. 
  • provide meaningful learning experiences in instrumental music in a pleasant and professional atmosphere.
  • provide varied experiences and challenging musical activities that facilitate learning.
  • enhance group performance skills

CONCERT

The concert will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 18th at Nashville School of the Arts auditorium. **Concert dress will be dark shorts, slacks or skirts and camp tee shirts.

CAMP FEES

Camp Fee Tuition - $100 (non-refundable)

Camp fees are used to cover the cost of teachers’ salaries, t-shirt, guest instrumentalists, music and supplies. Payment must be sent with medical release form and student application. Please make checks payable to: Metro Nashville Public Schools. Camp Fees must be paid in full; partial payments or deposits will not be accepted.

Send payments to:
Metro Summer Band Camp
Visual & Performing Arts Department
2601 Bransford Avenue Nashville, TN 37204

APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2009

DOWNLOAD THE CAMP APPLICATION

WHAT TO BRING

1. Instrument, music, pencil with eraser.
2. Lunch, extra drinks and snacks.
3. Noontime games or sports equipment, proper shoes, etc.