Otterbein Summer Music Experience

Choose From the Following Camps

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• String Boot Camp

  Do you want to improve your string performance? This intensive camp will focus on improving technique, musicianship and knowledge specific to your performance area. A technique class, a master class, private practice, theory and ear training are all built into the daily schedule. Optional individual lessons and opportunities to collaborate with other string players and pianists in chamber music will round out the experience. High school students who have achieved an intermediate to advanced level on a string instrument and desire to improve their skills are encouraged to apply.

  Instructors

  Dr. Cora Kuyvenhoven of the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, Cello
  Mr. David Edge of the Columbus Symphony, Violin
  Mr. Steven Wedell of the Columbus Symphony, Viola

  Daily Schedule

  9 a.m.	Theory/Aural skills
  10 a.m.	Technique Class
  11 a.m.	Master Class (topical)
  12 p.m.	Lunch
  1 p.m.	Chamber Music or Elective
  2 p.m.	Practice
  3 p.m.	Presentation (faculty performances, student performances, seminar)
  4 p.m.	Featured Presentations
  Friday 3-5 p.m.	Student Performance

• Guitar Boot Camp

  If you are ready to get serious about studying guitar, this week-long intensive camp is for you. Designed for high school students playing any style and at any level, this camp features technique classes that feature innovative exercises that help develop ease of play. The master classes will cover topics such as applied fingerboard harmony, improvisation, and organizing practice. You will also receive instruction in music theory. Intensive sight-reading seminars and individual private lessons with Otterbein's guitar instructor will also be available. Opportunities to play in chamber music with other classical musicians or in combos through the Jazz Institute will be offered to students with interest in those styles.

  Faculty
  Mr. Karl Wohlwend

  Daily Schedule

  9 a.m.	Theory/Aural skills
  10 a.m.	Technique Class
  11 a.m.	Master Class (topical)
  12 p.m.	Lunch
  1 p.m.	Sight-reading Intensive/Chamber Music or Jazz Combo
  2 p.m.	Practice/Lessons
  3 p.m.	Presentation (faculty performances, student performances, seminar)
  4 p.m.	Featured Presentations
  Friday 3-5 p.m.	Student Performance

• Composition Workshop

  Are you a budding composer? Our Composition Workshop offers an opportunity to learn essential skills for today’s composer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, write for a variety of instruments, and use the computer to notate and compose music. The daily schedule includes a music theory and aural skills class, individual and group lessons, and special classes in music technology. You will also have the opportunity to try out your ideas with live musicians. The workshop is designed for high school students entering grades 9-12 who have a strong interest in writing music. Extensive experience in composition is not necessary as long as the student has had significant training on a musical instrument or in voice and can read and write musical notation.

  Please provide us with an original score in one of the following formats: PDF, Sibelius 6 (or earlier), Finale 2012 (or earlier). Optional: You may attach an MP3 file of a recording of the work. Send to Nick Ross at nross@otterbein.edu.

  Faculty
  Dr. Jennifer Merkowitz

  Daily Schedule

  9 a.m.	Theory/Aural skills
  10 a.m.	Individual Lessons and Work Time
  12 p.m.	Lunch
  1 p.m.	Music Technology Class
  2 p.m.	Group Lesson/Master Class
  3 p.m.	Special Topics Seminar (orchestration, guided listening, etc.)
  4 p.m.	Featured Presentations
  Friday 3-5 p.m.	Student Performance

• Jazz Institute

  Spend a week exploring the art of jazz with Otterbein’s jazz faculty. Students will have daily individual lessons as well as guided listening, improvisation, theory and jazz performance instruction. Instrumentation is open to all wind, brass, drum set, guitar and bass players in grades 9-12.

  Faculty
  Mr. Jay Miglia
  Dr. Mike Yonchak
  Mr. Ben Huntoon
  Dr. Richard Lopez
  Mr. Karl Wohlwend

  Daily Schedule

  9 a.m.	Theory/Aural Skills Class
  10 a.m.	Improvisation
  11 a.m.	Mini Lessons/Individual Practice
  12 p.m.	Lunch
  1 p.m.	Combo Rehearsal
  2 p.m.	Guided Listening
  3 p.m.	Presentation Hour (faculty performances, student performances, seminar, Alexander technique or how to practice)
  4 p.m.	Featured Presentations
  Friday 3-5 p.m.	Student Performance

• Piano Camp

  Join us as we spend one intensive week studying piano with Otterbein’s piano faculty. Daily individual and group lessons will be offered in classical and jazz piano. Students will also have daily lessons in keyboard musicianship, theory and ear training. If you would like to learn about collaborative piano, you may sign up for chamber music coaching and rehearsals during the week. The camp is for students age 14-18 as of June 2013 who have achieved intermediate to advanced levels at the piano.

  Faculty
  Dr. Nicholas Ross
  Mr. Tim Huffman
  Dr. Richard Lopez
  Dr. Suzanne Newcomb
  Dr. Caroline Salido-Barta

  Daily Schedule

  9 a.m.	Theory/Aural Skills
  10 a.m.	Lessons with Faculty, Rehearsals, and Practice
  12 p.m.	Lunch
  1 p.m.	Keyboard Skills/Jazz Class
  2 p.m.	Master Class and/or Chamber Music Coaching
  3 p.m.	Faculty Recital/Presentation
  4 p.m.	Featured Presentations
  Friday 3-5 p.m.	Student Performance

• Vocal Camp

  While fostering a passion for singing, students will be introduced to a basic foundation of healthy classical vocal study. The camp will include individual and group voice lessons, a daily choral experience, vocal seminars in diction, pedagogy, interpretation, audition techniques, and stage deportment. In addition, students will attend classes in music theory and ear training. The camp is designed for high school students age 15 and up with a strong interest and experience in singing.

  Faculty
  Dr. Karen Eckenroth
  Dr. Gayle Walker
  Dr. Helen Allen
  Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett
  Mrs. Jennifer Whiteheaed

  Daily Schedule

  9 a.m.	Theory/Aural skills
  10 a.m.	Individual Lessons/Group Lessons/Practice Time
  12 p.m.	Lunch
  1 p.m.	Choral Ensemble
  2 p.m.	Special Topics Seminar (diction, pedagogy, etc.)
  3 p.m.	Presentation hour (faculty/student performances, Alexander Technique Workshop, etc.)
  4 p.m.	Featured Presentations