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SUMMER CAMP 2009
JULY 27 THROUGH JULY 31
DAILY SCHEDULE
Make Your Own Fashion 9:45 – 11:00
Sing Like the Stars 11:00 – 12:00
Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 (Bring your own, drinks provided)
Record Your Own Hit Single 12:30 – 1:30
Intro to Cello 12:30 – 2:15 (Wed – Fri)
Intro to Violin 1:00 – 2:00
Intro to Guitar 1:45 – 2:45
Intro to Electric Bass 1:45 – 2:45
Intro to Chinese 2:00 – 3:00
Science Exploration 3:00 – 4:00 (Mon – Thur)
a) Sign up for more than 3 courses-receive a 10% discount per student
b) Siblings who take the same class-receive a 5% discount per class
Note: a & b can not be combined
CLASS
DESCRIPTIONS
1) Make Your Own Fashion:
Learn to Tie-Dye A Shirt; Hand Painted Shirt or Shorts and
Make Jewelry. Dress appropriately to get messy and have fun!
There is a minimum of
4 students per session.
Instructor:
Susan Birnbaum, BFA, Cornell University
Ages:
Entering 1st through 6th grade
2) Sing Like the Stars:
This group class will give students the opportunity to sing like a Pro. Learn to
sing pop tunes as well as Broadway standards. The repertoire will include
selections from High School Musical, Jonas Brothers and Broadway
Classics. Students will also be introduced to the proper use of the microphone,
posture and stage presence. There is a minimum of
4 students per session.
Instructor:
Christine Owen, BFA in Music, SUNY at Purchase, Professional Studies,
Juilliard
Ages:
Entering 1st through 6th grade
3) Record Your Own Hit
Single:
Over the course of our one-week program, students will
write, perform, and record their very own original song. Daily assistance in
writing, editing, and arranging their music will be given and by the completion
of the course students will have a CD recording of their work.
Students are encouraged to collaborate with one another in
singing/playing and accompanying their music. Students of all instruments and
voices are welcome to participate. Assistance in recording accompaniment tracks
will be given by MILI faculty. An intermediate level of playing or above is
recommended.
There is a minimum of
4 students per session.
Focus includes:
- song writing and lyrics
- basic arranging and accompaniment
- performance in a studio setting
- assisting MILI teachers in the recording process
Instructor:
Christopher Finet, BM, Northern Arizona University; MM, Manhattan School of
Music
Ages:
All
4) Intro to Cello:
Learn the basics of Cello in a group setting. Each day includes a 45
minute group class, and an hour of group lesson with
individual attention for each student. Rental of a cello (size appropriate)
required. There is a minimum of 4
students per session.
Instructor:
Zachary Sweet, BM/MM, Eastman School of Music, Long Term Suzuki
Training, School for Strings
Date: July 29, 30 & 31, 2009
Ages: 4 - 10
5) Intro to Violin:
Learn the basics of violin playing. Students will make their own pre-violin and
decorate a foot chart! The student will be introduced to the Suzuki method and
at the end of the week will be able to pizzicato and/or bow one of the twinkle
rhythms.
Rental of a violin (size appropriate) required. There is a
minimum of 4 students per session.
Instructor:
Geri Kushner, BA, Aaron Copland School of Music, MM, Stony brook
Director, Certified Music Teacher K-12, Music Institute of Long Island
Ages:
4 - 8
6) Intro to Guitar:
Learn Rock/Pop/Blues/Classical in 1 week. No experience necessary! Acoustic or
electric guitar & piece required. There is a minimum of
4 students per session.
Instructor:
Royce Lopez, MM, Manhattan School of Music, DMA, SUNY at Stony Brook University
Ages: 6 -12
7)
Intro to Electric Bass:
Also known as "bass guitar", this introductory course to electric bass will
cover a wide variety of material. Students will learn basic fundamentals,
scales, etc. and several fun Rock, Blues, and Jazz bass lines. By the end of the
course, students will have the opportunity to perform songs of various genres in
a group setting. No experience is required, however all levels are welcome to
participate. Students should have access to their own electric bass. Amplifiers
will be provided by MILI.
There is a minimum of 4
students per session.
Instructor:
Christopher Finet, BM, Northern Arizona University; MM, Manhattan School of
Music
Ages:
All
8) Intro to Chinese:
Ni Hao! (Hello!) Learn basic vocabulary
and greetings in the
Mandarin dialect. Did you know you can read Chinese using the English alphabet?
Learn to write your name and more utilizing authentic Chinese brush. Learn about
the Twelve Chinese Zodiac signs and your symbol.
Make Chinese Crafts, how to use chop sticks, sing Happy Birthday (Sheng
Ri Kuai Le) and explore the Chinese culture. Celebrate the Chinese New
Year (with food, music, lion dance and more.)
There is a minimum of 4
students per session.
Instructor:
Brenda Tan, BS, Ming Chuan University in Taiwan; MS,
New York Institute
of Technology
Ages:
Entering 1st through 6th grade
9) Science Exploration Camp
with Dr. Dino:
Campers participate in highly interactive science classes consisting of
biology, chemistry magic and physics. Daily hands-on activities include
living creatures, plants, chemical reactions and DNA. All campers will receive a
genuine meteorite that fell from outer space and landed on our planet. Recycling
and alternative energy will also be explored. There is a minimum of
4 students per session.
Instructor:
James Ripka, PhD, Einstein College of Medicine,
Certified Science Teacher 7-12
Date:
July 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2009
Age:
Entering K through 5th grade
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