Texas A&M University - Commerce Department of Music

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Contact: Summer Music Camps
musiccamps@tamu-commerce.edu
(903) 886-5286

All-State Choir Camp
July 6- 10, 2008

Clinicians: Dr. Christopher White, Roger Bryant, & DeeAnn Gorham

Texas A&M University-Commerce Choral Department

CAMPERS IN ATTENDANCE FROM SAME SCHOOL RESIDENT TUITION COMMUTER TUITION

Less than 8 Campers
$295 each

$165 each

8 to 15 campers $290
$160

16 or more campers $285
$155

Please contact us regarding special pricing for Choir Camp this year!

Deadline to register for camp is Thursday, June 26, 2008

Applications received after this day are accepted only if space is available.

2008 CAMP SCHEDULE:

ALL-STATE CHOIR CAMP SCHEDULE (Word)

Please note: The schedule is subject to change.

All-State Choir Camp is a long standing tradition at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The choir camp excels at early preparation of the All-States music for the Texas Music Educators Association sponsored auditions. Students will receive training in diction and performance practices for the pieces, in addition to SATB sectionals, SA/TB sectionals and full rehearsals each day. The camp Swim Party, Planetarium, Banquet and Dance are our evening activities for the campers. The camp culminates with a performance of the All-State pieces on the final day of camp.

Camp Faculty

Clinicians are Dr. Christopher White, Roger Bryant and DeeAnn Gorham from the Texas A&M-University Commerce Choral Department.

We are please to have a camp staff from across the state of Texas. Each faculty member is an outstanding music educator that has experience and expertise in teaching students in grades 6-12.

Camp Counselors
Our Camp Counselors are selected from the best music students at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Most counselors are majoring in music education and will be future music teachers. The counselors are housed in the dorm with the students and supervise the students during their activities while at camp. We also have a Dorm Mom and Dorm Dad that are adult music educators in the public schools that are housed in the dorms.

Musical and Social Activities

The evening activities will include a swim party, planetarium trip, banquet and dance.

Final Concert

The last day of camp, there will be a free concert featuring the music that the students have rehearsed all week. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend.

Meals
Meals are served at the Memorial Student Center on the campus. The casual banquet will be held the last night of camp. It will take place in the ballroom of the student center with a dance to follow. Only students attending the camp are permitted to attend. The first meal that we provide is breakfast on Monday, so you should plan on having dinner with your parents or sponsor on Sunday evening.

Housing

Campers are housed in the dorms on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce. Campers may request a roommate on their application. Roommates must be same gender.

What to Bring
Dorm: Bed sheets (twin size), pillows, blankets, personal toiletry items, towels, soap, alarm clock, telephone.

Clothing: Campers should bring at least one change of clothes for each day of camp. Bring casual, hot-weather clothing. T-shirts and shorts must reflect good taste, comfortable shoes (we will be doing lots of walking). The banquet and dance is casual dress.

Concert Clothing: Bring nice dress clothes (no jeans, no t-shirts, no tennis shoes).

Rehearsals: Bring 2008 All-State Music Packet. All campers need to bring 2 pencils.

2008-2009 Vocal Division All-State Choir Program Audition Material

Mixed:
1. Sing Joyfully		William Byrd	SSAATB	EC Schirmer	1.5218
2. Cantate Domino	from Dorchester Canticles	Tarik O�Regan	SATB	Novello	NOV954701-01
3. Jubilate Deo		Benjamin Britten	SATB	Oxford	42.848
4. Gloria	From The World Beloved : A Bluegrass Mass	Carol Barnett	SATB	Boosey & Hawkes	48019686
5. Sanctus	From The World Beloved : A Bluegrass Mass	Carol Barnett	SATB	Boosey & Hawkes	48019795
6. Dan-u-el		Kirke Mechem	SATB	G. Schirmer	50507740
7. Dona Nobis Pacem	From Mass in b minor, BMV 232	J.S. Bach	SATB	Alliance	AMP0761

Men:
8. In Taberna Quando Sumus	From Carmina Burana	Carl Orff	TBB	Schott/Hal Leonard	49016833
9. Spaseniye Sodelal	Op. 25, No. 5	Pavel Chesnokov	TTBB	Musica Russica MRSM	Cn 176
Women:
10. Alleluia	From Song of Faith	Paul Basler	SSAA	Colla Voce	36-20202
11. She Weeps Over Rahoon		Eric Whitacre	SSA	Walton	HL08500167

The following pieces will be used at the AREA auditions January 10, 2009 - The pieces may also be used at any of the Region auditions as well:
1. Cantate Domino	from Dorchester Psalms	Tarik O�Regan	SATB	Novello	NOV954701-01
2. Dona Nobis Pacem	From Mass in b minor, BMV 232	J.S. Bach	SATB	Alliance	AMP0761

Other Items: Tennis shoes and a towel– are mandatory for entrance to the Recreation Center. Bring a swimsuit and an extra towel for the swim party. Pack an umbrella in case of rain. Snacks are optional, but cooking in the dorm is prohibited. Bring your prescription medication, if applicable.

Supervision
Campers are supervised at all times during camp. Counselors supervise travel between activities and Camp Faculty supervises musical instruction.
Camper Check-In

Camp check-in will be held in the Whitley Hall Lobby (the high rise residence hall on the south side of campus). Every camper must go through check-in, even if you are commuting to camp.

Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable unless we receive written notice of cancellation at least three days before the commencement of camp. The $50.00 registration fee is non-refundable.

Medical and Media Release
Summer Music Camps will provide campers with medical attention if either you or we deem it necessary. Each camper must have on file the “Summer Music Camps Medical Release Form” (found on the website). This form must be signed by the parent/guardian. We cannot process the application without the medical form. An excellent medical staff is on duty both at the TAMU-C Infirmary and the Presbyterian Hospital of Commerce.

Pre-existing conditions (asthma, prior injuries, etc.) and orthodontia (braces) are not covered by our insurance policy and are therefore the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Partial List of Rules for campers
1) For safety reasons, campers are to remain on university property at all times, with the exception of the Exxon station next to Whitley Hall.
2) With the exception of commuters, no camper is allowed in any motor vehicle other than camp or university security vehicle (this includes sponsor’s vehicles!)
3) Unless there is a genuine emergency, do not push call buttons on emergency phone and do not dial “911” and do not activate fire alarms. These are criminal offenses and we will not hesitate to press charges.
4) Use or possession of non prescription drugs, alcohol, or tobacco of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Mailing address while at Camp

(Camper�s Name)

Texas A&M University � Commerce Summer Music Camps

Music Department

P. O. Box 3011

Commerce, TX 75428

Summer Music Camp Office phone number
903.886.5286

Emergency phone numbers: Whitley Hall – 903.886.5790, Hubbell Hall – 903.886.5782, Smith Hall – 903.886.5787

High school camps will offer an opportunity to use the Climbing Rock Wall at Morris Recreation Center during our scheduled recreational time. Climbing opportunities are filled on a first-come-first-served as there are a limited number of people allowed on the wall at a time. Interested campers should complete a climbing waiver and either mail it in to the Summer Music Camps office or simply bring the waiver to camp check-in to reserve a spot. All places that require an initial or signature must be filled out to be considered a completed waiver.

Download Waiver for Rock Wall in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) Format

Download Waiver for Rock Wall in Doc (Word) Format

Private Lessons are available at a rate of $15 per 30 minute lesson for all Wind, Percussion, and Vocal students. Any camper who would like to sign up for a private lesson during camp should bring $15 with them to camper check-in. Multiple lessons are available as time permits.