Adult Instrumental Camps
British Brass Band: July 18 – 21, 2012
Brass instrument players with some experience are welcome. Trumpet players should bring cornets if possible. Horn players should bring traditional brass band instruments, if possible. Some trombone parts may be treble clef. The ensemble will rehearse and perform traditional British brass band literature. The brass band will perform on the final afternoon for friends and family. The brass band will be directed by Dr. Ken Kroesche.
Saxophone Choir: July 29 – August 1, 2012
Average to experienced saxophonists are welcome. The sessions will include rehearsals and individual assistance provided by distinguished Blue Lake Faculty. Campers are encouraged to bring all of their saxophones and ensemble literature. If the number of campers warrant, multiple ensembles will be formed. Quality saxophone ensemble literature will be read, rehearsed, and performed. The saxophone choir(s) will perform on the final afternoon for friends and family. The instructor for the Saxophone Choir will be Jonathan Nichol.
Flute Choir: August 12-15, 2012
Average to experienced flutists are welcome. The sessions will include rehearsals and individual assistance provided by distinguished Blue Lake faculty. In addition to their C flutes, campers are encouraged to bring alto and bass flutes and ensemble literature. If the number of campers warrant, multiple ensembles will be formed. Quality flute choir literature will be read, rehearsed and performed. The flute choir (s) will perform on the final afternoon for friends and family. The instructor for the Flute Choir will be Stephanie Purvis.
Trombone/Euphonium Choir: August 12-15, 2012
Average to experienced trombone and euphonium players are welcome. The sessions will include rehearsal and individual assistance provided by distinguished Blue Lake Faculty. Campers are encouraged to bring ensemble literature. If the number of campers warrant, multiple ensembles will be formed. Pre-existing quartets or other small ensembles are welcome. Quality literature will be read, rehearsed and performed. The Trombone/Euphonium Choir, and small ensembles will perform on the final afternoon for friends and family. The instructor for the Trombone/Euphonium Choir will be Dr. Earle Louder.
Clarinet Choir: August 18-21, 2012
Average to experienced clarinetists are welcome. The sessions will include rehearsals and individual assistance provided by distinguished Blue Lake faculty. Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Eb Contra-alto Clarinet, and Bb Contra-bass Clarinets are welcome. Campers are encouraged to bring ensemble literature. If the number of campers warrant, multiple ensembles will be formed. Quality clarinet choir literature will be read, rehearsed and performed. The Clarinet Choir(s) will perform on the final morning for friends and family. The instructor for the Clarinet Choir will be Raphael Sanders.
Double Reed Camp: August 18-21, 2012
All ability levels of double reed playing are welcome. Classes will include rehearsals and technique classes provided by distinguished Blue Lake faculty. Oboes, English Horns and Bassoons are welcome. Campers are encouraged to bring ensemble literature. If the number of campers warrant, multiple ensembles will be formed. Double Reed ensemble literature will be read, rehearsed, and performed. The Double Reed Ensemble will perform on the final morning for friends and family. The instructor for the Double Reed Camp will be Nancy Summers.
