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Each camp day begins and ends with a large group assembly time. Featured during this time are performances by faculty members, outstanding campers and professional musicians.  ( BMN: This is something that would give a more "music camp" feel verses a "band" and "choir" camp feel. Let's do this next year!) 

Students will be assigned to an ensemble based on their audition. Each day they will rehearse with the ensemble to prepare for their final performance at the end of camp.

Master classes are an integral part of the musical growth of our campers. Campers will attend master classes each day taught by specialists on their instrument. During this time, campers can get more individualized instruction to help them refine their skills. (BMN: For band this could have been done on a large scale due to staffing. If it is the same staff then perhaps you seperate in woodwind/ brass/ percussion. For voice, when we grow more then it would be wonderful to separate into male and female voice. This year it was not justified.) 

Lastly, each camper will also participate in a theory class selected for their appropriate musicianship level. Computer based instruction is used to supplement our theory classes. (BMN: Vocal did this but we did not use computer to enhance the learning. Also, in vocal music unless they have had piano instruction they are all novice level.) 

Mid-morning a snack/activity time is provided for the campers so they can have a little time to unwind, before they head off for more musical learning! (BMN: Due to time, our breaks were only 6 minutes long and backed up against activity time. I think it worked well.)