The Brattleboro Music Center is offering a full line-up of new
programs this summer.
Children as young as 5, teens and adults will find opportunities to play, sing and be part of ensembles.
Programs for kids include “Camp Presto” for 5-9 year-olds, which provides a great introduction to music and playing an instrument; “Time Traveling Through Music” for 7-12 year olds creatively explores time through music; “Traditional Arts Camp” for 9-14 year-olds explores traditional music and arts; “Musicals Workshop” for 7-12 year olds is all about singing for theater; “Chamber Music for Kids” for ages 9-12 and “Piano Duets” for ages 10-17, explore the fun of making music with others; there is a beginning guitar camp for ages 8-10; and also a place for horn players in the BMC’s Trumpet Camp for elementary and middle school students.
Teens have many opportunity to sing and play this summer at the BMC with the Collegiate Style A Cappella Workshop; Get Real Singing Day and Getaway Camps; Piano Duets and Four Hands; a beginning guitar camp; HIT IT! Percussion Camp; Trumpet Camp; Open D Tuning on the Guitar; Music Improvisation; flute, cello and chamber music ensembles.
Summer is also a time for adults to enjoy the enrichment of music in one of the BMC’s ensembles for flute, cello, trumpet or chamber music, including Camp Andantino; by attending the Northern Roots Traditional Music Weekend; or during one of it’s weeklong program that include Piano Four Hands; Open D Tuning on the Guitar; and Music Improvisation.
The BMC is also offering a weeklong A Cappella Arranging course, which provides a professional development opportunity for educators, and is open to high-school students and adults.
Full details about the Brattleboro Music Center’s Summer Programs can be found at www.bmcvt.org or by calling the BMC at 802-257-4523. Registration is currently underway, and early registration is encouraged.
