ETHOS® SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 2008!
Five Music Camps!

June 23rd to June 27th
Rock Band or Hip Hop Ensembles
ROCK BAND IS SOLD OUT
 (no experience necessary)

July 7th to July 11th
Rock Band or Hip Hop Ensembles
ROCK BAND IS SOLD OUT
(no experience necessary)

July 21st to July 25th
SOLD OUT
Guitar or Piano

August 4th to August 8th
Percussion or Piano
PERCUSSION IS SOLD OUT

August 18th to August 22th
Strings or Piano

Download the summer camp brochure here!

Click on the link below to register:
 To register you will first be directed to PayPal to complete your payment. You do not have to be registered with Paypal in order to make a payment. Be sure include your email. Follow the "Continue" prompts until you can "Return to Ethos, Inc."  which will return you to Ethos' registration form.

Camper Eligibility
Ethos Music Camp is open to all students ages 6-12.  (Students should have prior experience with full day school or daycare).   Students will be assigned to smaller groups according to age, ability, and instrument of choice.

Camp Format
 Camp sessions are from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.  The camp is open to students of all abilities.  Different instruments are featured each session - see above.  Each student chooses a primary instrument to focus on during the week.  Students study technique, rhythm and music theory while learning performance pieces and preparing for the final recital.  Additional activities include choir class, guest performers and art activities, as well as outdoor sports and games including basketball, soccer, kickball, hoola hoop and numerous other fun athletic activities.  Numbers are limited, so early registration is encouraged.  Instrument classes will have a low student to teacher ratio (no more than 6 students per instructor).

Cost of Camp
The cost per child is $225 (plus a $5 charge for online applications).  Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need.  Students eligible for Reduced Lunch pay $135, and students eligible for Free Lunch pay $75.  Because of a limited number of spaces, students can sign up for a maximum of two camps per summer.  Registration and scholarship applications must be received by June 2, 2008.

What to Wear and What to Eat
Campers should wear comfortable gym / tennis shoes and clothing suitable for everyday recreational play.  Please bring sunscreen and a sweatshirt or coat as some activities may be held outside.  Students must bring their own sack lunches.  Snacks will be provided, but students should bring their own snacks if they have special dietary considerations.

Afternoon Activities
In addition to their regular music classes, Ethos student campers will be treated to a number of incredible concerts and presentations.   In previous years students have had concerts from performers in African Drumming,  Blues, Jazz, and Brazilian Drumming.
 

Instrument Electives (Students Select One)

Piano classes teach piano fundamentals as well as music theory.  This course is a great primer for other musical instruments.   Classes are offered for beginners, beginners with basic skills, and early intermediate students.  Ethos provides keyboards for classroom use.
Guitar classes will focus on basic chords, rhythms, and simple tunes.  Students who select this course are encouraged to provide their own guitars, however, Ethos has a limited amount of guitars for use throughout the duration of the camp.  This class is open to beginning and intermediate students.

 Strings classes focus on the “Suzuki Method.”  Students learn first by listening and imitating, with careful guidance, and without reading music initially.  This class is open to violin, viola, cello and bass students.
Percussion classes use students’ natural rhythmic abilities and transfers them to percussive instruments. Basic rhythm and coordination are covered. Popular rhythms chosen by the instructor and students are used to demonstrate and hone rhythm techniques on the drum set and various percussion instruments.
Hip-Hop Ensemble classes will focus on the history and elements of Hip-Hop music and culture.  This class will teach the basic concepts and techniques of turntablism, lyricism, sampling, beat-making, and breakdancing.  Students will learn through demonstration and hands-on experience.

Rock Band classes are open to any instrument (no experience required).  Rock Band classes will focus on teaching essential Rock 'n' Roll elements like rhythm and song structure while creating original material.  Ethos does have a limited amount of instruments available for use during the camp, but students should bring their own instruments when available.  Please indicate your instrument and prior experience when registering.

Ethos Music Camp!
$225 for one week (plus $5 charge for online applications)
9 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Music classes are limited to 6 students.

All registrations must be received by Ethos no later than June 2, 2008.
All previous Ethos Music Camps have sold out -- Sign up early!

Download the summer camp brochure here!

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