July 13 - 16, 2010 - Ivoryton, Connecticut
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ALL 2010 HAS BEEN POSTED!!! NOVICE SNARE DRUMMERS: Please take a look here for special music for you!!!! CLICK HERE!. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR FULL CAMPERS AND DAY CAMPERS FOR THE 2010 CAMP If you would like to be placed on the waiting list please contact Cap Corduan at captainclam@comcast.net. |
About the Camp
The Company of Fifers and Drummers Junior Fife and Drum Camp is offered each year to ensure that the quality and scope of fifing and drumming continues to improve, expand, and prosper. This is accomplished through the use of instructional workshops, which provide junior drum corps members with the tools needed to increase their knowledge in various aspects of fifing and drumming. All workshops are conducted in a friendly, open, and professional manner to provide a positive experience for all.
For more information you can also contact the camp director dierctly: Cap Corduan
The Company of Fifers and Drummers Junior Fife and Drum Camp is offered each year to ensure that the quality and scope of fifing and drumming continues to improve, expand, and prosper. This is accomplished through the use of instructional workshops, which provide junior drum corps members with the tools needed to increase their knowledge in various aspects of fifing and drumming. All workshops are conducted in a friendly, open, and professional manner to provide a positive experience for all.
For more information you can also contact the camp director dierctly: Cap Corduan
2010 Highlights
• The program will run Tuesday through Friday, and conclude with a performance at the Friday night tattoo at the Deep River Muster.
• A day camper program for those who live locally and do not wish to overnight at the camp is available.
• The Drum Major program will run Tuesday through Friday
• Campers can qualify for the Advanced Musicians program, which is designed to provide a more intense educational focus. Individuals qualifying for this sub- group will be given the challenge of specially written fife & drum Solos that will be performed as part of the stand piece.
• Responsible, capable, and friendly chaperones and staff.
• Comfortable, spacious classrooms and ample outdoor practice space.
• Evening recreational activities, concerts and crafts. Musical Program
• Music books provided for each camper, which will include jam tunes and camp performance pieces.
• Appearance at the famous Deep River Ancient Muster Tattoo allows campers to showcase their camp accomplishments.
• Standpiece allows campers of all ability levels to participate fully in the performance, which will also include advanced small ensemble pieces for the more seasoned players.
• Standpieces will be available online, and by US mail, so participants can practice prior to camp.
• Instructional program focuses on improvement of playing and performance skills, and music-reading ability.
• The program will run Tuesday through Friday, and conclude with a performance at the Friday night tattoo at the Deep River Muster.
• A day camper program for those who live locally and do not wish to overnight at the camp is available.
• The Drum Major program will run Tuesday through Friday
• Campers can qualify for the Advanced Musicians program, which is designed to provide a more intense educational focus. Individuals qualifying for this sub- group will be given the challenge of specially written fife & drum Solos that will be performed as part of the stand piece.
• Responsible, capable, and friendly chaperones and staff.
• Comfortable, spacious classrooms and ample outdoor practice space.
• Evening recreational activities, concerts and crafts. Musical Program
• Music books provided for each camper, which will include jam tunes and camp performance pieces.
• Appearance at the famous Deep River Ancient Muster Tattoo allows campers to showcase their camp accomplishments.
• Standpiece allows campers of all ability levels to participate fully in the performance, which will also include advanced small ensemble pieces for the more seasoned players.
• Standpieces will be available online, and by US mail, so participants can practice prior to camp.
• Instructional program focuses on improvement of playing and performance skills, and music-reading ability.
Location
• Camp will be held at The Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, Connecticut, located between Saybrook and Westbrook. The town is easily accessible from Interstate Route 95 and Route 9. (info@incarnationcenter.org)
Age Requirements
• Camp is open to those musicians who have completed fourth grade at the time of camp, up to and including those who are members of the class of 2010.
• Maximum age is 18.
• Camp will be held at The Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, Connecticut, located between Saybrook and Westbrook. The town is easily accessible from Interstate Route 95 and Route 9. (info@incarnationcenter.org)
Age Requirements
• Camp is open to those musicians who have completed fourth grade at the time of camp, up to and including those who are members of the class of 2010.
• Maximum age is 18.
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Registration Information • Registration opens Feb. 1, 2010. • Maximum number of campers is 85, so register early to save your space. Audition Video • Each Camper will need to submit an Audition Video to allow the staff to place the Camper in the appropriate instructional group. • The Audition Video may accompany registration or you can mail in at a later date but before May 1st. Please make sure to include your name on the video. • Audition Video must be part of this Registration packet and Advanced • Auditon Video may be submitted through YouTube |
2010 Rates Regular registration – June 1, 2010 - Full camp $250.00 - Day camper $150.00 Late registration – after June 1, 2010 - Full camp $275.00 - Day Camper $175.00 |
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Special Information for Travelers • Deep River is approximately 10 minutes from the camp location. • There are a number of car rental agencies in the area. • Ivoryton, and the surrounding towns, have numerous reasonably-priced restaurants and hotels for visiting families. |
Camp Donations The camp will glady accept monetary donations in any amount to help defray the cost of this event. Your donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to: |
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The Junior Fife and Drum Camp is an educational program of the Company of Fifers and Drummers, a 501(c) 3, non-profit organization |