Punta Gorda Symphony

Summer Music Camp 2023

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Punta Gorda Symphony returns for our annual two-week Summer Music Camp from June 5-9 and June 12-16, 2023 in coordination with Charlotte Players Kids Onstage camp.

Registration is open to all Grade 2-12 beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Summer Music Camp is a great way for students to stay social, creative, and engaged with an instrument while having fun!

How much?

$200 – Early Registration. Early-bird registration closes on May 5, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

$225 – Regular Registration. Regular registration closes on June 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Students requiring a loaned instrument will be expected to provide an additional $50 refundable check deposit fee.

Tuition Assistance is available. Please call 941-205-5996 or email Jennifer@pgsymphony.org for more information.

When?

Grades 2-6 — Monday-Friday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Grade 7-12 — Monday-Friday, 9 am – 12 pm

ALL DAY CAMP: Summer Music Camp times and location coordinate with Charlotte Players Kids Onstage camp – students can participate in both camps for an all-day performing arts experience! For more information, or to sign up for Kids Onstage, visit www.CharlottePlayers.org, or call 941-255-1022.

Where?

Punta Gorda Middle School, 1001 Education Ave, Punta Gorda

What to expect!

Beginner Level
- Three, 45-minute group music lessons daily;
  - Instrument Selections:
    - Brass: Trumpet, Trombone
    - Strings: Violin, Cello, Ukulele, Guitar
    - Woodwinds: Recorder, Clarinet, Saxophone
  - Music games (grades 2-6)
  - Rhythm and movement classes (grades 2-6)
Intermediate and Advanced Levels
- Three, 45-minute group music lessons daily;
  - Instrument Selections:
    - Brass: Euphonium, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba
    - Piano
    - Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Ukulele, Guitar
    - Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
- Students will work on scales, arpeggios, technique exercises, and sight-reading in small ensembles. Instructors are encouraging intermediate and advance students to prepare any music they are currently working on.
- Theory and composition practice.

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Why Summer Music Camp?

Add and strengthen instrumental skills in an music-intensive environment.
Increased musicianship through the guidance of professional musicians.
Have fun working with musically-inclined peers and professional music instructors!

Are instruments required?

Students may use their own instrument, but do not have to own an instrument to participate.
A limited number of instruments are available upon request during registration and will be provided with a $50 refundable check deposit. The deposit will be refunded after the loaned instrument is returned in good shape to Punta Gorda Symphony after Summer Music Camp ends.