Summer Camps and Classes

10% discount for siblings in camp together.

Click here for a summer registration form. 

 

Jazz Camp

Open to all instrumentalists, winds, strings and percussion, Jazz Camp gives kids the opportunity to build jazz techniques and styles with a focus on improvisation and ensemble playing. Work with Carl and his innovative techniques to inspire and motivate all players! Instructor: Carl Benevides

Ages: Entering grades 6 through 10
July 16-20
9:00 –12:00 pm
Tuition: $175

Summer Classes

 

Apple’s GarageBand

This is a great class for the middle school student. Last years GarageBand class created their own audio book, complete with sound effects and music! Come learn how it’s done! Composition is fun using Apple’s GarageBand! Create your own sound effects, background tracks for improvisation, loops, hip-hop, and more. Create new original sounds or use the endless possibilities within the program. Knowledge of Macintosh computers is helpful, but not required. Instructor: Carl Benevides

Ages: Middle school students
July 16-20
1:00–3:00 pm
Tuition: $150

MCMS Chamber Music Festival

Join us for 8 weeks of rehearsals with performances throughout and a collective performance at the end. The chamber ensembles will include a flute choir, string ensemble, clarinet choir, brass choir, jazz combo, piano ensemble and mixed ensembles including voice and guitar. Music and groups will be tailored to the level of the player. Each group will perform for each other throughout the summer with the option to play at off site events and communities such as nursing homes and churches.

Musicians need not attend all rehearsals to participate. Pianists must have one year of study prior to the festival.

Ages: Adults and students from 6th grade to 12th grade
Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm
Tuition: $225 for 8 weeks
June 18th-August 6th