It is almost time for our annual Band, Strings, and Choral Camp, as well as our Children’s Chorus Camp. We are looking forward to an exciting, fun-filled week of learning and growing musically. Scroll down for a description of both programs.
BAND & CHORAL CAMP
This day camp is meant to develop musical excellence in young musicians from local churches and schools. We seek to provide high quality instruction from well-trained, highly skilled, and very experienced instructors who are passionate about developing future musicians.
This camp is for students that are at least in the 5th grade. Whether they are starting an instrument in the coming school year, or if they have been playing for several years, our instructors will provide the appropriate next steps to strengthen and stretch them.
To accommodate a number of string players in our ministry, we are excited to add a string track to our camp this year. And, as always, each instrumentalist will take part in our camp choir to round out their musical experience.
Here are a couple comments from parents regarding last year’s camp:
“These instructors have changed the way I think about musicians. They are both incredibly gifted and down to earth. I loved being around them.”
“Knowing how many band players were brand new to their instruments, I was completely blown away by the final concert. This week far exceeded my expectations in how much a student could grow in one week!”
OUR CAMP STAFF
Mr. Mark Frederick
Mr. Frederick is a French horn teacher at Bob Jones University and an experienced band director. He will be our Minor/Motivator Band director.
Mrs. Delena Ollila
Mrs. Ollila has both a bachelors and masters degree in music performance. She will be directing our string track, and is available for voice lessons.
Dr. Paul Overly
Dr. Overly is the low brass instructor at Bob Jones University. He is an experienced band director and educator and will be assisting both bands.
GENERAL CAMP SCHEDULE
Check in and registration on Monday is between 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Monday, July 25 – Wednesday, July 27
9:00 a.m. ……………………..Camp begins
3:30 p.m. ………………………..Camp ends
Thursday, July 28
9:00 a.m. ……………………..Camp begins
2:00 p.m. ………………………..Camp ends
6:40 p.m. …………………………Tune band
7:00 p.m. ……………………..Final concert
We plan to play wallyball and have a pizza lunch on Wednesday at the Warren Racquetball Club. There will be a specific permission and release form that will be given out at camp for this event.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Registrations are due by Friday, July 15th
- Lunch is not provided – each camper will need to bring a sack lunch. There will be a special pizza day on Wednesday when each camper can purchase pizza, pop & chips. This will be announced at camp.
- Please dress in modest casual attire. All pants, shorts, or skirts must be knee-length or longer.
- Thursday night concert attire: Men– dress shirts & ties, dark dress socks, dress shoes; Ladies– long (mid-calf to floor length) dresses or skirts & blouses, no excessive jewelry, or sequins
- Private & Group lessons are offered for a fee on woodwinds, brass & percussion. If a camper is desirous to study with a master teacher you may request to sign up by emailing Pastor John at jweigle@faithbaptistwarren.org.
CHILDREN’S CHORUS CAMP
All children in K-4 through the 4th grades who love to sing and would like to develop their musical talents are invited to attend. Camp includes singing, tonechimes, rhythm instruments, games, snacks, great Bible stories, special concerts, new friends, awesome musical instruction, artist series and a lot of fun!
An early musical foundation is the key to musical progress and success and we have a great team of well qualified teachers to lead our inspiring Children’s Chorus Camp.
Sharon Weigle
Mrs. Weigle is the Children’s Chorus director and has led many Children’s Chorus camps with Jodi Shaleen over the past four years. Sharon has a love for working with elementary children and is a passionate teacher. She will be directing all aspects the Children’s Chorus concert program.
Eunice VanBergen
Mrs. VanBergen is a gifted musician and an elementary teacher at Faith Christian School. She is an accomplished pianist and vocalist with much musical teaching experience.
Brian Holloway
Brian is new to our camp this year and brings a wealth of musical teaching experience! With over twelve years in music education, and also being a father of 9, Brian has a heart for chil-dren and loves to teach them a proper musical foundation.
Brittany Cole
Mrs. Cole has been teaching with Faith Music Ministries for several years. She is an accom-plished pianist and an effective teacher with a heart for younger students.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Monday, July 25
8:30-9:00 a.m. ……………… Registration
12:00 p.m. …………………….. Camp Ends
Tuesday, July 26 – Wednesday, July 27
9:00 a.m. ……………………. Camp Begins
12:00 p.m. …………………….. Camp Ends
Thursday, July 28
9:00 a.m. ……………………. Camp Begins
12:00 p.m. …………………….. Camp Ends
6:40 p.m. ……………………… Arrive early
*7:00 p.m. …………………. Final Concert
Thursday Night Concert
The Children’s Chorus will perform a special program along with the bands, choirs and staff of the Band & Choral Camp. It will be held in the auditorium of Faith Baptist Church.
For more information about either camp:
CONTACT
John Weigle, Music Pastor
jweigle@faithbaptistwarren.org
586.775.1760