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WSMA High School State Honors Music Project: Summer Camp Details

 

Summer Camp

The WSMA High School Honors Summer Camp is a unique and essential component to the High School Honors Project experience. Held in June, this is the first opportunity the selected students have to see their music, meet the conductor, and rehearse as a newly formed ensemble.

 

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2008 CAMP INFORMATION


Dates Camp Schedule Works In-Progress Concerts
Location

Session I: 

Orchestra, Treble Choir & Jazz Ensemble

Emergency Contact Information
Maps & Directions

Session II: Band & Mixed Choir

Green Bay Area Information

Dates

Session I:  Orchestra, Treble Choir & Jazz Ensemble

June 14-17, 2008

Session II: Band & Mixed Choir

June 18-21, 2008

Location
The High School Honors Camp is held each summer on the beautiful University of Wisconsin - Green Bay campus, located in Green Bay, WI. Surrounded by the Bay Beach Wildlife Preserve and Cofrin Memorial Arboretum, this picturesque campus serves over 6,000 students each year. WSMA High School State Honors students rehearse in the Studio Arts, Theatre Arts and Weidner Center buildings, and are housed in campus dormitories. The Works-In-Progress Concerts are held in University Theatre (Theatre Arts Building) and Fort Howard Hall (Weidner Center).
Maps & Directions

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Please note the following areas:

  • Registration is held in the Student Arts Building (Building #1 on the map.)
  • Student dormitories are indicated by #15 on the map.
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Camp Schedule

Rehearsals, sectionals, meals and social activities will be scheduled from 8:30 am-9:00 pm each day.*

All students are expected to attend all camp classes and activities.

*Note regarding Sunday, June 15 Camp Day*

Due to our very tight schedule, members of the Orchestra, Treble Choir and Jazz Ensemble will be attending rehearsals and sectionals on Sunday morning, June 15. Attendance is mandatory.  We respect everyone's religious affiliations, but request that students attend worship services before or after summer camp to insure that all summer camp rehearsals are productive for the entire Honors ensemble.  We appreciate your efforts and consideration in this matter.

Session I:  Orchestra, Treble Choir & Jazz Ensemble Camp Schedule

Saturday, June 14

(Please note, lunch is not provided on Saturday)

7:30 am - 11:30 am

Orchestra Check-In and Chair Placement Auditions

(Students will receive their chair placement audition times prior to camp)

10:00 am -11:30 am Treble Choir and Jazz Ensemble Check-In
11:00 am-12:00 pm Jazz Ensemble Rhythm Sectional
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra Sectionals
2:15 pm-2:45 pm Student Orientation Meeting
2:45 pm-9:00 pm Rehearsals, Dinner and Social Activities
 

Sunday, June 15

8:30 am-9:00 pm Rehearsals, Sectionals, Meals and Social Activities
 

Monday, June 16

8:30 am-9:00 pm Rehearsals, Sectionals, Meals and Social Activities
 

Tuesday, June 17

8:30 am-1:00 pm

Dorm Check-Out, Final Rehearsals and Works-In-Progress Concerts

(Student music be checked out of their dorms by 10:30 am)

Works-In-Progress Concert Schedule
10:00 am Orchestra:  Held in the University Theatre, Theatre Arts Building
11:00 am Jazz Ensemble:  Held in the Fort Howard Hall, Weidner Center for the Arts
12:00 pm Treble Choir:  Held in the University Theatre, Theatre Arts Building

Session II:  Band and Mixed Choir Camp Schedule

Wednesday, June 18

(Please note, lunch is not provided on Wednesday)

7:30 am-11:30 am

Band Check-In and Chair Placement Auditions

(Students will receive their chair placement audition times prior to camp)

10:00 am-11:30 am Mixed Choir Check-In
1:00 pm-2:15 pm Band Sectional
2:15 pm-2:45 pm Student Orientation Meeting
2:45 pm-9:00 pm Rehearsals, Dinner and Social Activities
 

Thursday, June 19

8:30 am-9:00 pm Rehearsals, Sectionals, Meals and Social Activities
 

Friday, June 20

8:30 am-9:00 pm Rehearsals, Sectionals, Meals and Social Activities
 

Saturday, June 21

8:30 am-1:00 pm

Dorm Check-Out, Final Rehearsals and Works-In-Progress Concerts

(Student music be checked out of their dorms by 10:30 am)

Works-In-Progress Concert Schedule
10:00 am Band:  University Theatre, Theatre Arts Building
12:00 pm Mixed Choir:  University Theatre, Theatre Arts Building
Works-In-Progress Concerts

The Works-In-Progress Concert is an open rehearsal with the an invited audience.  This is an opportunity for the student musicians to play through what they have learned during camp to assess the strengths and weaknesses in the performance this point. Not only does this give the student clear objectives to work on until the October rehearsals, but it also allows them to hear the great progress that the ensemble has made together in three short days.

For the audience members, this free and inform concert gives them a chance to see what their child has been working on and allows them a "sneak peek" at what is to come during the final concert in October.  This is not a final concert where you can expect to hear a finished performance.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Students are finished with the summer camp portion of their High School State Honors experience at the conclusion of their concert.

Emergency Contact Information

Daytime Summer Honors Camp Headquarters Office :  920-465-5751 (Located at Studio Arts 117)

OR

Tim Wurgler, WSMA Program Director:  608-513-5585  (Cellular Telephone)

Green Bay Area Information
The Green Bay area is a beautiful part of the state and there are numerous ways to make a wonderful summer vacation out of your trip.  From the carnival rids at Bay Beach to driving up the peninsula to Door County, there is something for every member of your family.  For more information about places to stay and things to do, please visit www.packercountry.com.