Youth Music Day Camp

 

Program Description:

Dive into a harmonious summer at the Frost Classical Youth Camp, where Young Mozarts (grades 2-5) and Young Beethovens (grades 6-8) engage in tailored activities to enhance their musical prowess. Participants enjoy instrumental technique classes, string or piano ensembles, theory, and musicianship sessions, as well as Choir or Improvisation based on age. For middle schoolers seeking performance excellence, audition for the Virtuoso Chamber Program, offering individual coaching on chamber music. Additionally, the Music Youth Camp offers a Suzuki and Strings and Rock Bands Division. The camp culminates in a final recital. 

Young Mozarts - Eligibility: 

• Must be entering 2nd - 5th grade (elementary school)
• Must have at least 1 year of experience playing their instrument of choice and be able to
  read music within their age and skill level

 

Young Mozarts - Placement / Audition Requirements: 

All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement / audition video Video Guidelines:

• Make sure that your chosen angle shows your entire body including a full view of your instrument (or keyboard and pedals in the case of pianists)
• Be sure to have a quiet space when recording
• Upload your video on YouTube either as “Public” or “Unlisted”
• Include your name, age, program you are auditioning for, and chosen repertoire in the description box of the video.

 

Placement Repertoire Requirements:

• Piano:
  Choose one of the following scales: C, G, F, or E major - 2 octaves (hands
  together preferred, hands separate accepted, 8th notes at quarter = 72)
  Two contrasting solo pieces from Faber, Alfred, Thompson, etc. method books - levels 2 and above or a work of equivalent difficulty level by composers of any time period and/or nationality
• Violin, Viola, Cello:
  D major scale and arpeggio - 1 octave, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
  At least one of the Minuets from Suzuki Book 1
• Double bass: 
  • D major scale and arpeggio - 1 octave, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
  • Any composition of choice from Suzuki Book 1

 

Young Mozarts - Daily Schedule: 

Class 1: 9:00am - 10:00am :: Flying Fingers - Start off the day right by working on your technique and instrumental skills in sectionals (piano | violin & viola | cello & double bass). 

Class 2: 10:10am - 11:10am :: Piano Duet & String Orchestra - learn how to be a terrific team player (learning and rehearsing repertoire which will be performed at the final concert). 

Class 3: 11:20am - 11:40am: Lightning Theory Round! - deepen your understanding of music through level-appropriate exercises and activities 

Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm :: enjoy the variety of cafeteria offerings for a mid-day energy boost! Class 4: 12:45pm - 1:45pm :: Practice Makes Better! - strengthen your ability to play in targetted practice sessions tailored to the needs of Piano Duet and String Orchestra repertoire. 

Class 5: 1:55pm - 2:55pm :: Sing Out! - all students participate in this chorus ensemble; a great way to wrap up a full day of learning on a high note! 

Initial Pick Up: 3:15pm :: you can choose to end your day with us here, or stay on for one more fun activity at 3:30 pm. 

Elective Class 6: 3:30pm - 4:15pm :: Zumba Kids - no dance experience is required for this fitness class; simply bring your smiles and positive attitudes! 

Final Pick Up: 4:30 pm 

Young Beethovens - Eligibility: 

Must be entering 6th - 8th grade (middle school)
Must have at least 2 years of experience playing their instrument of choice and be able to read music within their age and skill level 

Young Beethovens - Placement / Audition Requirements: 

All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement / audition video Video Guidelines: 

• Make sure that your chosen angle shows your entire body including a full view of your instrument (or keyboard and pedals in the case of pianists)
• Image orientation should be in landscape
• Be sure to have a quiet space when recording
• Upload your video on YouTube either as “Public” or “Unlisted”
• Include your name, age, the program you are auditioning for, and chosen repertoire in the description box of the video.

 

Placement Repertoire Requirements: 

• Piano:

Choose two of the following scales and respective blocked/broken triads: G, F, E, B major:
Scales: 2 octaves, hands together, in 8th notes at quarter note = 72-82 

Triads: 2 octaves, hands separate, in triplets to the beat of = 60

One or two solo composition(s) showcasing the young pianists musicality and technique. Repertoire examples: 

Compositions in the Federation of Music Clubs Bulletin

Minuets / Airs / Dances by Bach, Petzold, Purcell or equivalent                       - A miniature from pedagogical sets of Romantic and Post-Romantic composers such as Schumann, Kabalevsky, Shostakovich, etc.

• Violin: 

Scales and Arpeggios: G, A, D-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note =
60-80 (option to add: C and D major as well)
One or two composition(s) from Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent difficulty

• Viola: 

Scales and Arpeggios: C, D, E-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note =
60-80
One or two composition(s) from Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent difficulty

• Cello: 

Scales and Arpeggios: F and G major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80

One or two composition(s) from Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent difficulty

• Double bass: 

Scales and Arpeggios: F and G major - 2 octaves AND D major - 1 octave: 

detaché, quarter note = 60-80
One or two composition(s) from Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent difficulty

• Virtuoso Chamber Program Audition - Piano:

In addition to the general requirements mentioned above, submit one additional piece of the classical era, for instance, a movement of a sonatina by Clementi, Kuhlau, Diabelli, etc. For other equivalent selections, please contact us to receive confirmation.
 

• Violin:

Scales and Arpeggios: C, D, E-flat, and F major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
Etude No. 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt: mm. 1-16
A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or an equivalent level of difficulty

• Viola:

Scales and Arpeggios: F, G, A-flat and B-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
Etude No. 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt: mm. 1-16
A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty Cello:
Scales and Arpeggios: F, G, and A-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty Double bass:
Scales and Arpeggios: B-flat major - 1 octave, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 2 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty 

 

 Young Beethovens - Daily Schedule: 

Class 1: 9:00am - 10:00am :: Flying Fingers - Start off the day right by working on your technique and instrumental skills in sectionals (piano | violin & viola | cello & double bass).

Class 2: 10:10am - 11:10am :: Piano Duet & String Orchestra - learn how to be a terrific team player (learning and rehearsing repertoire which will be performed at the final concert). 

Class 3: 11:20am - 11:40am: Lightning Theory Round! - deepen your understanding of music through level-appropriate exercises and activities 

Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm :: enjoy the variety of cafeteria offerings for a mid-day energy boost! Class 4: 12:45pm - 1:45pm :: Practice Makes Better! - strengthen your ability to play in 

targetted practice sessions tailored to the needs of Piano Duet and String Orchestra repertoire. 

Class 5: 1:55pm - 2:55pm :: Virtuoso Chamber Music OR Improvisation - students who are accepted into the Virtuoso Chamber Program will receive their repertoire assignment one month before camp starts. During the camp, they will receive individual chamber music coaching and will perform at the final recital. All students not part of this program will participate in an exploratory class of Improvisation; another fantastic creative outlet! 

Initial Pick Up: 3:15pm :: you can choose to end your day with us here, or stay on for one more fun activity at 3:30pm. 

Elective Class 6: 3:30pm - 4:15pm :: Zumba Kids - no dance experience is required for this fitness class; simply bring your smiles and positive attitudes! 

Final Pick Up: 4:30pm