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Visit Our University of South Dakota Summer Music Camp Website
605-677-5274
John.LaCognata[AT]usd.edu
University of South Dakota Summer Music Camp
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
CAMPER AGES: 11 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Overnight or Commuter.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The University of South Dakota Summer Music Camp is a six-day experience of learning and music-making open to students who have completed grades 5–12. Activities include vocal and instrumental large ensembles, as well as a variety of other musical activities. Opportunities for private lessons in a specific instrument or voice are also available.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more. Vocal & Instrumental Large Ensembles, Piano Workshops & Master Classes, Chamber Music Opportunities, World Drumming, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Opera, Guitar Class, Rock & Roll Appreciation, & More.
CAMP LOCATION: The USD Summer Music Camp takes place on the campus of the University of South Dakota. We utilize the fine arts building and other campus venues, including final concerts in beautiful Aalfs Auditorium.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The USD Summer Music Camp is a six-day experience of learning and music-making open to students who have completed grades 5-12. Activities include vocal and instrumental large ensembles, piano workshops and master classes, chamber music opportunities, as well as a variety of other musical activities, including world drumming, jazz band, show choir, opera, guitar class, rock and roll appreciation, and more. Opportunities for private lessons in a specific instrument or voice are also available.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available for students who qualify. All scholarships require a letter of recommendation from the student’s current music teacher. Types of scholarships include: Students who receive either Division I ratings on contest solos, or who are selected for any All-State ensemble qualify for a $50 scholarship. Students may not receive more than one $50 scholarship. Applicable to ratings received during the 2017-2018 school year only.
Students who attended camp last year (2017), will receive a $25 scholarship for each registered new student (up to 10) who has never attended the University of South Dakota Summer Music Camp in the past. This scholarship is worth up to $250. A new student may only be attached to one returning student.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 8-13, 2018 Residential Camper $425 Commuter with meals $350 Commuter $275 After June 26: Residential $450 Commuter with meals $375 Commuter $300 Lessons are $25 for one half hour and $50 for one full hour of instruction. For more information please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.usd.edu
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