Songbird Rising Camps
Virtual & in-person camps for 2021
music reading & games
virtual
A spring break camp of theory, rhythm, and music reading games. Take part in musical bingo, body percussion, scavenger hunts, and more!
For players of violin, viola, cello, and bass
Daily Camp Schedule:
Musical warm-ups
Reading games
Break
Theory and rhythm games
PerformanceFor:
6-11 years
(Suitable for Book 1 - 4 students)
Date & Time:
3 days, 2.5hrs p/day
0930 - 1200
March 15 - 17
Fees:
$150
string bean camp
virtual!
Mrs. Jane welcomes our youngest students to explore playing and reading music, crafting, and performance in this virtual summer camp for early book one players!
For players of violin, viola, cello, and bass
Daily Camp Schedule:
Camp welcome and warm-ups
Beginner music reading
Learn new music
Break/stretch
Craft
Book 1 review
PerformancesFor:
4-7 years old
Playing from Monkey Song - Song of the Wind
Date & Time:
5 days, 2hrs per day
0900 - 1100
June 7 - 11
Fees:
$250
composition camp
Virtual!
One camp, four levels! Learn how to write and perform your own music!
Level 1 - Beginner with Mrs. Jane
A mix of writing workshops, music craft, and performance!
Level 2 - Mid book 1 - book 2 with Mrs. Laura
Create, write, and perform your own music!
Level 3 - Book 3 - 4 with Ms. Shelby
Learn to write for a string duo. Record and mix your parts!
Level 4 - Book 4+ (7th graders+) with Mr. Graham
Write for a duo, trio, quartet. Record and mix your parts into one piece!
To Sign up:
Contact us with your playing level so we can assign you a level
Date & Time:
5 days, 2.5hrs per day
0930 - 1200
June 14 - 18
Fees:
$250
fiddle camp
virtual!
Add fiddle tunes to your bag of tricks this summer! Learn music from the fiddle tradition, and play for your friends and family at the end-of-camp performance.
For players of violin and viola
Level 1 - beginner-book 1 with Mrs. Jane
A mix of music, fun crafts, and performance
Level 2 - book 1-book 2 with Mrs. Laura
A mix of music, fun crafts, and performance
Level 3 - book 2-book 4 with Ms. Shelby
All fiddle music play and performance!
To Sign up:
Contact us with your playing level so we can assign you a level
Date & Time:
5 days, 2.5hrs per day
0930 - 1200
June 21 - 25
Fees:
$250
string camp
In-Person!
Songbird Rising's classic summer camp. A fun, theme driven camp that encourages the exploration of creativity and self-expression. Limited to 16 students.
For players of violin, viola, cello, and bass
Activities include:
Group class
Performance
Composition
Improvisation
Art & crafts
Yoga
If Covid restrictions require, String Camp will be hosted on Zoom and operate from 0900-1200. If this change is necessary, the deposit will cover camp fees and no other balance will be due.
For:
6-11 years
(Suitable for Book 1 - 4 students)
Date & Time:
5 days, 7.5hrs per day
0830-1600
July 5 - 9
Fees:
$525
chamber music camp
In-Person!
An in-person half-day camp celebrating chamber music. This in-person camp is limited to 16 students so sign up fast to avoid disappointment!
Level 1 - Book 2+ 3rd grade+
Level 2 - Book 4+ 5th Grade+
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Students can attend Levels 1 & 2 if they fit into both categories.
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Students attending Level 2 can volunteer to be a helper at Level 1 if drop-off during the lunch hour is not possible.
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Music will be sent to students ahead of time.
If Covid restrictions require, this camp will be hosted on zoom. The music will be rehearsed, recorded, and mixed into a video by a professional video editor.For:
Violin, Viola, Cello
Date & Time:
5 days, 3hrs per day
Level 1 0900 - 1200
Level 2 1300 - 1600
July 12 - 16
Fees:
$265
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