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MUSIC CAMP Welcome
to Cazadero.
Since 1957, our camp has been providing the best in musical education
and performances. The camp is in an old growth redwood grove approximately
two hours from the Bay Area. In these beautiful surroundings, lives
are changed forever through music making, recreation and friendship.
We offer four youth music sessions, carefully configured for age-appropriate
ability levels, and two sessions designed for participation by the whole
family. Please refer to this brochure, as well as the specific expectations
for the youth music sessions listed on the back of the camper application
form. Then, select the appropriate session for your child based on this
information. Please call the Berkeley office at 510.527.7500 if you
have any questions.
YOUTH
MUSIC SESSIONS PROGRAM INFORMATION
| I. YOUNG
MUSICIANS |
GRADES
5 - 6 - 7 - 8 |
JUNE
16 - 21, 2008 |
Students with at least one year of musical training
develop ensemble skills through participation in string orchestra,
band and all-camp chorus. Piano program placement is by audition.
Campers must have notational reading skills and be able to play
one-octave scales on their instruments. In addition to their principal
ensembles, campers take classes in technique and music theory,
and enjoy a variety of recreation and evening activities. Final
concert is Saturday June 21.
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| II. MIDDLE
SCHOOL SESSION |
GRADES
6 - 7 - 8 |
JUNE
24 - JULY 5, 2008 |
Students with two years of instruction on their
primary instrument further their ensemble skills through participation
in chamber groups, orchestra, symphonic band and all-camp chorus.
Jazz ensemble, piano and guitar program placement are by audition.
Several electives are offered. Concerts will be held on Sunday June 29
and Saturday July 5.
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| III. JUNIOR
HIGH SESSION |
GRADES
7 - 8 - 9 |
JULY
8 - JULY 19, 2008 |
Students may participate in orchestra and symphonic band; jazz
ensemble, guitar or piano programs by audition. A variety of electives
are offered. Campers should have notational reading skills, at
least three years of musical training, and sufficient technique
to perform one- to three-octave scales on their instruments. Students
in this session are encouraged to reach for a more challenging
musical level. Concerts will be held Sunday July 13 and Saturday July 19.
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| IV. HIGH
SCHOOL SESSION |
GRADES
9 - 10 - 11 - 12 |
JULY
22 - AUGUST 2, 2008 |
Accomplished players can hone their skills in orchestra
and symphonic band; jazz ensemble, guitar or piano programs by audition.
Campers should have completed at least four years of musical training
and be able to perform two to three-octave major, minor and chromatic
scales and arpeggios on their instruments. Concerts will be held
Sunday July 27 and Saturday August 2. |
MAJOR
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
Auditions
and Ensemble Placement:
•While
enrollment in camp programs is generally on a first-come, first-served
basis, placement and eligibility for major performing ensembles, and
seating and part assignments, is determined in part by audition upon
arrival.
Students should come prepared with a short piece to best demonstrate
tone, range and technique, and are asked to play scales and to sight-read
at their audition.
•Campers
interested in jazz ensemble in the two-week sessions should also prepare
a jazz audition selection. See back of the application form for
details.
NOTE: Campers are placed in ensembles based on ability, instrumental
needs, and conductor criteria. Some campers may not be placed
on the instrument(s) requested. Every effort will be made to accommodate
camper requests.
Orchestra,
Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble:
Led by a
new conductor each week, major ensembles rehearse twice a day for one
- one and one-half hours (two hours in High School Session).
NOTE: Campers are placed in ensembles based on ability, instrumental
needs, and conductor criteria.
•During the one-week session, orchestra
is comprised of strings only, and all woodwinds, brass, and percussion
are placed in concert band.
•In two-week sessions, woodwinds,
brass, and percussion may participate, by audition, in either jazz ensemble
or orchestra for one week.
•Jazz ensemble is offered as a major
ensemble during two-week sessions; during one-week sessions, as a one-hour,
daily elective class.
PIANO:
Campers
receive individual coaching and perform in chamber music ensembles.
Piano is offered as a primary instrument and an elective in all sessions.
Acceptance is by audition only. There is a $125 piano lab fee for students
accepted into the piano program.
Cllick
here for more Piano Audition Information.
GUITAR:
The guitar program is offered in all sessions except Young Musicians.
The guitar program at Cazadero is designed with the skills of its participants
in mind. First-time applicants will be requested to attend an interview.
Students should be able to play major and minor scales of at least one
octave, be familiar with basic chords in first position, and be able
to read single-line melodies fluently. A foundation in classical technique
is preferred.
Examples of the desired requisite level for Cazadero guitarists can
be found in Frederick Noad’s Solo Guitar Playing Book I. Students
in the Middle School Session should be able to play "Spanish Study"
on page 49; students in the Junior High School Session should be able
to play "Etude" by Ferdinand Carulli on page 83 of the same
book. Students in the High School Session should be able to play the
pieces starting on page 112, including the 'Canary Jig" by Sanz,
pieces by de Visee, or the anonymous "Pezzo Tedesco" (from
Chilesoti's collection), or something similar.
At camp, music will be played in guitar ensemble, chamber music in mixed
ensembles and solo, if desired. We will work primarily on acoustic instruments.
Guitarists interested in Jazz Band must demonstrate some familiarity
with jazz chords and will play amplified guitars in the jazz band and
in guitar ensemble format.
PERCUSSION, WINDS, BRASS AND STRINGS :
Auditions are not required. See application form for minimum
requirements to be met.
ELECTIVE CLASSES: During
Young Musicians and Middle School sessions, campers participate in all-camp
choir for one hour daily. Campers may also select an additional one-hour
elective class such as music theory, conducting, jazz improvisation,
chamber ensembles, instrumental techniques, percussion improvisation
and vocalization, and nature
studies. (Click here for more information on the nature program.) Electives
offered may vary from session to session. Assignments are based on camper
preference, ability level, and availability.
CAMP
LIFE
CAMP
REGULATIONS
Cazadero is a non-smoking camp, and we conform with all laws governing
drug use, alcohol use by minors, environmental protection, health, and
safety. Youth Camp sleeping areas are separated by gender, with curfews.
We strictly enforce policies that protect camp, camper, and staff privacy,
safety and property. Violation of our policies may result in expulsion
with no refund of fees.
ATTENDANCE
Campers must attend the duration of their camp session. Cazadero is a resident camp experience where all campers involved stay at camp overnight. We do not allow
late arrivals or absence from sessions. There are no exceptions.
MEALS
•Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served
in the dining hall.
•Some special dietary requirements
can be accommodated with prior arrangement, but Cazadero is not equipped
to prepare vegan or specialty diets.
•Families are welcome to picnic at
the camp before the concerts, and parents may take their camper to dinner
after the mid-session concerts.
•We offer pre-concert Café
Caz lunches for families in our dining hall. Lunch is $12.50 ($7.50 for kids under 12) and reservations
are required, as space is limited – more information is in registration
packet.
MEDICAL CARE
At all sessions, resident nurses administer first aid and dispense medicines
provided by parents. Paramedic response time is approximately 5 minutes;
major hospitals are in both Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, and a drop-in
clinic in Guerneville is used for minor injury treatment.
CAMP STORE
Campers may purchase sundries, snacks and CazWear at the Camp Store.
Caz is a cashless camp, so parents may set up a store account for their
camper.
CONCERTS
Piano and Guitar concerts take place at 1:30 PM. Major Ensemble concerts
begin at 3:00 PM. All concerts are free and open to the public.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Campers sleep on beds under the stars on platform decks in supervised
groups that are assigned by age. All campers have access to indoor showers,
toilets and changing rooms. Every effort will be made to assign friends
to the same group if requests (limited to 2) are noted on the application.
RECREATION
Basketball, volleyball, swimming, ping-pong, softball, and arts and
crafts are all a part of the fun at Cazadero. A wide range of planned
activities - from concerts, recitals and master classes to dances, campfires
and skit nights - make camp evenings memorable and fun.
A
DAY AT CAMP
| 7:00
AM - Reveille |
1:45
PM - Recreation |
| 7:30
AM - Breakfast |
3:30
PM - Major Ensembles |
| 8:45
AM - All Camp Choir (YM&MS)/Elective 1 (JH & HS) |
5:00
PM - Free Time |
| 9:45
AM - Elective 2 |
6:00
PM - Dinner |
| 10:45
AM - Major Ensemble |
7:00
PM - Evening Activity |
| 12:30
PM - Lunch & Rest period |
(Varies
by session) - Taps |
HOW
TO REGISTER Download
Registration Form: 
2008 CAMP FEES
| Session |
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Early Enrollment
Fee*
Paid in full by 12/31/07
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I. Young Musicians
June 16-21, 2008
Grades 5-8 |
$715 |
$695 |
$20 |
II. Middle School
June 24-July 5, 2008
Grades 6-8 |
$1430 |
$1388 |
$42 |
III. Junior High
July 8-19, 2008
Grades 7-9 |
$1430 |
$1388 |
$42 |
IV. Senior High
July 22-Aug 2, 2008
Grades 9-12 |
$1430 |
$1388 |
$42 |
*Early Enrollment Fees must be paid in full by December 31, 2007.
Additional $40 Registration Fee required for all applicants.
2008 Payment Schedule
and Refund Policy
• All applications must include the
completed application form, the $40 application fee, and one-half of
total fees. Of this, $100 becomes non-refundable once the applicant
is accepted. After 3/1/08, $300 is non-refundable; no fee will
be refunded if cancellation requested after 5/1/08.
• Credit card refunds will be issued
less a 3% Merchant Fee.
• Fees include a camp t-shirt, camp session photo
and music highlights CD recording of the concert(s).
• Payment in full is required by 5/1/08.
A late fee of $50 will be added to all accounts which are
past due. Full payment must accompany any applications submitted
after 5/1/08.
Please make every effort to register as early as possible so you will
receive your registration packet in time to complete and return any
necessary forms. If you are applying for a scholarship, it is essential
to register early.
Cazadero’s program planning, hiring and related expenses are directly
determined by the number of enrollments received in the early spring.
Therefore, no refunds are made for early withdrawals, student cancellations
or no-shows (regardless of accident, illness, or change of plans) unless: • There is an instrumentation issue.
• Your enrollment is declined.
• You apply for but are not awarded
a scholarship and you cannot afford to attend.
There are no other exceptions. The $40 application fee is non-refundable.
Any requests for tuition refunds must be made in writing. Commercial
tuition insurance can be purchased for health related cancellations;
visit www.insuretuition.com for details. We reserve the right to send
campers home without refunds.
DISCOUNTS
The first family member in an initial session will be charged the full
price. A 10% discount is offered for additional campers from the same
family and/or for each additional session attended by the same camper,
applicable to the lower-priced session after any deductions for a scholarship
are made. No other discounts apply.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Download
Scholarship Application Form: 
Cazadero
is committed to providing financial aid, where needed, for qualified,
talented young musicians from diverse backgrounds. We are also committed
to providing awards for deserving talented students to attend camp.
As Cazadero is a private, non-profit institution, scholarships are awarded
from funds donated for that purpose. Awards are based on the following
criteria, at Cazadero’s discretion:
• Accomplishment of the student
• Financial need of the student
• Instrumentation needs
Generally, maximum awards granted are one-half (50%) of total tuition.
In rare circumstances, a larger award may be granted to students with
exceptional financial need. Some financial commitment is required of
every family. Please see scholarship application materials for further
details. There is no guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded. Scholarship
tuition deposit will be returned if applicant is unable to attend due
to lack of scholarship funds.
How to apply for a scholarship:
• Complete the camper application
form.
• Check box to request scholarship
application to be sent to you.
• Enclose a $40 non-refundable application
fee and $100 tuition deposit ($140 total).
You will be asked to:
• Complete scholarship application.
• Submit an audition tape.
• Submit copies of their parent or
guardian’s tax return information.
MEDICAL FORMS
• Parents must confirm a physical
examination within the last 24 months. A confidential medical history
and release form, a copy of your current medical insurance card and
a camper liability waiver must be received by 5/1/08.
• Doctor’s forms are due one
month prior to the session start date. Late forms may result in forfeiture
of reservation.
If your child has a special health condition, or you have other questions,
please contact us. Acceptance to camp may be denied because Cazadero
cannot accommodate some medical and pre-existing conditions. WAITLIST
If a camper is wait listed and a spot does not become available or you
advise us in writing that you wish be removed from the list, we will
refund your deposit, including the $40 registration fee.
BUSES TO CAMP
• Bus reservations must be made and
$30 prepaid for the one-way trip to camp with your application.
• Buses leave from our Berkeley office
at 9:00AM on the first day of each session. No bus will be available
for the post-camp return. Cazadero Performing Arts Camp leases its facility from the City of Berkeley.
We offer priority registration to Berkeley residents as per our partnership
with the City. Application materials are mailed to Berkeley addresses
in advance of our other mail lists.
Administrative
office: P.O. Box 7908 Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 527-7500 Fax(510) 527-2790 Camp office: (707) 632-5159 fax(707)
632-5260
email: info@cazadero.org
Camper Mail: Box 140 Cazadero, CA 95421
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