2011 Conductor: Mr. Ben Culver
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 12:25 P.M.
Cost: $105 per camper
The Beginner Orchestra is for those who have a basic playing ability. Each camper is involved in the following:
The Beginner Orchestra is a string orchestra, which performs both sacred and classical music. It participates in the Wednesday service in a memorized all-camp piece as well as in the Friday evening concert. Seating placement within sections is determined by audition. Each camper plays a designated selection from the orchestra music during an assigned time on Sunday afternoon.
This class for Beginner campers builds and strengthens elementary counting and note value reading in an active and fun way.
We provide technique training to help campers develop correct string-playing habits. This training is important for building solid technique for the future.
The Beginner Orchestra is designed for campers who range from the middle of Suzuki Book I through Suzuki Book 2.
Representative selections from the 2010 Beginner Orchestra repertoire were:
The camper should be reading music. For many, this is their first experience in an orchestral group.