Registration

Please note: The registration deadline for 2011 camp is now closed.

If you have a balance and would like to send an additional payment before arriving, click here: Additional payment.

Registration Deadlines

• April 7 - Early-bird registrations will receive a discount of $10 per student when completed online or postmarked by April 7.
• May 12 - On-time registrations must be completed online or postmarked by May 12.
• Late registrations after May 12 through May 26 will incur a late fee of $15 per camper in addition the regular cost.
• May 26 - After May 26, registrations cannot be accepted.

Camp Fees

There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee per camper. This will be applied to the camp tuition. The balance due can be paid early if desired, but must be paid in full at check-in.

Tuition for Early-Bird registration (before April 7):

• Pre-Twinkle Program – $60
• Twinkle Program – $75
• Beginner Orchestra – $95
• Intermediate Orchestra – $115
• Advanced Orchestra – $145
• Harp Ensemble – $115
• Maximum tuition per family – $425

Tuition for On-Time registration (April 8 - May 12):

• Pre-Twinkle Program – $70
• Twinkle Program – $85
• Beginner Orchestra – $105
• Intermediate Orchestra – $125
• Advanced Orchestra – $155
• Harp Ensemble – $125
• Maximum tuition per family – $425

Tuition for Late registration (May 13 - May 26):

• Pre-Twinkle Program – $85
• Twinkle Program – $100
• Beginner Orchestra – $120
• Intermediate Orchestra – $140
• Advanced Orchestra – $170
• Harp Ensemble – $140
• Maximum tuition per family – $425 (plus late fees)

Skills Questionnaire

• The Skills Questionnaire must be submitted with the registration for Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Orchestras.
• Harp campers need to fill out the Harp Questionnaire.
• The camper’s teacher or another qualified individual should fill out the questionnaire.
• This information helps to determine the assignment of parts. We want each camper to be assigned to the most appropriate part.

Music

• Music will be sent to Orchestra members and Twinkle campers in early June to allow ample time to practice before camp.
• Music for Pre-Twinkle and Harp Ensemble campers will be provided during camp.
• It is important to practice the music before coming to camp.
• The Beginner and Intermediate Orchestras must memorize the all-camp piece before arriving at camp.

Lunch Tickets

• The cost is $4 per ticket.
• Tickets requested after May 26 will cost $6 per ticket.
• Campers and their families are welcome to bring sack lunches to the cafeteria to eat.

Lodging

• Some lodging is available in the homes of church members.
• If you need lodging, be sure to make your request when registering.

Dress Code

• Each camper is expected to wear modest clothing.
• Girls should wear dresses/skirts that comfortably cover the knee at all times.
• Guys should wear collared shirts and Docker^®-type pants.
• There are specific concert dress requirements.
• Please download the Dress Code for details.

Sunday Afternoon Check-In

Every camper will complete his check-in on Sunday afternoon,
July 24, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.:

• Finalize registration and pay balance of camp tuition.
• Pick up your daily schedule, name tag, and lunch tickets (if requested).
• Take a brief music theory placement test.
• Audition at your scheduled time.
• Attend the Sunday evening service at 6:00 p.m., if possible.

Theory Placement Test

• Each camper will take a placement test in music theory on Sunday afternoon.
• From the results, campers will be assigned to a theory class for his or her level. These levels are not necessarily equivalent to the Orchestra levels.
• Results will be posted on Monday morning. Campers should be sure to go to the correct class.

Auditions

• Each camper for the Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Orchestras will play an audition for seating within the orchestra.
• An assigned audition schedule time will be sent to each camper.
• The audition music will be an excerpt selected from the orchestra music, which is sent to each camper in June.
• New for 2011: Advanced Orchestra campers will play excerpts selected from: 1) the orchestra music and 2) a piece of their choosing (lesson material, recent church special, etc.). All Advanced campers should bring a current piece with which they are comfortable to their audition and be prepared to play a short selection from it.

What to Bring

• Bible
• Instrument, bow, rosin, endpin stop (cellos)
• Extra strings
• Music and folder sent to you
• Folding wire music stand
• Pencils for rehearsal
• Notebook and pencil for class note-taking
• Clothes (as listed in the Dress code) for daily activities and concerts