Summer Music Camp
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Summer Music Camp is back for its 11th year!
Join us June 17-21, 2024 for a fun week of learning and music making.
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MAJOR ENSEMBLES
High School Orchestra (grades 9-12)
Dr. Frank Lakatos- Murray State University
This group of high school strings, winds, and percussion will rehearse and perform classics from the standard literature. Students will learn about composition, music theory, and develop an ear for music.
High School Jazz Band (grades 9-12)
Dr. Todd French- Murray State University
High school saxes, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm will combine to form this ensemble. These students will develop knowledge of the vocabulary and elements used in jazz.
High School Choir (grades 9-12)
Mr. Thomas Frost- Dyersburg State Community College
Singers at the high school level will rehearse and perform a variety of literature as well as learn pitch and rhythm pattern matching, proper diction, and appropriate vocal production.
Middle School Band (grades 5-8)
Ms. Linda Pulley- Noe Middle School, Louisville, KY
*Students must have at least 1 year of instruction on their instrument.
This group of middle school brass, woodwind, and percussion students will rehearse and perform a variety of music for intermediate musicians, while also reinforcing good habits and proper playing techniques.
Middle School Choir (grades 5-8)
Ms. Dawn Evans- Retired from McCracken County Public Schools 2023
This group of singers will learn a variety of music tailored for younger voices, while reinforcing good habits and proper vocal technique. Students will develop reading readiness using solfège with hand signs.
Junior Strings (grades 5-8)
Ms. Ashley Darnell- Graves County
*Students must have at least 1 year of instruction on their instrument and experience in an ensemble setting.
This ensemble is designed to foster the growth and development of string players. Music literacy skills will also be strengthened through sight reading lessons.
*NEW* Piano Ensemble (ages 9-17)
Ms. Amy Allen- Harmony Road Music School of Paducah
*Students must have at least 2 years of instruction with a teacher.
ELECTIVES
History of Rock
Dr. Nancy Riley - Belmont University
Drum Circle
Mr. Nolan Case – Ballard Memorial High School
Fiddle/Guitar
Mr. Josh Coffey – Time on the String
Beginning Guitar
Mr. Patrick Eckelkamp – Heath Middle School & Lone Oak Middle School
Musical Theater
Ms. Emily Parker – Lone Oak Middle School
Instrumental Improvisation
Mr. Chris Watson- Lone Oak Middle School
*NEW* Music Games
Mr. Spencer Sullivan- Reidland Intermediate & Middle School
Join Mr. Sullivan for bucket drumming, ear training and Ukelele lessons!