Rappahannock Summer Music Camp

Camp Programs

Junior Program

The Junior Division of RSMC is for students aged 8 to 11 with no instrumental musical experience. Students will spend the day learning about the elements of music, including plenty of hands-on time with all of the instruments of the band and orchestra. This program is highly recommended for students who will be entering their school's band, orchestra, or choral program in the coming year.

Classes will be taught by both RSMC staff and counselors. In addition to attending their own classes, Junior students will have the opportunity to attend some selected classes with the Intermediate or Advanced division students. Recreation time is included in the daily schedule.

All Junior students will participate in the final camp concert on Saturday.

Classes may include:

  • Music Theory and Ear Training
  • Brass Instruments Class
  • Woodwind Instruments Class
  • String Instruments Class
  • Percussion Instruments Class
  • Chorus
  • Piano Skills
  • Instrument Workshops
  • Recreation Time

 

Intermediate and Advanced Programs

The Intermediate and Advanced Divisions of RSMC are the regular performing arts divisions of camp for students between the ages of 10 and 18. Students must have a minimum of one year of instruction on their instrument to attend the Intermediate or Advanced Program.

Students will audition for one of these two levels of classes and ensembles. All auditions will take place on registration day. In order for a student to be admitted to the Advanced division, a student must successfully complete an advanced audition. Attempting an advanced audition does not guarantee that the student will be admitted to the Advanced division.

All Intermediate and Advanced Division students will perform in the final concert at the end of the week. A student and faculty recital is an optional performance opportunity for interested students during the week.

Students have practice time built into their schedules and are encouraged to sign up for private lessons from any member of the camp staff. Classes may include:

  • Music Theory
  • Ear Training
  • Concert Band
  • Orchestra
  • Camp Choir
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Piano Skills
  • Music History
  • Conducting
  • Composition/Orchestration
  • Recreation Time/Practice Time
  • Instrument Workshops/Masterclasses
  • Sectional Time
  • Voice Tech

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Testimonials

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I learned a lot and it was fun.

This is my fourth year and I still love the camp.

I loved my teachers!

I got to refine my technique and work on concert music.

I love RSMC!

It was a very fun experience and I hope to do it again.

I really liked it. It helped me learn more about the history of my instrument.

Camp was really fun. I will continue to come here again!

It was amazing - it helped me better understand my instrument.