NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP

MUSIC PROGRAMSNMC offers two, one-week sessions:

Junior Division campers completing Grades 3 to 8Senior Divison campers completing Grades 8 to 12

NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP has been providing an outstanding musical education and camping experience to young musicians since 1965. We offer the perfect balance of intense and focused music instruction combined with fun and exciting camp activities that allows every camper to flourish and achieve tremendous results. In fact, just one week at NMC enables participants to progress the equivalent of six months of a school and/or private lesson program. We invite you to join us for a magical and memorable musical camp adventure!

BAND / ORCHESTRA

Program catered to all playing levels but one year’s experience is recommended Instrumentalists work in full bands and orchestraSectionals and master classes with specialistsAll string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments

JAZZ

One year’s playing experience is recommended (keyboard players need RCM grade 6 equivalent)

Big band, combos, improvisational workshops, jazz fundamentals, master classesAlto, Tenor, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums, KeyboardVocal Jazz

MUSICAL THEATRE

Triple threat program: Acting, Singing and DancingNo previous experience requiredCampers perform a “Broadway” style show for parents on concert daySoloist and group performance techniques in both singing and choreography

CLASSICAL GUITAR

All levels of players welcomedThis program develops campers' reading and playing abilitiesGroup lessons, ensemble playing, music reading classes, one on one supportAcoustic guitar required (guitar rentals are available from the camp)

BEGINNER INSTRUMENTS *JR DIVISION-ONLY

Learn to read music and play an instrument for the first timeSectionals and master classes with specialistsIdeal for students entering a music program at schoolAll string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments available

SUZUKI STRINGS *JR DIVISION-ONLY

This program is designed for Suzuki trained musiciansDaily Suzuki classes, reading classes and ensemble groupsCampers also play in the camper orchestraViolin, viola, cello and string bass

UKULELE

All level of players welcomed Program provided by Melanie Doane’s UschoolFocus on development of playing and singing skillsGroup lessons, ensemble playing, music reading classes, one on one support

DRUMLINE

All levels of experience welcomedRhythm and percussion skills developed through large group and sectional lessonsDrumline choreography workshopsDrumline equipment provided at camp (campers must bring drumsticks)

FIDDLE*SR DIVISION-ONLY

No fiddle experience required but at least one year of violin experience recommendedGroup lessons, ensemble playing, music reading classes and one on one supportLearn classic Irish and Scottish fiddle tunes to perform on concert dayCampers must provide their own violin (fiddle)

Each program has 4 hours of instruction daily from outstanding faculty educators

CAMP ACTIVITIES“REC” TIME AND EVENING PROGRAMS

NMC offers a “Rec” period to all campers for 90 minutes in both the morning and afternoon in a wide variety of areas. Each evening, the camp “Rec” staff provide a fun and exciting evening program for the entire camp.

WATERFRONT: swim, water park, water slide, canoe, kayak, stand up paddle boards (SUP), water skiing, tubing

ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: ropes course, climbing wall, zip-line, trapeze, bungee trampolines, initiative tasks, low ropes

LAND SPORTS: archery, tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, beach volleyball, gaga, tether-ball, ultimate Frisbee

CREATIVE ARTS: arts and crafts, jewelry making, copper enameling, pottery, beading, drawing, painting, woodworking

EVENING PROGRAMS: campfires, game shows, carnival, dances, movie night, talent show, crazy Olympics, outdoor games/activity night, etc.

NMC FACULTYExtremely talented, our fabulous Faculty inspire and motivate campers to achieve tremendous results!

Professional musicians from major Canadian orchestras University professors and high school teachers from leading music programsOutstanding educators working as specialists on specific instruments in ensemble groupsFaculty perform a professional concert for campers every evening

To see faculty bios, visit www.nationalmusiccamp.com

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

2 TO 5

6 TO 10

11 TO 15

16 TO 20

21 OR MORE

CAMP FEEDISCOUNT

$25

$50

$75

$100

$125

SCHOOL MUSIC DEPT.

REWARD$100

$200

$400

$750

$1000

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAs a non-profit foundation, NMC has many subsidy opportunities for campers that require financial assistance.

Matching Grant Program: NMC will match up to $50.00 from any music program or organization that provides a $50.00 sponsorship for a camper to attend camp.

Partial Scholarship: $100.00 subsidy from NMC to attend camp (application form required).

Matthew Ferguson Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund (MFMSSF): Provides up to an 80% subsidy for campers to attend camp (application form required).

NMC scholarships are on a first come, first served basis. For more scholarship information and application forms, visit:

www.nationalmusiccamp.com

NMC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SPP)

The NMC School Partnership Program is a win/win relationship between NMC, participating schools and their students.

Students receive a discount off their camp feesSchools receive a contribution to their music programThe more students that attend, the bigger the discount and greater the contribution (see chart below)

Students must be enrolled by June 1st and teachers must supply a list of enrolled students

For more information and to register for the NMC SPP, visit:www.nationalmusiccamp.com

www.nationalmusiccamp.com

CITY OFFICE227 EGLINTON AVE W.

TORONTO, ON M4R 1A9

TEL: (416) 482-2475

TOLL-FREE 1-800-701-3132

CAMP OFFICEP.O. BOX 850

ORILLIA, ON L3V 6K8

TEL: (705) 325-2285

1.5 HOURS NORTH OF TORONTO AND 15 MINUTES FROM ORILLIA

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TYPICAL DAY Campers are extremely busy from wake-up till bedtime learning music, participating in camp activities, watching concerts, attending evening programs and having an amazing experience!

Wake UpBreakfastPeriod A - MusicPeriod B - MusicPeriod C - RecreationalLunchPeriod D - MusicPeriod E - MusicPeriod F - RecreationalDinnerFaculty ConcertEvening ProgramSnackBedtime

8:00AM

8:30AM

9:30AM-10:20AM

10:30AM-11:20AM

11:30AM-12:50PM

1:00PM

2:30PM-3:20PM

3:30PM-4:20PM

4:30PM-5:50PM

6:00PM

7:00PM

8:00PM

9:15PM

9:30PM

NMC TYPICAL DAY SCHEDULE

CAMP SITE & FACILITIES NMC is located 90 minutes north of Toronto, near Orillia on beautiful Lake Couchiching. We offer amazing amenities and fabulous facilities!

10 large rehearsal hallsBeautiful new state-of-the-art Theatre / Performance HallBrand new Dining Hall overlooking the lake(delicious and nutritious food)

Comfortable, spacious, new cabins with electricity, bathrooms and showersHealth Centre with full-time (24/7) doctor and nurses

CAMP STAFFOur nurturing and committed staff ensure all campers are safe, secure and well cared for!

Excellent music staff support faculty and work with campers in all programs

Outstanding recreational staff teach camp activities and lead evening programs

Music and Rec staff live in camper cabins and establish tremendous relationships with campers in their care

All waterfront staff are lifeguards as well as CPR and First Aid trained

Staff are dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing, and love working with children and young adults