I Like Camp
I have attended music camp at UW-Whitewater for five years. It has become
one of my favorite parts of the summer. I meet new friends
each year. I also learn more about my instrument and the music we play. We
rehearse as an orchestra, but there is also time allotted to chamber music,
private lessons, recitals, and recreation. I would recommend the experience
to anyone, especially younger players. Since Whitewater is so close,
commuting daily to the camp
is a feasible option.
Megan Dunn
Summer Music Camp Offerings
Who may attend? Any student may attend a music camp. (Certain
restrictions may apply.)
What is Camp about? Summer music camps are held on campus at most
colleges and universities throughout Wisconsin and other states. Most camps
run for five or six days. The cost includes room, board, and tuition. There
are a few extras.
Who should go? Anu student who enjoys and loves making music, would
like to learn a lot, and would like to spend time with others who love and
enjoy music.
What goes on? Music camp students are able to find out about living
the life of a college student , because they live in a dorm, eat in the
college cafeteria, and attend classes taught by college professors and/or
famous musicians form all over the country. Students learn a lot!!! It's a
very fulfilling experience.
Social Events? Each camp has many and various age appropriate social
events in the evenings which are planned for anyone who wished to attend. Of
course, all camp activities are very well chaperoned.
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UW- Green Bay
1-800-892-2118
Band & Orchestra Camp
July 9-15 for entering grades 7-9
$ ??
Choir & Band Camp
July 23-29 for entering grades 9-12
$ ??
UW-Madison
1-608-263-2242
Choir, Band, Orch. Camp
June 18-24 for entering grades 7-9
$380
June 25-July 1 for entering grades 10-12
$410
UW-Stevens Point
1-715-346-3956
M.S. choir, Band, Orch. Camp
June 11-17 for entering grades 7-8
$380
H.S. Choir, Band, Orch. Camp
June18-24 for entering grades 9-12
$380
UW-Whitewater
1-262-472-3165
Choir & String Camp
June 11-16 for entering grades 7 & up
$275 (Commuter Fee $190)
$25 refund if 10 or more from F.A.M.S.go to Whitewater Camp.
Solo-Ensemble
The Fort Atkinson Orchestra Program will be well represented at the State
Solo and Ensemble Competition on April 29 at the University of Wisconsin -
Whitewater. By earning starred firsts on Class A selections at the March 11
District Solo Ensemble competition held at Jefferson High School, the
following students have earned the right ro advance to the state level
competition:
Solos advancing to State are Megan Dunn and Pamela Strange
Harris.
Duets advancing to State are Angie Denny and Megan Dunn,
Pamela Strange Harris and Paris Knox, Gordon Johnson and Garrett Root
Also participating at the District Level competition were:
Solo Competition
Heidi Miller, Whitney Townsend, Lauren Nielsen, Christina Thomas, Nicole
McClain, Shannon George, Nick Holston, Drew Bingner, Kara Farnsworth, Paris
Knox, Keia Wegner, Ashton Feith, Jackie
Hershman, and Gretchen Hershman
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Duet Competition
Heidi Miller/Whitney Townsend, Lindsie Mitchell/Becca Rouse, Aaron Athas/Bill
Schuknecht, Abbey Johnson/Alexis Burrow
String Choirs
H.S. - Megan Dunn, Angie Denny, Adam Bradshaw, Dan Rattray,
Sarah Ciurczak, Karri Jamison, Danelle Miller, Aaron Bradley, Matt Botts
7th Grade - Michelle Alexander, Katie Athas, Will Ehrhardt,
Gillian Knox, Tyler Killenbroich, Nicole McClain, Adriana Perez, Venessa
Potenberg, Johanna Madred
8th Grade - Drew Bingner, Jessica Garcia, Shannon George,
Britta Haraldson, Nick Holston, Sam Idzikowski, Bobbi Jo Kennedy, Heidi
Miller, Whitney Townsend, Bethany Wilson
Finally, I want to thank all of you for a
fine year. It has been very rewarding to work with so many talented and
motivated students. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you at the String
Festival!
Trisha Nielsen
Dessert Concert
A HUGE Thank You! to all of you - the Orchestra parents - who made our
11th annual Dessert Concert the biggest ever! Thanks to all of you who
donated funds, prepared desserts, helped with serving, supervised students
and helped with set-up or clean-up. Your willing ness to participate was
very much appreciated and made organizing this event much easier.
We are pleased to report that 420 people attended the concert - a new
record! Please let us know of any suggestions you may have to make our
Dessert Concert even better.
We thank you again, Kathy Townsend, Concert Chair
WANTED: Orchestra Boosters needs "a few good Officers" for next year,
2000 -2001. Positions include President, Vice President/Publicity Chair,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairperson for the Geranium Sale. These positions
could be shared by a two-person team. If you are interested, please contact
Mrs. Nielsen at 563-7811 ext 1122.
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