Junior Division

Grade 3-8

Saturday, August 17 – Saturday, August 24

Junior Division Daily Schedule 

7:30am       Wake Up
8:20       Breakfast
9:30-10:20       Period A – Music
10:30-11:20       Period B – Music
11:30-1:00       Period C – Recreation
1:10pm       Lunch
2:30-3:20       Period D – Music
3:30-4:30       Period E – Music
4:40-6:00       Period F – Recreation
6:10       Dinner
7:00       Faculty Concert
7:40       Evening Program
9:10       Snack
9:30pm       Bedtime

Band – Orchestra

Our band-orchestra program provides a challenging and supportive experience for all levels of players with a minimum of one year training on your instrument (at school or in private lessons).  Campers will easily find a place in our music program.

Band-Orchestra instrument options include:

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • Bassoon
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone)
  • Trumpet
  • French Horn
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium/Baritone
  • Tuba
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • String Bass
  • Percussion

Suzuki Strings

The Suzuki Strings program is designed to benefit a Suzuki-trained student by broadening his/her musical experience.  Students participate in daily Suzuki classes and play in the camper orchestra.  Reading classes and ensemble opportunities are also included.

Suzuki Strings instrument options include:

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • String Bass

Guitar

Guitar is one of the most popular instruments to learn.  From beginner to advance, this program develops the students playing and reading skills through group lessons, ensemble playing, music reading classes and individual support.  Students bring their own guitar, or one may be rented through the camp. 

Musical Theatre

This triple-threat, exciting program focuses on singing, dancing and acting technique.  Led by professional faculty in each discipline.  All levels of skill are welcome and will benefit from this exceptional experience.  Original scripts combined with popular Broadway show tunes, plus creative choreography make up the show of the week.  Family and friends are invited to enjoy the final performance and witness the incredible accomplishments of their children on concert day.  This is the only program where we encourage campers to “break a leg”.

Beginning Instruments

This is a unique opportunity for campers to experience the magic of music, to play an instrument and learn to read music for the very first time.  This is particularly important for campers who are about to start a music program in their school.  Campers will go from never playing a note, to performing in a concert for their family in just seven days.   As a courtesy to our Beginning Instrument campers, NMC will rent an instrument on your behalf for a nominal fee.

Beginning Instrument options include:

Beginning Band  

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • Bassoon
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone (Alto, Tenor)
  • Trumpet
  • French Horn
  • Trombone
  • Tuba
  • Percussion (snare and bells)
Beginning Strings  

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Double Bass

Guitar

  • Beginning Guitar (acoustic) is offered as part of our Guitar program.

Junior Jazz

One of the most interesting and unique genres of music is Jazz.  A fantastic introduction is the Junior Jazz program at NMC.  The program consists of campers playing in a big band and attend group lessons, as well as learn the basics of improvisation.  Renowned players and teachers form the Jazz faculty and inspire campers to achieve tremendous results.  Campers must have at least one year of experience (school or private lessons) on their instrument.  Keyboard players must have the equivalent of RCM grade 6.   Campers in grade 7 and 8 are eligible to attend the Intermediate Jazz program at Senior Division.

Jazz rentals:  The Jazz mandatory rental program (JMRP) is for all Jazz keyboard, drums, guitar, bass and vocal campers.  Campers pay a single rental fee for this service.  Drum sets (less drumsticks), guitar, bass, keyboard amplifier and soundboards are supplied.

Junior Jazz instrument options include:

  • Flute
  • Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone)
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Keyboard
  • Drums
  • Vocal 

Drumline

All levels of experience welcomed
Rhythm and percussion skills developed through large group and sectional lessons
Drumline choreography workshops
Drumline equipment provided at camp (camper must bring drumsticks)

 

Ukulele  *N/A Summer 2023

This program is designed for all level of players and will provide a challenging and fun experience. All players will be placed in their appropriate group level and will be taught from a diverse repertoire and learn new playing techniques, improve their musicality and be able to perform new pieces for the final day concert. Expert instruction combined with a wonderful instrument make this latest NMC program a fantastic opportunity for Ukulele enthusiasts.