Piano Camps

Summer Lessons at McLelland Piano

Summer months afford students the perfect environment for exceptional progress in their musical development. Without the stress of school homework, competitions, and other extracurricular activities, students can enjoy their practice time at home ....

-stengthen sight-reading skills

-perform music of all styles

-develop composition skills

-complete special music projects

-prepare music for upcoming Fall performances

-strengthen keyboard theory and technic skills

-get a jump start on the new school year!

Students studying at McLelland Piano Studio are asked to schedule a minimum number of private lessons during the Summer Quarter. To accommodate extensive summer travel or camps, the Summer Quarter spans from April-August. During the summer months, lessons may be scheduled in morning, afternoon, or evening hours, and can be spread throughout the summer months OR, if necessary, scheduled during consecutive days of several weeks. As stated in the McLelland Piano Studio Policies, "If a student discontinues study at any time throughout the year, their name will be added to the studio waiting list. A student from the waiting list will fill the empty slot and subsequent placement in the upcoming Fall term cannot be guaranteed." Click here to view Studio Policies.

To help guarantee placement in the Fall Quarter, students should register for summer lessons.

If you are not sure "piano is for you" and would like a short term introduction to piano study, consider our wonderful introductory course Piano Encounters. This is a great way to "get your feet wet" and have a little summer fun! Click here to visit our Piano Encounters webage for more information on our summer programs.

McLelland Piano Studio Piano Camps

Birmingham/Hoover, Alabama - Amy L. Aberg, NCTM Camp Director

Monday-Friday, June 22 - June 26, 2009

Click here to see pics and videos from past camps!

Our summer piano camp offers students a unique opportunity to develop their understanding of music in a way that is both meaningful and fun. Each year focuses on a special aspect of being a musician. The friendly camp atmosphere affords students a chance to enjoy music-making and develop lasting personal relationships with fellow musicians.

Exciting camp activities provide students with

opportunities that capture their imaginations and

help them develop their musical skills. 2007 camps

will feature hands-on pipe organ lessons, chamber

music, piano masterclass with guest clinician, fun

theory games, keyboard carnival, student

performances and more!

Check-out special camp events from past to present! *music technology computer software programs sessions,*piano literature and film-footage of famous pianists past and present,*music history and appreciation, *technic clinics on healthy motion at the piano,*composition and improvisation workshops with guest composers, *pipe organ crawls, *workshops with piano technicians on how the piano works, *puppet shows, *student plays and films, *sight-reading labs, *dalcroze and rhythmics activities games, conducting classes, *theory and ear-training games and more!

Summer

Camp 2008

Camp Director:

Amy McLelland, NCTM

Dr. Jeff McLelland

Guest Clinicians

Summer Camps are designed for pre-

college piano and instrumental students of all

ages and levels of advancement. Cost for 2008

camps, $45 for students enrolled in studio. This will

help defray the costs of supplies, guest clinicians,

snacks, dinner, camp awards, facilities rental etc.

Camps can be used if necessary as makeup lessons for students who missed several private or group lessons throughout the school year due to extended illness or emergencies.

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH

CAMP DAY:

Students arrive at Choir Suite Gathering room at 1:00 p.m. Parents are always welcome to stay as camp-helpers, but not required. Parents, friends, family members are invited and encouraged to attend all the special events in orange. At 6:00 p.m., the camp concludes, and parents report to Choir Suite Gathering room to pick up students.

DAY 1, MONDAY, June 22, 2009

1:00-6:00 p.m. at IPC

1:00 - Students gather in Choir

Suite for Camp Orientation and Tour

1:15 - Dalcroze/Rhythm Warmups and

Conducting

1:30 - MUSIC THEORY:

Older Group: Form and Analysis

(Music Office - Dr. McLelland)

Younger Group: Theory and Ear

Training (Choir Room - Mrs.

McLelland)

2:15 - Piano Literature

2:30 - Ensemble Practice

3:00 - Snack/Restroom Break

3:15 - Older Group: Harmonization

(Choir Room - Dr. McLelland)

Younger Group: Potato Sack Races

3:45 - Movie Filming - "How to Polish Music

4:30 - Dinner and a Movie

6:00 - End, Parents Arrive - Meet in Choir

Suite

DAY 2, TUESDAY, June 23, 2009

1:00-6:00 p.m. at IPC

1:00 - Baroque Dance and Harpsichord Workshop

1:30 - Older Group: Form and Analysis

(Music Office - Dr. McLelland)

Younger Group: Music Twister

2:00 - Pipe Organ Workshop

3:00 - Snack and Restroom Break

3:15 - Ensemble Rehearsals

3:45 - Triad Target Shooting

4:00 - Movie Filming: "How to Polish Music"

4:30 - Dinner and a Movie

6:00 - End, Parents Arrive - Meet in Choir

Suite

What should campers bring to camp?

WEAR? Casual clothes. You might bring a light-weight sweater in case the air-conditioning is too cool. Wear tennis shoes or other comfortable shoes.

BRING?

1) Your CURRENT MUSIC. (There is an opportunity for practice and piano lesson during each camp. Also, students perform in various workshops and masterclasses throughout the camp week.

2) Camp materials/notebook -- anything received during camp.

3) $75, if not pre-paid to help cover costs of dinners, snacks, drinks, incentives, carnival prizes, camp awards and camp pedagogical supplies.

4) If you have food allergies or a restricted diet, please plan to bring your own brown bag dinner, snacks, and refreshments.

5) Do NOT bring friends, unless this is a registered camper.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP LOCATION:

Independent Presbyterian Church

3100 Highland Avenue

Birmingham, AL 35205-1408

Church phone: (205) 933-3701, music office. Church switchboard: 933-1830. However, it is best to reach me at my cell: 205-908-5830.

FROM NORTH OF BIRMINGHAM(Huntsville): Take 1-65 to the 1-59 N/1-20E exit. Follow 1-59/1-20 to the Hwy280E/Hwy31/26th Street exit. Follow Hwy31/280E to the University Blvd. exit. Turn left onto University Blvd. and follow to 3lst St. Turn right on 3lst St. and follow to Highland Ave.

FROM EAST OF BIRMINGHAM(Anniston): Take 1-20/1-59 to the Hwy280E/Hwy31/26th Street exit. Follow Hwy31/280E to the University Blvd. exit. Turn left onto University Blvd. and follow to 3lst St. Turn right on 3lst St. and follow to Highland Ave.

FROM SOUTH OF BIRMINGHAM (Montgomery): Exit 1-65 at University Blvd. Follow University Blvd. to 31st St. S. Turn right on 3lst St. and follow to Highland Ave.

FROM WEST OF BIRMINGHAM(Tuscaloosa): Take 1-20/1-59 to the Hwy280E/Hwy31/26th Street exit. Follow Hwy31/280E to the University Blvd. exit. Turn left onto University Blvd. and follow to 3lst St. Turn right on 3lst St. and follow to Highland Ave.

Parking is available in the lot on Highland Avenue, across the street from the church. The Music Suite is across from the chapel (smaller chapel, not main sanctuary). Enter the doors to the right off of the courtyard on the Highland Avenue side. (There are angels etched in the glass above these double doors). Choir suite is the 2nd door to your left, just before the stairwell. If door is locked, ring doorbell and/or phoen my cell at 205-908-5830.