The Prelude Chamber Music Camp is held annually at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville. This year, Week 2 will be held at the San Jose Campus of the Bolles School. What is so great about the camp?

1. We have outstanding experienced faculty.

2. We maintain a 4:1 (camper to teacher) ratio.

3. We offer non-competitive learning opportunities. Students may organize their own small ensemble or be assigned to an ensemble by our faculty who listens to a placement audition.

4. We are centrally located and convenient to our whole community

5. We provide opportunities to explore other aspects of music-making in our electives programs. Sign up for electives at placement audition.

6. We present performance opportunities for all participants during and after the camp sessions.

7. Partial scholarships are available by written request with application.

Financial assistance from Prelude Chamber Music Camp is available if a request is made with your application

2011 CAMP INFORMATION

SESSION 1: June 6-10 (Mon-Fri), 9AM-1PM
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church Campus
4001 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville

Required camper performance: Friday, June 10 at 11:30 AM

SESSION 2: June 13-17 (Mon-Fri), 9AM-3PM (1PM for Primary Track) plus Saturday June 18 rehearsals (times TBA)
San Jose Campus of the Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville

Required camper performances: Saturday, June 18 at 2PM (all) and 7PM (Prelude & Intensive Tracks only)

Primary Track: For first-timers or those who are younger or not quite ready for the pace of our Prelude Track camp experience.

Prelude Track: Campers must be at least 8 years old and demonstrate an ability to read music and perform music from at least Book 2 of Suzuki (or equivalent) at the placement auditions.

Intensive Track: For advanced students interested in tackling serious works from the chamber music literature. Enrollment will be by invitation based on placement auditions.

Placement Auditions: Saturday, April 30 between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church and Sunday, May 1 between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM at Florida State College at Jacksonville, South Campus. We will assign you a time.

Cost:
Week 1 only, Primary or Prelude Track: $300
Week 2 only, Primary Track: $300
Week 2 only, Prelude or Intensive Track: $375
Both Weeks, Primary Track: $575
Both Weeks, Prelude Track: $600

Cost includes tuition, music, camp t-shirt, insurance, snacks, drinks (lunch is not provided), special events, and Master Classes.

Financial aid is available for those needing assistance.

Completed applications with non-refundable $75 deposit are due by April 1, 2011. Late applicants will be charged an additional $50.
 

Faculty members prepare to perform
Maestro Humbert rehearses the orchestra