The Band Program at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
is designed to challenge students of all proficiency
levels. Students are grouped by ability, with the more
advanced assigned to the Symphony Orchestra or
Band, while the others are divided equally among
the Concert Bands. Our band conducting staff
selects a challenging repertoire. Students receive
five hours of intensive daily rehearsals, sectionals,
and technique classes. Students can complete their
instructional day by choosing a Minor, allowing
them to experience another area of interest while
at camp. See minors for a complete listing of courses. Students also have the opportunity to hear
various performances presented as a part of Blue
Lake’s Summer Arts Festival, as well as participate in
recreational activities and other camp events.
During sessions I and II, the Band Program will
expand to include a wind ensemble, as well as a
symphony band and two concert bands. Consisting
of the most advanced winds and percussion, the
Wind Ensemble will study and perform a variety
of musically demanding literature designed to
challenge even the most experienced high school
player. Past Wind Ensemble repertoire has included
Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, Hindemith’s March
from Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by von
Weber, Reed’s Armenian Dances, Holst’s Second
Suite in F, and Persichetti’s Symphony for Band.
Orchestra Winds and Percussion
Sessions I and II
Wind and percussion players desiring orchestra must
initially enroll in Band and are selected by audition
on opening day. Students ranking the highest in
their sections may choose Band or Orchestra. Those
choosing orchestra will perform in two orchestras
and participate in a brass ensemble, woodwind
ensemble, or percussion ensemble. (See below
for Masterworks Orchestra Winds and Percussion
information).
Masterworks Orchestra Winds and
Percussion
Sessions I and II
The Masterworks Orchestra Wind and Percussion
Section (Sessions I and II only) will be comprised of
qualified high school campers who have auditioned in
advance. Following the audition process, remaining
openings will be filled by college-age staff members.
Students selected for the Masterworks Orchestra
Wind and Percussion Section will also be assigned
private lessons, chamber music rehearsals, listening
sessions, and participate in the Blue Lake Staff
Band (a concert band comprised of college-age
staff members) as part of their overall instruction.
Students interested in auditioning for the Session I or
II Masterworks Orchestra must submit an audition via
CD by March 1st. Please call 800-221-3796 or open Masterworks Orchestra Wind and Percussion Information for detailed audition requirements.
Orchestra Winds and Percussion
Sessions III and IV
Wind and percussion players desiring orchestra must
initially enroll in Band and are selected by audition
on opening day. Students ranking the highest in
their sections may choose Band or Orchestra. Those
choosing orchestra will perform in two orchestras.
Junior Band Program
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp also offers a band program
for younger students with less musical experience at
Camp Bernstein. For more details go to Junior Camp.
Scholarships for Euphonium and Tuba
Students
Funds available from the Leonard Falcone Endowment
at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp create a special
opportunity for euphonium and tuba students each
session to receive significant scholarship aid to be
applied toward camp tuition. Scholarships will be
awarded based on ability. To apply, students must
be presently in grades 6-11, and submit an audition
recording and recommendation letter prior to March
1. Please call 800 221-3796 or open Scholarships for Euphonium and Tuba
Students for detailed audition requirements.
Band Conductors 2013
Session 1: June 26 – July 7
Wind Ensemble—Bill Monroe, Midland, MI
Symphony Band—Matt Westgate, Cincinnati, OH
Red Concert Band—Laura Ketchum, Davison , MI
Blue Concert Band—Tavia Zerman, Grand Ledge, MI
Session 2: July 10 – July 21
Wind Ensemble— Chris Blackmer, Grand Ledge, MI
Symphony Band—Jane Church, East Lansing, MI
Red Concert Band—John Roseboom, Sarasota, FL
Blue Concert Band—Erik Janners, Milwaukee, WI
Session 3: July 24 – August 4
Symphony Band—Joseph Dobos, Auburn Hills, MI
Red Concert Band—Steve Oare, Wichita, KS
Blue Concert Band—Shelley Roland, Clarkston, MI
White Concert Band—Lester Knot, Hudsonville, MI
Session 4: August 7 – August 18
Symphony Band—Gregory Reed, Williamston, MI
Red Concert Band—Erick Senkmajer, Port Huron, MI
Blue Concert Band—To Be Determined
White Concert Band—Roger Weyersberg, Owasso, MI
