Description: All sessions offer a great balance of music and recreation, with a focus on social activities and community building. NEMC is situated on a beautiful campus with lakefront and fields for lots of outdoor time. Cabins are fully supervised by counselors and our faculty come from all over the world with years of experience. We pride ourselves in offering an experience where all students belong and feel accepted, both socially and musically.
NEMC Core Session: 4 weeks, June 29-July 28, ages 11-18 - all instruments and voice; large ensembles include band, choir, orchestra, and jazz band; small ensembles, music theory, 2 private lessons per week
NEMC Prelude Strings & Band Camp: 2 weeks, July 29-August 12, ages 9-14 (rising 4th-9th graders); availability for violin, viola, cello, and bass (a bass at camp can be provided); focus on building orchestral skills but opportunities for Latin American music, Improvisation, and chamber music, all applicants accepted.
NEMC Jazz Intensive: 2 weeks, July 29-August 2, ages 14-18: The Jazz Intensive at NEMC is a two-week immersion program into the world of both traditional and contemporary jazz for High School Students, ages 14-18. From jazz theory and small ensemble work, to the traditional big band sounds, this program is for students looking to advance their education in Jazz and will be limited to 30 advanced students. The daily schedule includes a variety of classes, private lessons specifically for jazz, and rehearsals within the multiple groups. The Jazz Intensive is coordinated by New York City-based trombonist, arranger, and educator, Alan Ferber.
Chamber Music Intensive: 2 weeks, July 29-August 12, ages 14-19: for advanced high school musicians looking for a chamber music experience. Availability for piano, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horn, viola and bass. Students perform in two small ensembles of mixed instrumentation alongside faculty, plus receive private lessons. Prior chamber music experience is necessary.
Composition Intensive: 2 weeks, July 29-August 12: High School students age 14-20 with composition experience. The 2024 Snow Pond Composition Intensive invites talented young composers between the ages of 14 and 20 years to partake in a 2-week long program that offers innovative opportunities to hone fundamental composition skills in a creative, collaborative environment fostered by renown composition faculty.
Musical Theatre College Prep Intensive: 2 weeks, July 29-August 12, designed for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or attending college in the fall, ages 14-19: This two-week program offers a unique, holistic, approach to musical theater training and is customized to serve students' individual needs. The curriculum incorporates self-care and prioritizes wellness-based practices. Emphasis is also placed on the exploration craft and one's artistry as well as the nuts-and-bolts of healthy, sustainable technique. In addition to working with top industry professionals’ students will enjoy quality time on the lake swimming, kayaking, and building friendships that will last a lifetime!
Dates/Location: Multiple Sessions, sleepaway camp in Sidney, Maine. Bus transportation available from Boston, MA will transport students to/from Maine.
Eligible students: Ages 9 – 19. All campers and all levels accepted. Students must fill out a questionnaire and submit a playing sample.
Cost: Financial Assistance is available and it’s free to apply.
Application: Please do not hesitate to reach out to Marian Powell at 207-465-3025 for more information.
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