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SFA Offers Orchestra Camp for Sixth through 12th Graders
Sylvia Bierschenk - July1, 2008
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Orchestra students in grades six through 12 can still register for the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's Orchestra Camp to be held Sunday, July 27, through Friday, Aug. 1, on the SFA campus.
"We have an energetic week planned, filled with great music making and activities," said Gene H. Moon, director of the camp and of orchestral activities at SFA.
The daily schedule includes rehearsals, sectionals, All-State clinics and master classes designed to strengthen the students' musical skills in a supportive, dynamic atmosphere, explained Moon. After dinner, students will participate in a variety of supervised recreational activities, including swimming and volleyball.
The camp concludes with the two camp orchestras performing a concert that is open to the public.
Working with the students will be a distinguished group of music educators and performing artists, explained Moon. SFA assistant professor Dr. Jennifer Dalmas and Meredith Maddox, instructor at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, will work with the violinists.
Dr. Melissa Lewis, director of orchestras at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla., will work with the violists, and Dr. Evgeni Raychev, of the SFA music faculty, will teach the cellists and double basses.
The two orchestras formed during the camp will be conducted by Moon and Justin Pourtorkan, director of orchestras at the Classen School of Advanced Studies in Oklahoma City.
More information and registrations forms for the camp are available at the SFA School of Music's Web site, www.music.sfasu.edu/orchestra. Questions can be addressed to Moon via e-mail at moongh@sfasu.edu or by calling (936) 468-3885. Registration deadline is Monday, July 21.