Methodist University

Methodist University Summer Jam: July 9-14, 2012
(formerly Methodist University Summer Musicamp)

About Methodist University Summer Jam

During this fun-filled week, campers will be challenged by master classes, rehearsals and private lessons. Campers can customize their camp experience by choosing from electives like theatre, conducting, piano, and many others. Campers will also have front-row seating at public concerts presented by faculty and guest musicians. All nightly activities are open for parents and the community to attend. Opportunities will also be available for campers to perform in concerts as well. The camp culminates in grand style with a final concert featuring all camp areas.

Prerequisites

Methodist University Summer Jam is open to ages 11-18.
Band, Jazz Band, and Strings students need to have had at least one full year of prior instruction.
Any student interested in piano is welcome to participate as a piano camper.
Choral and vocal students need to have had prior vocal/choral experiences and some basic music-reading skills.

Meals

Breakfast will be served in the dorm lobby each morning and will offer a variety of cereals, breads, pastries, fruits, and other breakfast staples from which to choose. Lunch and dinner will be served in Methodist University's full-service cafeteria, except for Wednesday night dinner, which will be a pizza party in conjunction with our t-shirt tie-dye night. Parents and other family members wanting to eat a meal with their MusiCampers may do so by paying $8.00 per meal at the door.

Costs for 2012

Residential Camp (Ages 11-18): The total fee is $410.00 per camper, which includes housing, meals, daily classes, concerts, activities, insurance, and the MusiCamp T-Shirt. Private lessons are available at an additional cost of $30.00 per lesson.

Campers will be housed in air-conditioned residence halls with two-room suites, an open lounge area, an ice machine, drink and snack machines, and laundry facilities.

Day Camp (Ages 11-18): The total fee is $275 per camper. Campers will be provided with lunch, and they will also perform in the grand finale concert on Saturday morning.

Mini Jam (Ages 9-10): The total fee is $75 per camper. The Mini Jam is a special elementary choir offering only offered during the day (no meals included). This group is scheduled to perform in the grand finale on Saturday morning.

Mini Jam runs from 9:00am - 11:45am. Drop-off time is 8:40am, and pick-up time will be from 11:45am - 12:00 noon.

All Campers: A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is due by May 15, 2012. Checks should be made payable to "Methodist University Summer Jam."

Scholarship Auditions

Summer Jam auditions for merit scholarships will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Contact at (910) 630-7100. to schedule audition times. Because of the large numbers of applicants in recent years, we cannot guarantee a merit scholarship for every camper. The 2012 Methodist University Summer Jam will award a total of 10 merit scholarships only. They will go to the most talented and promising musicians. The scholarship award amounts will be $100 each. Be prepared to perform at least 2 different pieces, both memorized, in 2 differing styles.

Another great way to earn money for camp is the Kiwanis Club Talent Night: See the website for details.

To Register

Methodist University Summer Jam 2012 Registration Form

Methodist University Summer Jam 2012 Brochure

Department of Music