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Orchestra Camp
Join us for our 23rd Year!
Frequently Asked Questions
Download and print our FAQ sheet here.
Q: Will my child be safe
at camp?
A: Safety at camp is our number one priority. Students are closely
accounted for and supervised at all times. Students are never
allowed to walk anywhere alone, and the dormitories and rehearsal
sites are secured buildings. The staff to camper ratio is
approximately 1 to 10.
Q: Where will my child stay?
A: We will be housed in Emory dormitories. Students are
assigned two to a room based on gender, roommate requests and age.
Each room has two single beds and usually a sink. There are large
restrooms on each hall that have several toilet stalls and private
showers. Boys and girls halls are separated. Students must bring
their own linens (see the “What to Bring” that will be distributed
before camp). The dorms are locked 24 hours a day and only Encore
and Emory staff have keys. Students will be given a key to their
assigned room.
Q: What is the food like? What about picky
eaters?
A: We will eat our meals in the Dobbs University Center
(DUC), Emory’s dining hall. The food is all you care to eat, and
there are many, many choices at each meal. Students are encouraged
to eat a balanced diet at camp and stay away from too much soda and
sugar cereal!
Q: How much musical instruction will my
child receive a day?
A: Students will have two orchestra rehearsals each day, and
a master class or chamber music ensembles. Students generally play
their instruments for several hours each day, but with enough breaks
to avoid fatigue, and they have plenty of recreational time as well.
In the evenings we have performances for the students to enjoy, and
on the last night we have a dance.
Q: What does my child need to bring to
camp?
A: About a month before camp, you will receive a specific
packing list. Your child will need certain specific items such as
bed and bath linens, a swimsuit and towel, an umbrella, shower shoes
(flip flops). We have no problem with cell phones, snacks, iPods,
etc. Your child may use their phone at any appropriate time to stay
in contact with you (although don’t be surprised if they’re having
too much fun to call!).
Q: What paperwork will need to be
submitted?
A: About a month before camp, you will receive the medical form and
camp guidelines, which will need to be signed and brought to camp
registration.
Q: My child has never played an “audition” before, and he/she is
terrified! What is the audition like?
A: There are three orchestras at Encore, so we need to assess your
child’s level in order to place them into the appropriate orchestra.
The placement audition is a very low pressure, informal playing
test. Students are asked to play one or two scales and then sight
read a line. It takes our experienced staff very little time to
appropriately place your child. We do our best to ensure that all
students are challenged in their orchestra.
Q: How do I register and make payment?
A: Please see the tab on our website for this year’s camp. You may
use the online registration form and submit by e-mail or mail a
completed registration form to the address provided on the brochure.
Please make sure you write legibly, especially in the e-mail address
field, as all communication will be sent electronically. Also, you
will want to allow any e-mails from @encoreorchestracamp.com to be
delivered to your inbox. The simplest way to make payment is to mail
a check with your registration form. We offer a $15 tuition discount
for payments made by check.
Q: Do you offer a day camp option?
A: We do not offer a day camp, because our activities go well into
the evening hours. Encore Camp is for students who are comfortable
staying away from home for a few nights. We prefer to have our
campers with us 100% of the time so that our staff is not
overwhelmed by students coming and going.
Q: Do you offer scholarships?
A: Yes, but they are given to outstanding campers to return
the next year, and to orchestra directors to give to students of their
choice as an award.
Q: What ages of students will attend camp?
A: Beginners of any age are welcome at camp, but children should
feel comfortable staying away from home for several nights. The
majority of our students are middle school students. Students may
attend after 9th grade (generally up to aged 14 or 15).
Q: Who will my child's roommate be?
A: Campers are matched with someone of the same gender, same
age, and
same instrument. You are welcome to request a specific friend on your
registration form. If the requested roommate does not register for
camp, your child will be assigned another roommate.
Q: My child wants to learn a stringed
instrument. Do you take beginners?
A: We do not start true beginners at camp. Students should
have played at least one school year in an orchestra or private
studio to come to Encore camp.
Q: Do I need to provide an instrument for
my child at camp?
A: We do not provide any instruments at camp. Students who
play a school owned instrument must make arrangements with the
orchestra director to borrow the instrument for camp. Be sure to
contact the school orchestra director well in advance of camp,
because it may be difficult to arrange pickup in the summer months.
If you have a question that was not answered here, please
e-mail us at
info@EncoreOrchestraCamp.com or call the camp office at
404-988-1245.
Encore Orchestra Camp
July 8 - 12, 2012
Emory University
Now accepting registrations for 2012 Camp!
Tuition is due by June
1, 2012.