What’s New
at the
2012 CBA Winter Music Camp
Schedule: Camp is scheduled for the three-day President’s Day holiday weekend this year, to be more user-friendly for anyone who works weeks or attends school. Registration will start at noon on Friday, and there will be some “early-bird” classes that afternoon, then dinner’s at 6:00, and evening activities start at 7:30. OK to arrive anytime Friday, or early Saturday morning. Your pre-registered class will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Camp will end with the student concert on Monday, which should wrap up around 4:00.
Classes: In response to past attendance and student requests, we are changing some of our class offerings for winter camp this year. There will be fewer level 1 classes, more “from scratch” classes (incuding bass!), a new level 3 band class, and a new level 1 group class. Two instrumental classes we’re offering for the first time are level 2 bluegrass/country fiddle, and bass from scratch. Our vocal classes (vocal style and vocal lab) both have a new approach from previous years. See the class descriptions on the Instructors page for more details on all the morning classes.
Instructors: Joining us for the first time: Peter Rowan teaching vocals, Annie Staninec teaching level 1 fiddle, Chris Coole teaching intermediate clawhammer banjo, and Sylvia Herold graduating from teacher’s assistant to instructor for the level 1 guitar and vocals class. Switching out of her usual oldtime role, Heidi Clare will be teaching bluegrass/country fiddle, including a focus on Kenny Baker tunes. The rest of the staff is an assortment of our most popular past teachers.
Fees: Most fees are staying the same, with two exceptions: The cost of a private room (for one person) is up $50 from last year ($750 total for tuition, meals, and a private room for one), and the late fee has increased to $50 for registrations submitted after January 15th.
T-shirts: Since this camp takes place in the winter, and T-shirt sales have been slower than at summer camp, we’re offering long-sleeved shirts this year. The shirts will cost a little more ($20 each, or $25 for XX) but they will be warmer and more season-appropriate. Below is the new design by our T-shirt artist, Karen Bell. Order your shirt when you register to make sure you get your preferred size and style. The white shirts are each hand-painted, no two alike!
Wi-fi: Walker Creek Ranch has improved their wi-fi access, which is now available over the whole campus.
