Youth Music Day Camp

Program Description:

Dive into a harmonious summer at the Frost Classical Youth Camp, where Young Mozart (grades 2-5) and Young Beethoven (grades 6-8) engage in tailored activities to enhance their musical prowess. Participants enjoy instrumental technique classes, string or piano ensembles, theory, and musicianship sessions, as well as Choir or Improvisation based on age. For middle schoolers seeking performance excellence, audition for the Virtuoso Chamber Program, offering individual coaching on chamber music. Additionally, the Music Youth Camp offers a Rock Bands Division for students who are ready to participate in a full-fledged band with drummers, guitarists, keyboardists, and singers. The camp culminates in a final recital.

Young Mozarts - Eligibility:

• Must be entering 2nd - 5th grade (elementary school)
• Must have at least 1 year of experience playing their instrument of choice and be able to read music within their age and skill level.

Young Mozarts - Placement / Audition Requirements

All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement / audition video.

View and Download Young Mozarts Requirements here.

Young Mozarts Audition Requirements.pdf

Young Mozarts - Daily Schedule:

Class 1: 9:00am - 10:00am :: Flying Fingers - Start off the day right by working on your technique and instrumental skills in sectionals (piano | violin & viola | cello & double bass).

Class 2: 10:10am - 11:10am :: Piano Duet & String Orchestra - learn how to be a terrific team player (learning and rehearsing repertoire which will be performed at the final concert).

Class 3: 11:20am - 11:40am: Lightning Theory Round! - deepen your understanding of music through level-appropriate exercises and activities. 

Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm :: enjoy the variety of cafeteria offerings for a mid-day energy boost!

Class 4: 12:45pm - 1:45pm :: Practice Makes Better! - strengthen your ability to play in targeted practice sessions tailored to the needs of Piano Duet and String Orchestra repertoire.

Class 5: 1:55pm - 2:55pm :: Sing Out! - all students participate in this chorus ensemble; a great way to wrap up a full day of learning on a high note! 

Initial Pick Up: 3:15pm :: you can choose to end your day with us here, or stay on for one more fun activity at 3:30 pm.

Elective Class 6: 3:30pm - 4:15pm :: Zumba Kids - no dance experience is required for this fitness class; simply bring your smiles and positive attitudes! This class will take place on alternate days with Young Beethovens. The other alternating days will include activities centered around music, such as music theory games, movies about music, music appreciation, etc.

Final Pick Up: 4:30 pm

Young Beethovens - Eligibility:

• Must be entering 6th - 8th grade (middle school)
• Must have at least 2 years of experience playing their instrument of choice and be able to read music within their age and skill level.

Young Beethovens - Placement / Audition Requirements:

All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement / audition video.

View and Download Young Beethovens Requirements here.

Young Beethovens Audition Requirements.pdf

Virtuoso Chamber Program Audition:

View and Download Virtuosos Chamber Program Requirements here.

Virtuoso Chamber Audition Requirements.pdf

Young Beethovens - Daily Schedule:

Class 1: 9:00am - 10:00am :: Flying Fingers - Start off the day right by working on your technique and instrumental skills in sectionals (piano | violin & viola | cello & double bass).

Class 2: 10:10am - 11:10am :: Piano Duet & String Orchestra - learn how to be a terrific team player (learning and rehearsing repertoire which will be performed at the final concert). 

Class 3: 11:20am - 11:40am: Lightning Theory Round! - deepen your understanding of music through level-appropriate exercises and activities

Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm :: enjoy the variety of cafeteria offerings for a mid-day energy boost!

Class 4: 12:45pm - 1:45pm :: Practice Makes Better! - strengthen your ability to play in targeted practice sessions tailored to the needs of Piano Duet and String Orchestra repertoire.

Class 5: 1:55pm - 2:55pm :: Virtuoso Chamber Music OR Improvisation - students who are accepted into the Virtuoso Chamber Program will receive their repertoire assignment one month before camp starts. During the camp, they will receive individual chamber music coaching and will perform at the final recital. All students not part of this program will participate in an exploratory class of Improvisation; another fantastic creative outlet! 

Initial Pick Up: 3:15pm :: you can choose to end your day with us here, or stay on for one more fun activity at 3:30pm.

Elective Class 6: 3:30pm - 4:15pm :: Zumba Kids - no dance experience is required for this fitness class; simply bring your smiles and positive attitudes! This class will take place on alternate days with Young Mozarts. The other alternating days will include activities centered around music, such as music theory games, movies about music, music appreciation, etc.

Final Pick Up: 4:30pm

Young Rockers - Eligibility:

• Must be entering 6th - 8th grade (middle school)
• Must have at least 2 years of experience playing their instrument of choice / singing.

Young Rockers - Placement / Audition Requirements:

All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement / audition video.

View and Download Young Rockers Requirements here.

Young Rockers Audition Requirements.pdf

Young Rockers - Daily Schedule:

Class 1: 9:00am - 10:00am :: Breakdown Sessions - Start off the day right by working on your technique and skills in sectionals (keyboard | guitar | bass guitar | drums | vocals).

Class 2: 10:10am - 11:10am :: Rhythm & Vocal Sectionals - learn how to be a terrific team player (learning and rehearsing songs which will be performed at the final concert).

Class 3: 11:20am - 11:40am: Lightning Theory Round! - deepen your understanding of music through level-appropriate exercises and activities. 

Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm :: enjoy the variety of cafeteria offerings for a mid-day energy boost!

Class 4: 12:45pm - 1:45pm :: The Band! – It’s your time to shine in full-band sessions where you will be coached on the songs that will be performed at the final concert. Professional artists will be there to guide you and give you feedback on how be the best version of your rocker self.

Class 5: 1:55pm - 2:55pm :: How Did They Do It? – Listen to some of the greatest songs ever written and played, analyze, study the craft of great bands and singers. You can learn to be the best by observing the best!

Initial Pick Up: 3:15pm :: you can choose to end your day with us here, or stay on for one more fun activity at 3:30pm.

Elective Class 6: 3:30pm - 4:15pm :: Zumba Kids - no dance experience is required for this fitness class; simply bring your smiles and positive attitudes! This class will take place on alternate days with Young Mozarts. The other alternating days will include activities centered around music, such as music theory games, movies about music, music appreciation, etc.

Final Pick Up: 4:30pm