Programs

Summer Camps

CAM offers both individual instruction and group sessions, and we believe both are essential to a refined, well-rounded musical education. Excellent performers and experienced teachers provide our programs. They not only teach how to play the instruments, but also how to practice, memorize, and perform. Our teachers teach each student, not a method. We believe in communication between parents, faculty, and students. Students develop self-esteem and confidence through our programs, which are designed to make positive changes in a child’s mind, body, and spirit

COMPLETE MUSICIANSHIP

Weekly Private Lessons

(30 Minutes, 45 Minutes or 60 Minutes)

Individual instruction in piano, violin, viola, cello classical guitar, and voice is available from beginning through advanced levels. Schedules for weekly lessons are arranged between teacher and students at registration.

Weekly Performance Class

This class gives students the opportunity to practice their performing skills and to prepare for monthly student recitals. Students are required to attend at least two performance classes per semester as a performer or as an observer. Performance Classes are divided by instrument and level. Please see calendar page for dates and times of performance classes.

Performance in Recitals
These recitals are opportunities for students to perform in public, as part of school recitals or on other special occasions (during arts festivals like Piccolo Spoleto or by invitation at retirement homes, community centers or events, churches, and private homes).

Student Recital Schedule

Thursday Feb. 7, 2008 6:00 PM Ashley Hall, Recital Hall

Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2008 6:00 PM Ashley Hall, Recital Hall

Saturday, May 24, 2008 1:30 PM Piccolo Spoleto Youth Festival: CAM Student Concert

OTHER PROGRAMS

Beginning Suzuki Violin Class

This class is a beginner Suzuki violin class for mothers and children. The instructor, Kay Wheeler, is a trained and experienced specialist in Suzuki beginning violin. These classes stimulate the musical ideas of the participants, and offer a shared creative experience for mother and child. There will be 28 sessions per semester; classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays. The classes will be limited to 5 children and their mothers. This is a fun way for children to begin learning violin.

Suzuki Play-In Workshop

Led by Kay Wheeler, students in Suzuki Books I & II meet twice a month to work on playing pieces together. This is a fun way for students of varying ability to motivate each other while learning to work together.

Workshop meets the following Saturdays 10:30 -11:30 AM at 763 Meeting Street: Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 8, April 5, April 19, & May 3

Music Theory

Theory is offered in 3 levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Classes are designed to help the student obtain a comprehensive music education via ear training, sight singing, note reading, and written work.

call (843)805-7794 for more information

Chamber Music

This class is designed for pre-college students of piano or string instruments, regardless of age. Students will be placed in instrumental groups of different combinations such as duets, trios, and quartets. These students reach out into the community through special performances.

call (843)805-7794 for more information

HONORS PROGRAM

Program Description

The Honors Program provides scholarships for gifted students in need of fiscal assistance. These students receive the highest level of instruction in chamber music, music theory, and private lessons. They participate in master classes with renowned musicians, and have the opportunity to perform in various recitals.

Scholarships for the Honors Program are awarded based on need and merit. CAM accepts applications throughout the year and will schedule auditions accordingly. This program has been made possible by the South Carolina Arts Commission, The Jerry and Anita Zucker Family Endowment Fund, The Joanna Foundation, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation, Blackbaud Endowment, and Private Donors.

OUTREACH CONCERTS

CAM's Honors Program Students Reach out to the community, performing in Outreach Concerts in Schools and Churches. The goal is to increase participation by audiences with little or no access to classical music. Support has been received from the South Carolina Arts Commission Participation Project. The Outreach Concert Project focuses on increasing participation among African American audiences.

Outreach Concert Schedule

Nov. 8, 2007 1:30 PM Orange Grove Elementary, North Charleston, SC

Jan. 20, 2008 3:00 PM Holy Communion Church, Charleston, SC

March 2, 2008 1:30 PM Hibben United Methodist Church, Ladson, SC

March 17, 2008 4:00 PM Gage Hall, Unitarian Church, downtown Charleston

TBA Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, Orangeburg, SC

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Private Lessons

Adult students may take weekly private instruction in 45 minute or 60 minute increments, and the tuition also covers participation in Music Café (see below).

Partner Lessons

Students who wish to take lessons together may now take lessons in groups of 2, 3, and 4 students. This can make the lessons fun and reduces the cost per student.

Duet .... $35 per student per hour

Trio.... $30 per student per hour

Quartet ....$25 per student per hour

Music Cafe

Music Café meets once a month and gets adult students together in a social setting and provides them the opportunity to perform for each other while having fun. They are able to meet people with similar interests and leaders of the community who are involved with the arts. Attendance is limited to those age 21 and up as wine and snacks are served.

Music Café Schedule Spring 2008

Call (843)805-7794 for location

Sunday Feb. 10, 5:30 PM

Sunday March 9, 5:30 PM

Sunday April 13, 5:30 PM

Sunday May 17, 5:30 PM

Chamber Music Workshop

Saturday May 17, 2008

2:00-5:00 PM

763 Meeting Street

Suggested Donation $30

RSVP by May 3, 2008 5:30 PM

Susan McAdoo (843)860-5326

or semcadoo@yahoo.com

Summer Camps

Children’s Classical Guitar

Location: 763 Meeting Street

Ages that can participate: 6-9, or 9-13

Camp Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Camp Dates: June 9-13 (ages 6-9), June 16-20 (ages 9-13), & Aug 11-15 (ages 9-13)

Description: Basic Classical guitar technique, reading music, scales, arpeggios, solo and ensemble works. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome.

Instructor: Gregory Guay

Cost: $200 per 1 week session

Classical Guitar for Ages 13-18

Location: 763 Meeting Street

Ages that can participate: 13-18

Camp Times:1:00-4:00 PM

Camp Dates: July 21-25

Description: Basic Classical guitar technique, reading music, scales, arpeggios, solo and ensemble works. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome.

Instructor: Gregory Guay

Cost: $200 per 1 week session

Songwriting & Music Theory Camp

Location: 763 Meeting Street

Ages that can participate: 13-18

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00 PM

Camp Dates: June 9-13

Description: Explore the creative process of writing and arranging songs for various instruments or your own band! Study music theory and chord/harmonic function in order to compare classical music to pop and practice writing your own tune and even lyrics if you’d like. Instruments encouraged but not required.

Instructor:Gregory Guay

Cost: $200 per 1 week session

Piano Camp for Intermediate and Advanced Students

Location: 763 Meeting Street

Ages that can participate: 11 and up

Camp Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Camp Dates: June 23-27 (more dates available depending upon interest)

Description: Students will benefit from private lessons, practice time, chamber music, and a master class each day. The class is limited to 4 students.

Instructor: Eunjoo Yun

Cost: $300 per 1 week session

Vibrant Rhythms: Music and Art Camp

Location: 763 Meeting Street

Ages that can participate: 8 and up (more age groups available depending upon interest)

Camp Times: 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Camp Dates: June 16-20 (more dates available depending upon interest)

Description:Students will be immersed in a course that uses multimedia, elements of design, history of Art and Music, etc to have a better understanding of music and the compositional process. Throughout the week, art and music teachers will introduce students to different styles of music, be exposed to different artists that use music to create visual art.Upon completions of this course student will:

1. Have a knowledge of the common elements and principles of art and music

2. Develop a visual language which will reinforce their musical language

3. Develop a basic understanding of the musical and artistic lexicon

4. Develop problem solving skills for their musical performances by thinking in alternative creative ways = ex. patterning, texture, line, character, etc.

Instructors:Susan McAdoo, Carolina Folmer, & Kyle LeGette

Cost: $300 per 1 week session plus $25 material fee