Harp Ensemble

Tuition: $150

Ages: 10-adult (minimum 1 year playing experience)

Dates: June 9-12, 3:00-5:00 pm

Concert: June 12, 5:00 pm

Beginning, intermediate and advanced harpists are welcome! This course is a great way to learn ensemble techniques, listening skills, phrasing and tuning using intervals. Students will rehearse ensemble repertoire which will be mailed prior to the first class. Styles covered include classical, Celtic and jazz. Players will perform solo repertoire for critique. Participants will perform in a recital on Thursday. We encourage you to bring your own instrument. For more information or to arrange to use a harp, please contact Mary Foss at 515-480-3275.

Piano Camp                                   

Tuition: $100                  

Ages: 10 to 18

Dates: June 23-26, 4:00-6:00 pm 

Concert:  June 26, 5:30 pm 

Music and fun with fellow pianists! Activities include music games, improvisation, music theory, solo study and performances. Group and individual experiences develop listening and evaluation skills. Students will collaborate to play pieces as a group and study music history as well. Players will perform solos and ensembles on Thursday to conclude the camp.     

Minimum: 3 students. Instructor: Sophia Ahmad

Fiddle Camp                                   

Tuition: $125                   

Ages: 8 to adult (minimum 1 year playing experience)

Dates: July 7-11, 3:00-5:00 pm

Concert:  July 11, 4:30 pm

Calling all violinists who like to fiddle around! Students will explore American and Irish fiddle tunes, with parts for beginners through advanced players. Students must be able to read music and play independently. Performance on the last day will showcase the group and soloists with local bluegrass band Ortonville Circus. 

Minimum: 4 students. Instructors: Amanda Langston and Jenny Graham Zimmerman