What Will Your Treat Be Today? In Waterville 161 College Ave. 873-1677 13 KMD Plaza 872-2220 www.dairyqueen.com “Music gives a soul to <strong>the</strong> universe, wings to <strong>the</strong> mind, flight to <strong>the</strong> imagination and life to everything.” Plato 20
Band Camp <strong>for</strong> Adults! New England Adult Music Camp in a noncompetitive, safe environment, where “your best is good enough!” The <strong>Snow</strong> <strong>Pond</strong> center <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> offers a weeklong music camp experience <strong>for</strong> those who play band instruments -- you know <strong>the</strong> flute, clarinet, trumpet, percussion, kind of band. This unique camp is a chance to immerse yourself in music <strong>for</strong> a week by making music, talking about music, learning about music, making new friends, and enjoying a wonderful camp experience with o<strong>the</strong>r adults. You may ask, “I’m just coming back to my instrument after a 55 year hiatus, will I be good enough?” The answer is yes! Two distinct band options provide <strong>the</strong> best opportunity <strong>for</strong> every level of player, from <strong>the</strong> novice learner to <strong>the</strong> more advanced. The goal is to learn and enjoy making music in a fun, supportive and challenging atmosphere. We welcome campers who are relatively new to <strong>the</strong>ir instrument (what are those little black marks on <strong>the</strong> paper?) to our NEMC alumni or Community Band members who are well versed on <strong>the</strong>ir instruments. You will also find that many of our campers also play in New Horizons Bands in <strong>the</strong>ir hometown. In August of 2014, <strong>the</strong> New England Adult Band Camp hosted 120 campers who ranged in age from 30 somethings to 91. The camper s participated; in band rehearsals, small ensembles, workshops and music seminars. They played jazz, met new friends, learned more about music and many rediscovered <strong>the</strong> joy of playing an instrument. Music is one of those activities in which anyone can take part, no matter what your age or ability. Whatever level you are, you can play music that you love and you can enjoy playing and learning with o<strong>the</strong>rs. Aside from <strong>the</strong> sheer joy of making music, playing an instrument has many benefits. If you play a wind instrument, it improves your lung capacitygetting more oxygen to your brain, heart and muscles. Talk about giving your brain a work out! While you are playing your synapses are firing away: where do I put my fingers, how long do I hold <strong>the</strong> note, should it be loud or soft or changing, am I in tune with <strong>the</strong> person next to me, is my tone nice, is <strong>the</strong> note accented, is this <strong>the</strong> correct rhythm, am I playing in <strong>the</strong> right style, and so on. Talk about multi-tasking! In fact, current research shows that playing music helps <strong>the</strong> brain interconnect frequently used areas (Medical News Today - How Music Benefits <strong>the</strong> Brain). The <strong>Snow</strong> <strong>Pond</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> 2015 Adult Camp will be held from August 23-29. Campers will once again share <strong>the</strong> beauty of music and friendship at our picturesque lakeside campus. To learn more about registration availability and <strong>the</strong> details of lodging, meals and our social hours at sunset visit www.adultmusiccamp.com. . . . . Diane Muffitt . . .. . Program Director <strong>Snow</strong> <strong>Pond</strong>’s New England Adult Music Camp has become <strong>the</strong> highlight of our year since we attended <strong>the</strong> first week-long session in August, 2013, my husband as a non-student, me as an intermediate clarinet player. We couldn’t have been happier with everything about it – <strong>the</strong> beautiful setting, <strong>the</strong> extraordinary facilities, <strong>the</strong> caring attention and flexibility of <strong>the</strong> camp’s staff, <strong>the</strong> excellent and dedicated faculty, <strong>the</strong> programming, <strong>the</strong> sound of loons at night, <strong>the</strong> food variety each day, <strong>the</strong> camaraderie and support of our fellow campers. I still pinch myself when I realize that finally now, at <strong>the</strong> age of 66, I have <strong>the</strong> same opportunity and experience young kids have been getting at this special place <strong>for</strong> so many years. Thank you <strong>for</strong> expanding your summer schedule to welcome adult students to <strong>Snow</strong> <strong>Pond</strong>! Gail Berneike 21
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