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