Hidden Valley Music Seminars

Carmel Valley, California

Presents

Northern California
Flute Camp

July 25 - August 2, 2008

Northern California Flute Camp
is a one-week intensive program designed to educate and inspire young flutists through an interesting and cultivating curriculum that examines many aspects of flute performance. Presented at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in beautiful Carmel Valley, NCFC offers a comprehensive camp experience by combining first-rate musical training with outdoor activities in the prime of California's physical surroundings.

Curriculum
NCFC students participate in a week of rehearsals, lessons and classes with an extremely accomplished faculty. With a staff-to-student ratio of 1 to 6, students receive a great deal of individual attention throughout the week.

Flute choirs including full instrumentation (C flute, piccolo, alto and bass flute*) provide students with the opportunity to develop intonation, rhythm, and ensemble skills. Additionally, students participate in small chamber ensembles and in solo recital performances with piano accompaniment. Daily master classes and individual coaching appointments provide continual and concentrated input from faculty. Workshops focusing on a variety of musical topics, such as sight-reading, tone development, rhythm studies, controlling performance nerves, musical phrasing, and working with an accompanist are offered as electives.

Flute choirs, small ensembles, and most academic activities are grouped according to level of advancement and experience. In addition to the daily curriculum, two well-known Guest Artists will give classes to students.

*Bass and alto flutes provided by NCFC.

Student Life
The NCFC staff prides itself in its ability to provide a premium musical education in a fun, casual, and close-knit atmosphere. Our small enrollment allows hands-on involvement from the staff in all facets of student life throughout the week. Each year, students travel from all across the world to participate in the program, making our student body interesting and diverse.

Camp is held at Hidden Valley Music Seminars, located approximately 11 miles from downtown Carmel. Students are housed 3 or 4 to a room, in clean and functional dormitory-like rooms each equipped with one full bath. Basic linen service is provided. Three meals are served each day in the dining hall.

Aside from an active music schedule, students enjoy numerous recreational activities, including swimming, hiking, capture the flag, frisbee, campfires, and a field trip to the Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk.

For further information about the curriculum, faculty bios, student life, admission requirements, or for a referral from a past camper or parent, please contact us at (408) 978-5101, or e-mail us at Flutecamp@hotmail.com or visit our web site at www.FluteCamp.com

Long Distance Students
Students traveling alone to NCFC by air can be met at the Monterey Airport by a member of the NCFC staff and escorted to campus on the first day of camp. Likewise, NCFC will provide transportation back to the Monterey airport on the last day, if necessary.

Fees and Registration
Tuition and fees for 2008 total $1,075.00. This includes everything except transportation to and from camp. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 is due with the application. Students not admitted will be refunded the deposit. The application/tape deadline is May 1, 2008. The balance of tuition is due no later than June 1, 2008. Checks should be made payable to Northern California Flute Camp (in U.S. dollars). The completed application, the deposit and the tape should be mailed to:
NCFC
PO Box 53724
San Jose, CA 95153

Admission Requirements
NCFC is open to serious flute students, ages 12-18. At least 2 years playing experience and enrollment in private lessons is required. Applicants should have an active interest in flute study. Private teachers may be contacted for referral. An audition tape is required with the application for admission and ensemble placement (see tape requirements, below). Returning 2006 students need not submit an audition tape, although returning students who did not attend in '06 are required to submit a tape.

Audition Tape Requirements
A CD or cassette tape of the highest possible recording quality must accompany the application. Your audition tape is a very important part of your camp experience, as admissions and placement decisions are made almost entirely from the recording. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE RECORDING GUIDELINES POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE: www.flutecamp.com Prior to making your recording please read the guidelines in detail and consult with your teacher on your repertoire selection. This will maximize your chances for admission. Please also note the following:

1. Record exactly two selections that offer contrast in style, periods, and tempo. Be sure to choose music that best demonstrate your abilities, and prepare the material thoroughly before recording.



2. Piano accompaniment is not required, but is permitted if you feel it will yield a better performance. Omit long rests in unaccompanied recordings.



3. Be sure to label the tape or CD itself and the card inside the case with your name and the repertoire you have recorded.



4. Recordings will not be returned. Do not send your master copy.

SUGGESTED REPERTOIRE (2 movements only, total)

• Any Baroque sonata or suite
• Any Mozart concerto, or other classical concerto
• Any work from the French or contemporary repertoire
• An etude (Andersen, Cavally, etc.)
• A work from a collection

If you are uncertain about the appropriateness of a selection, please contact us. Generally, anything in the classical flute repertoire is acceptable.

NCFC 2008 Faculty

Application Form

For more information please write to Northern California Flute Camp at
NCFC
PO Box 53724
San Jose, CA 95153
or phone: (408) 978-5101
or e-mail: Flutecamp@hotmail.com
or visit our web site at www.flutecamp.com

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