WCU’s Wells School of Music Offers Free Virtual Music Camps for Students Entering Grades 3-12

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In this summer of uncertainty, and with many camps and recreational centers closed for the summer, it’s West Chester University to the rescue with free virtual music camps via Zoom for students entering grades 3-12.

“Though we are disappointed we are unable to welcome students to our campus this summer, we are thrilled to announce virtual sessions for our Elementary School/Middle School Summer Music Camp, our High School Summer Music Institute, and our Jazz Camp,” said Ralph Sorrentino, WCU’s Chair of Instrumental Music. “We invite all students entering grades 3 through 12 to join our outstanding Wells School of Music faculty members for these complimentary, engaging, and informative Zoom camp sessions. Our hope is that these offerings will enhance students’ summer music activities.”

List of virtual music camp sessions via Zoom:

Elementary School/Middle School Summer Music Camp
(for students entering grades 3-8)

  • Topic: Becoming a Better Musician
  • Faculty Members: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Dr. Marci Major, and Dr. M. Gregory Martin
  • Date: Tuesday, July 14 at 10 AM

High School Summer Music Institute
(for students entering grades 9-12)

Session 1: Playing your Best Auditions

  • Faculty Members: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Professor Joseph Caminiti, Dr. Ryan Kelly, and Dr. Kimberly Reighley
  • Date: Wednesday, July 15 at 1 PM

Session 2: College Preparation for Music Students

  • Faculty Members: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Dr. Emily Bullock, and Dr. Andrew Yozviak
  • Date: Thursday, July 16 at 1 PM

Jazz Camp
(for students entering grades 7-12)

Session 1: Working with a New Song- Transcription and Improvisation

  • Faculty Member: Professor Peter Paulsen
  • Date: Monday, July 20 at 11 AM

Session 2: Clarifying and Improvising with the Greek Modes

  • Faculty Member: Professor Jonathan Ragonese
  • Date: Tuesday, July 21 at 11 AM

Session 3: Harmony and Rhythm – Piano and Guitar

  • Faculty Members: Professor David Cullen and Dr. Terry Klinefelter
  • Date: Wednesday, July 22 at 11 AM

Session 4: Drum Set Masterclass

  • Faculty Member: Dr. Chris Hanning
  • Date: Thursday, July 23 at 11 AM

To register for one or more virtual camps sessions, please e-mail the following information to Wells School of Music staff member, Joan Stalford (jstalford@wcupa.edu):

Student’s name
Student’s grade level
Student’s primary instrument
Student’s school
Zoom camp session(s) in which you wish to enroll
Parent/guardian name
Parent/guardian e-mail address

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