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Music, Drama, Arts Camps
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What are the Music, Drama, Arts Camps?
Our campers enjoy lots of hands-on activities such as making their own musical instruments, having fun with arts and crafts, and playing theater and music games.
If the weather permits, we like to go out and play under the sprinklers, or take our lunch outside for fresh air, too!
Enrollment is limited to 15 children per session. Normally, our camps may have as few as 5 and not usually more than 12, except on our more popular weeks.
NEW! This year we are offering TRIPLE THREAT SEMINAR (Click Here) for kids who are looking for something more intensive, and more serious for singing, dancing, and acting.
When Are the Camps Offered?
SUMMER SCHEDULE 2009:
Session 1-- June 29-July 2 (Monday-Thursday only):
Session 2-- July 6-10:
Session 3-- July 13-17:
Session 4-- July 20-24:
Looking for something more intensive? Click here to check out the TRIPLE THREAT SEMINARS for children, teens, and adults July 28-Aug 1.
Session 5-- Aug 3-7:
Keyboard Ensemble Intensive (Ages 10-14); HALF DAY 1:30pm-4pm
Session 6-- Aug 10-14:
Strings Ensemble Intensive (ages 10-14); HALF DAY 1:30pm-4pm
Session 7-- Aug 17-21:
Twilight (ages 10-14); HALF DAY 1:30pm-4pm
SCHOLARSHIPS
We suggest you contact us to add your name to our newsletter list, so you will be the first to receive early bird discount information, special discounts, etc. Please call our office at 860-646-3096 or email us at info@musicmakersacademy.com.
Hear what some of our students' parents have said about our workshops:
Triple Threat Musical Theater Seminar: Children, Teens, and Adults
A Triple Threat is someone who can Sing, Dance, AND Act. This summer MusicMakers will turn you into a Triple Threat! Bringing in Teaching Artists from Broadway, you will study hard, study focused, and grow as a performer.
We will hold seperate seminars for children, and a seminar for teens/adults:
Children's Seminar: "ANNIE" -- Featuring Broadway's "Annie", herself--Rosanne Sorrentino, and friends and the Faculty of MusicMakers
Triple Threat Children's Seminar offers master classes in singing, dancing and theater arts taught by Broadway-trained faculty. Perfect for kids who want an intensive musical theatre experience in a condensed time period. The week will culminate in a staged performance on Saturday, where we will be joined by the teens and adults!
You will perform scenes and music from this popular show, and learn the original choreography to songs such as "Hard Knock Life", and "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile"!
The seminar will also include:
Throughout the week we will also do many camp activities, such as learning songs, building instruments, and arts and crafts, with staff of MusicMakers.
REGISTRATION
Kids Seminar (ages 6-14):
Teens/Adults Seminar: Featuring Broadway Performer and Teaching Artist, Michelle Bruckner and friends, with the Faculty of MusicMakers
This seminar is for the more serious student, or students who wish to become more serious. You will be pushed to do your best, and will have fun in the process as you discover what you are really made of--star material!
Please note: Eligible applicants must have had prior experience in a theatre program at school or in their community. Please contact us if you have questions.
The seminar will include workshops in the following areas:
Professional headshots are also included! (a value of $400 alone!)
We will perform a show on Saturday, joining up with the Kids Seminar participants.
In addition to performing, Michelle is a very experienced Teaching Artist. She is the Artistic Director of Broadway Dance Arts. Michelle's teaching credits include her current positions at NYU and AMDA, Dancer's Studio in Warwick, NY, Logrea Dance Academy in Ossining, Dance Cavise in Mamaroneck.
REGISTRATION
Kids Seminar (ages 6-14):
Teen/Adult Seminar (ages 15 and up):
For more information: please call our office at (860) 646-3096. Or, email us directly at info@musicmakersacademy.com
During Camp we explore activities and concepts in music and drama, culminating in a performance at the end of the camp session.
These popular workshops are held during the Winter, Spring
and Summer school vacation weeks. They are held Mondays-Fridays, except where indicated.
Disney Stage and Screen (ages 5-11); FULL DAY 9am-3pm
Explore the songs and shows of the Wonderful World of Disney from Cinderella to the latest Disney Movies and shows. Make instruments like the ones we see in Disney movies, learn about the history of Disney, do scenes from famous Disney musicals, and write new theme songs for your favorite Disney shows on tv! We will perform what we've learned in a show on Friday!
Hannah Montana (ages 5-11); FULL DAY 9am-3pm
Its the Best of Both Worlds! Music and Acting, and a bit of fashion thrown in for fun, too! Sing the songs you love to sing from one of your favorite young artists, Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus! We will put a show on at the end of the week, showing off our Hannah moves, our Hannah sounds, and our Hannah looks!
Wizards of Oz and Waverly Place (ages 5-11); FULL DAY 9am-3pm
Wizards and magic are used in all kinds of music throughout history, from ancient times to the present. Learn about the themes of Magic, Dreaming, and Wizards/Witches in music and musicals. Explore magic tricks, and why we love them! We will learn songs from the famous musical, The Wizard of Oz, and perform a show at the end of the week.
Broadway in Connecticut (ages 5-14); FULL DAY 9am-3pm
Since we are just a hop, skip, and a jump from NYC, we thought you would enjoy the brilliance of Broadway musicals and dramas right here in your home state! Throughout the week we will learn about several shows geared towards kids and teens. We will sing, act, and move our way through time, learning about stage directions along the way. At the end of the week we will perform music and scenes from our favorite shows.
Piano Camp Beginners (ages 5-10); HALF DAY 9am-12:30pm
Do you want to learn piano, or are you in your first few years of study? The Piano Camp Beginners if for you! Pianists rarely get to work in an ensemble, and yet ensemble playing gives young musicians the chance to improve their tempo, technique, and note reading. And, it's a whole lot of fun to start to learn piano with the help of some friends around you! If you're thinking about taking private piano lessons, this is also a great way to start!
If you have already been playing piano for at least 2 years, and want to experience a higher level of piano playing, join our Keyboard Intensive. You most likely have played piano within an ensemble, and here's your chance! Featuring songs you are most likely familiar with and love, we will learn how to play popular music and classics on the keyboards, as well as the pianos, to make a feel of a complete band!
Strings Camp Beginners (ages 5-10); HALF DAY 9am-12:30pm
Strings Camp Beginners is a great place to learn to play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass), or to improve on your skills if you are in your first 2 years of playing. Through ensemble music written specifically for beginners, we will explore concepts such as beat, rhythm, strings technique, posture, and good tone/intonation. If you have not yet learned to play your instrument, this is a great way to start, as you'll get to practice every day in a fun setting to see if you enjoy the instrument! If you are in your first few years of learning your instrument, you will have fun learning to play in conjunction with other peers at your level!
The Strings Intensive is exactly that--for students who have studied their string instrument for at least 2 years, you will explore your instrument further while practicing in an ensemble setting every day for the entire week. This is a great way to get back into shape for your school orchestra! We will play chamber music written for your level, and explore how the string family of instruments work together in quartets, trios, and duets as well as larger ensembles. There will be time for solo playing, as well!
Webkinz (ages 5-11); HALF DAY 9am-12:30pm
We all LOVE Webkinz, those cute and cuddly friends who you can play with online and off! Bring your webkinz with you, as they will join you in our performance as the animals and characters for our Friday show! Throughout the week we will play Webkinz games, learn music with animal themes, build instruments, write music, and do arts and crafts for our Webkinz.
Did you love Twilight? The popular book and movie will be brought to life at MusicMakers this summer. Music is filled with songs about love, mythical creatures, and fantasy life; we will explore such music as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Secret Garden, Wicked, Cats, Once Upon a Mattress, Jekyll and Hyde, Toy Story, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and many more! We will explore the theme of "love" in music, which is prevalent in every time period and in every genre. Perform Twilight scenes, learn acting skills, learn how to move as an ensemble, and there may be time for a solo or two for our Friday performance!
Limited scholarships based on financial need available; please call the office at 860-646-3096 or email kathryn@musicmakersacademy.com
How To Register
Click to Download the Registration form for the Music Camps
"Thank you for the best summer program we've attended! We'll definitely be coming back next summer." -- Kay H., Manchester
"I signed my daughter up for one week, which turned into three. She simply loved the activities, loved the teachers, and loved the small group environment. I've recommended you guys to my whole neighborhood." -- Melissa P., South Windsor
"We just adored the Friday afternoon performance...videotaped the whole thing. How did you get so many activities into one week? Amazing! My kids learned so much about music and acting, more than I thought they would in just a week. And, best of all, they had fun and made new friends. Thanks!" -- Sidney G., Glastonbury
Tuesday, July 28-Saturday, August 1
9am-1pm Tues-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat.
At MusicMakers Academy and a local stage TBA
Ages 6-14
Rosanne was Pepper in the movie, "Annie", as well as "Annie" in the Broadway Musical Touring Company! She has also appeared in commercials, tv, and movies since she was a young child. In addition to performing, Rosanne is also a talented and experienced teacher, working primarily with children.
Rosanne's other credits include the movie, Life After Tomorrow (Showtime); Sacraments (Young Ginevra); Happy Birthday Wanda June (Mildred Ryan); Big Band singer with Starduster's BigBand.
Click to Download the Registration form for the Children's Workshop
Tuesday, July 29-Saturday, August 1
Tues-Fri, 5pm-9pm; Sat., 9am-4pm
At MusicMakers Academy, a local recording studio, and a local stage venue TBA
Ages 15 through Adults
Michelle Bruckner's Performing Credits include the Broadway Production of Chicago, and National Tours of Chicago, A Chorus Line, (Sheila), La Cage aux Folles, Damn Yankees, and Grease! Regional Credits include: Smokey Joes Cafe,(Shimmy); The Full Monty, (Pam); Anything Goes; The Goodbye Girl; Kiss Me Kate; Jekyll and Hyde; and Brigadoon (Maggie).
Click to Download the Registration form for the Children's Workshop
Click to Download the Registration form for the Teen/Adult Seminar