Instrumental
Categories: Elementary School Kids, Instrumental, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22)
Wonder what It is like to be a Piano major at Cab? In this week in the life of a piano student you will learn the music of one of the greatest rock groups of all time. Thats right….John, Paul, Ringo, and George……The Beatles… songs like ”Let it Be”, “Yesterday”, “Eleanor Rigby” and so many more timeless hits. How [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29)
Bring your favorite rock/pop music charts and learn how to improve them…through improvistioan, performance practice, exercises, and some personal creativity. Learn to make the music your own. Don’t know what you would like to play? Well, we know hundreds, maybe even thousands of songs. Together we will explore some of the music of the greatest [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
Jazz, pop, rock, and classical music are ever changing, ever evolving, and never static. There is always room for improvisation, creativity, and improvement. On any given day, music can be played and performed differently. Learn how create variety and expression to your favorite songs and discover new ones, in the process. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Share on Facebook
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Categories: High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
- Instructor: Andrew Bedell - Has been playing saxophone for twelve years. He studied with John Scarpulla of Tower of Power and Diana Ross before studying with Broadway woodwind artist Todd Groves. While at the University of Delaware he performed in its Jazz Ensembles and Chamber Ensembles on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones as well as flute. Andrew also led his own jazz quintet, performing at numerous recitals and venues in Newark and Wilmington. As a freelance musician Andrew has played in horn sections, rock and funk bands, and big bands at venues such as the Knitting Factory, Starland Ballroom, and The Queen Theatre. He has also been a part of numerous recording sessions in New York and Delaware.
As an educator Andrew has taught private saxophone lessons for six years. He directed his own big band while a sophomore and junior at the University of Delaware. He has also been on faculty at the University of Delaware Community Music School Jazz Camp.
Andrew Bedell is currently performing and recording in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York while composing original music for his debut CD.
- Class schedule and notes: Grade level: 8-11
• Students should have at least four years experience on their instrument. The following instruments are encouraged: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass, drums, vibraphone, guitar, and percussion. Some experience in jazz music is helpful for rhythm section players (guitar, bass, drums, piano, vibraphone). Cab Calloway cannot provide wind instruments or guitars.
• It is encouraged that students purchase a Real Book for use in the camp.
• Mr. Bedell will try to bring in guest artists such as University of Delaware students and potentially faculty and professional musicians.
Students will study and develop an understanding of the jazz language, technique, history, and literature. At the end of the week they will perform for the camp. Share on Facebook
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 5 (7/16-7/20)
- Instructor: Steven Field - Cab Calloway School of the Arts, This camp is open to students that have 1-2 years of playing, be able to read music in 1st position, your own instrument, and some calluses on the fingers because of all the playing we are going to do. Viola players also welcome (be ready for some treble clef.
This summer’s fiddle camp will introduce you to playing bluegrass fiddle. We will have fun blazing away on some standard tunes, learning licks, how to start or enter with the melody, learn how to jam, be introduced to other bluegrass instruments, and oh yes, sing leads and bluegrass harmonies which really helps fiddlers. We might [...]
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Categories: General Music, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22), Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29)
- Instructor: Daniel Melbourne - Strings Instructor Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Class schedule and notes: This is a 2 week camp only.
Cab Summer is offering students a chance to experience the fun of being in a rock band! This two week camp will cover working with other students to perform in a band and explore Cab’s state of the art recording studio. Students will group up in a band to learn their favorite songs and go [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 5 (7/16-7/20), Week 6 (7/23-7/27), Week 7 (7/30-8/3)
- Instructor: Daniel Melbourne - Strings Instructor Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Class schedule and notes: This is a 3 week camp requires that the student have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience.
This three week camp will let students with string instrument experience play and have fun in a summertime orchestra. This camp gives students who take private lessons and/or are involved in their school’s orchestra a chance to improve their musical skills during the summer. Students will receive both individual and group instruction in preparation for [...]
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Categories: Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22), Week 7 (7/30-8/3)
- Instructor: Ms. Marjorie Eldreth - High School Vocal Teacher - Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Class schedule and notes: ***This camp WILL NOT go to the PA Renaissance Faire!!!*** Price of camp is $250.00
Learn to play 2 different types of instruments this summer! First, students will learn to play steel drums from Trinidad. We will play typical steel pan music from the Caribbean, plus some other fun songs from many different cultures. Students will learn about the pan, where it came from; how it was developed, and how [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, General Music, Instrumental, Week 6 (7/23-7/27)
Well of course it’s green…. it’s CabSumer! This camp is not to be missed!!! We will include building a “Drumbone” and creating rhythmic patterns to be performed on it. This class will be broken up into teams of students and they will be required to prepare one strictly rhythmic song and one rhythmic accompaniment to [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, General Music, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22), Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29)
- Instructor: Ms.Heather Dean
- Class schedule and notes: This is a one week program offered twice. Anyone that signs up for both weeks will build upon the previous week’s work.
How to Play and How it Works. Did you know that all sounds are produced by vibration that you create with your lips while blowing air through a mouthpiece? Well that’s the buzz! Did you know that the brilliant tone of the trumpet travels through about 6 – ½ feet of tubing bent into an [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, General Music, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22), Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29)
- Instructor: Ms. Jeanmarie Braddock
- Class schedule and notes: This is a one week program offered twice. Anyone that signs up for both weeks will build upon the previous week’s work.
Have you always wanted to try a string instrument? Why not during the summer! This camp is designed for the beginning string student who wants to get a head start on the school year. During the week, students will be given the opportunity to work on technique, ear training, composition, and improvisation. Our string ensemble [...]
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