MUSIC
Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas Summer Singing Camp
Ages: Entering grades 4-8.
Where: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross.
When: June 16-20. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- noon or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $125; free to students enrolled in a DISD school (DISD
students must pay a $25 deposit, which is refundable at completion of
camp).
Description: Campers sing songs, get performance tips and learn
how to play hand bells. Campers present a short end-of-camp concert for
family and friends.
Contact: 214-965-0491.
Web site: www.thechildrenschorus.com.
The Heights Music Camps
Where: The Heights Baptist Church, 201 W. Renner Road, Richardson.
Tiny Tots & Tunes: Infants and toddlers, accompanied by a
parent or caregiver, sing and move to music and are introduced to
instruments. June 16-19, 9:30-10:20 a.m. (for ages 3-17 months) or
10:30-11:30 a.m. (for ages 18 months-3 years). Registration deadline:
June 3. $25.
Joylands Mini Music Camp: Campers ages 3 through pre-K engage in
music, crafts and story activities. Children's entertainer Miss
Pattycake performs on the last day of camp. June 23-26, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: June 10. $40.
Summer Music Spectaculars: Campers entering grades 1-7 rehearse
and put on a musical. July 21-24, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., with a
Thursday evening performance. Registration deadline: July 9. $75.
Contact: 972-231-6047, ext. 266.
Web site: www.theheights.org and www.flipflopsummer.com.
KidsNotes
Ages: 4-10.
Where:
•Sachse Public Library, 3815 Sachse Road, Sachse. June 19, 11 a.m.-noon
•South Garland Branch Library,
4845 Broadway, Garland. July 15, 2-3 p.m.
•Valley Ranch Branch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving. June 25,
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Musicians from the Garland and Las Colinas Symphony
Orchestras will be on hand at area libraries so children can hear, see,
touch and explore musical instruments and other aspects of classical
music.
Contact: 972-926-0611 (Garland Symphony) or 972-252-4800 (Las
Colinas Symphony).
Web site: www.garlandsymphony.com and www.lascolinassymphony.org.
Kindermusik
Ages: Infants-age 7.
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood; Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park Lane; and other Dallas locations.
When: Five- and 10-week sessions run from late May through
mid-August on various days. Classes run 45-75 minutes. See Web site for
schedules and times.
Cost: $100-$150.
Description: Themed camp sessions feature singing, storytelling,
instruments and music movement classes for children accompanied by a
parent or caregiver.
Contact: 214-680-7464.
Web site: www.soundsteps.com.
Music Mania
Ages: 4-8.
Where: Preston Hollow Presbyterian School, 9800 Preston.
When: June 16-27, Aug. 4-8. Two-week June session, one-week
August session, Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Cost: $100-$200.
Description: Campers learn the fundamentals of music, voice and
performing through activities that include singing, playing instruments
and games.
Registration deadlines: June 11, July 31.
Contact: 214-368-3886, ext. 224.
Musikgarten
Ages: Infants-age 8.
Where: Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams.
When: June through mid-August. Weekday sessions of varying
lengths and five-day camps. See Web site for schedules and times.
Cost: $60-$150.
Description: East Dallas Children's Music presents Musikgarten
classes and camps, a curriculum designed to develop music literacy in
children. Classes include singing, dancing and playing instruments for
ages 4 and younger. Camps for older children feature nature themes and
keyboard adventures.
Registration deadline: May 15.
Contact: 214-324-2224.
Web site: www.eastdallaschildrensmusic.com.
North Lake College Visual and
Performing Arts
Where: 5001 N. MacArthur, Irving.
Beginning Guitar: Ages 12-17 receive weekly lessons. Electric or
acoustic guitar is required. June 9-July 21, Mondays 6-7 p.m. $50.
Piano Class: Ages 7-12, with little or no
piano experience, receive weekly lessons. June 11-Aug. 6, Wednesdays 5-6
p.m.
$55.
Registration Deadline: June 6.
Contact: 972-273-3560.
Web site: www.northlakecollege.edu.
O'Flaherty Irish Music Youth Camp
Ages: 6-15.
Where: Springhill Retreat Center, 3991 E. Renner Road, Richardson.
When: June 30-July 1. One- or two-day session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
each day.
Cost: $50-$75.
Description: Presented by the Traditional Irish Music Education
Society. Students learn to play Irish tunes on a variety of instruments,
including fiddle, flute, tin whistle, guitar and bodhrán (Irish drum).
Other activities include a dance, concert and cookout.
Registration deadline: June 20.
Contact: youthcamp@oflahertyretreat.org.
Web site: oflahertyretreat.org/youthcamp.
Promethean Studios' Camps
Ages: 10-18, grouped by age.
Where: 2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 712, Richardson.
When:
•Bass Camp: June 30-July 3, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 18-22. One-week
sessions, weekdays
1-2 p.m.
•Voice Camp: June 23-27, July 21-25,
Aug. 11-15. One-week sessions, weekdays
1-2 p.m.
•Keyboard camp: June 9-Aug. 15. One-week sessions, weekdays 1-2 p.m.
•Guitar Camp: June 9-Aug. 15. One-week sessions, weekdays noon-1 p.m.
•Band Camp: June 9-Aug. 15. One-week sessions, weekdays 10 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $72-$180.
Description: Beginning students receive instruction in the
fundamentals and learn to perform a song. In Band Camp, campers join a
band, write a song, receive instructor's critique and perform an
end-of-camp concert for family and friends.
Contact: 972-422-3362.
Web site: www.dallasmusiclessons.com.
Sound Steps' Piano and Guitar Camps
Ages: 6-12.
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood; Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park Lane.
When: June-August. One-week sessions, two hours on various days.
See Web site for schedules.
Cost: $125-$150.
Description: Campers are introduced to the instruments in classes
that combine playing, theory and games. No previous skills or instrument
at home required.
Registration deadline: May 15.
Contact: 214-680-7464.
Web site: www.soundsteps.com.
Studio B Vocal Workshops
Where: Studio B Performing Arts Center,
2400 Justin Road, Highland Village.
American Idol Workshop: June 9-July 18. Six-week session,
Monday-Friday 6-10 p.m. Students ages 12 and older with previous voice
training can enroll in this intensive workshop that includes two private
lessons per week and a weekly music seminar. A performance at the end of
the workshop is presented on July 18. $600.
Cabaret Workshop: Aug. 11-23. Two-week session, Monday-Friday 6-9
p.m., with a performance on the final day. Students 11 and older receive
coaching to improve voice skills. $325.
Contact: 972-966-2787.
Web site: www.studiobtheater.info.
Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.04.08
