Navarro River String Camp
2012 Winter Weekend: Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18
Angela Center, Santa Rosa, California
2012 Summer Session: Monday, August 13 - Friday, August 17
St. Dorothy’s Rest, Camp Meeker, Sonoma County, CA
String Camp, August 2011
Photo courtesy of Dave Pollard
Navarro River String Camp
2012 Winter Weekend:
Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18
Angela Center, Santa Rosa, California
A camp created especially for beginning and intermediate adult string players (violin, viola, and cello), Navarro River String Camp provides an opportunity to gain ensemble experience and enjoy an intensive musical retreat in northern California. Participants will spend time rehearsing both coached and uncoached in several different assigned groups with music mailed out in advance. Classes are offered developing rhythmic, intonation, sight-reading, and other music and ensemble skills.
Background playing experience of Navarro River string campers is varied. Participants are generally working with their own teacher and have been playing for at least a year. Some started later in life and have no previous musical experience; others played as kids and are returning after a long break. Some play in chamber groups regularly throughout the year and others do not. Pre-formed ensembles will be considered as one of your groups at camp. To help create chamber groups whose members are musically compatible, we like to contact teachers of first-time participants.
Camp will be held at the Angela Center in Santa Rosa, California. This year we’ve opted for a venue that will be comfortable in wintry weather conditions. The Angela Center resembles a small college campus, with rehearsal spaces, accommodations, and dining area contained in three buildings. All facilities are centrally heated, with a two-minute walk between buildings on lighted walkways and level terrain. Single and shared-room accommodations are available, with shared bathrooms for all rooms. Participants can also choose to stay off-campus.
Arrival time for camp is 1pm Friday afternoon, March 16th; and camp will conclude at 4pm on Sunday, March 18th. The first meal is dinner on Friday, the last is lunch on Sunday. The Angela Center cooking staff accommodates vegetarian, non-vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets; and asks vegans to bring supplementary foods for which refrigerator space and a microwave will be available.
- View a winter weekend sample schedule
- Read what participants say about Navarro River String Camp
- Read about the coaches
- For those traveling by air to attend string camp
Fees
Register now to reserve your place and take advantage of a $50 savings with the Early Bird Discount!
Tuition includes all activities, classes, and coaching
Accommodations:
- All beds are twin beds
- Showers and bathrooms are down the hall for all rooms
- Double-room, tuition, 6 meals Friday dinner – Sunday lunch:
Register December 15th – January 27th $435
- Single-room, tuition, 6 meals Friday dinner - Sunday lunch:
Register December 15th – January 27th $485
- For those staying off campus, fee includes Angela Center day fee, tuition, and 4 meals (dinners Fri & Sat and lunches Sat & Sun; breakfasts not included):
Register December 15th – January 27th $345
- Non-participating spouse (double-room & 6 meals)
Register December 15th – January 27th $285
Registration deadline: January 27th, 2012
Cancellation Policy:
Prior to January 27th 2012 fees will be refunded minus $25. No refunds after January 27th 2012. If you need to leave during the course of the camp due to illness or for any other reason, fees cannot be refunded.
Questions:
e-mail pizzicato at pacific dot net or phone 707.937.3342.
To secure your place:
Print and mail application with payment in full
(make check to Navarro River Music) to:
Navarro River Music
P.O. Box 366
Mendocino CA 95460
Navarro River String Camp
2012 Summer Session: Monday, August 13 - Friday, August 17
Arrival begins 10am Monday; departure 2:30pm Friday
St. Dorothy’s Rest, Camp Meeker, Sonoma County, CA
Navarro River String Camp provides an opportunity for beginning and intermediate adult string players (violin, viola, and cello) to enjoy an intensive musical retreat in a beautiful setting in the redwoods of northern California. If you have an interest in playing with others and want to gain ensemble experience, this is the camp for you! Participants will spend time rehearsing both coached and uncoached in several different assigned groups with music mailed out in advance. Classes are offered developing rhythmic, intonation, sight-reading, and other music and ensemble skills; and there is an evening concert with guest musicians.
Background playing experience of Navarro River string campers is varied. Participants are generally working with their own teacher and have been playing for at least a year. Some started later in life and have no previous musical experience; others played as kids and are returning after a long break. Some play in chamber groups regularly throughout the year and others do not. Pre-formed ensembles will be considered for one of your chamber groups at camp. To help create chamber groups whose members are musically compatible, we like to contact teachers of first-time participants.
Camp will be held at St. Dorothy’s Rest in Camp Meeker, Sonoma County, CA. St. Dorothy’s is a retreat center amidst the redwoods off the Bohemian Highway west of Santa Rosa, a mile from the town of Occidental.
Arrival time will begin at 10am on Monday August 13th, and camp will conclude by 2.30pm on Friday August 17th.
Please contact us or phone 707.937.3342 for further information.
- View a summer camp sample schedule
- Read what participants say about Navarro River String Camp
- Read about the coaches
- For those traveling by air to attend string camp
Accommodations at St. Dorothy’s Rest:
- Double rooms with 2 beds; bathroom down the hall
- Single rooms with bathroom down the hall (subject to availability on a first come first served basis)
- Double rooms with private bath (subject to availability on a first come first served basis)
- Dormitory accommodations with bathroom down the hall
- Participants may also find off campus accommodations.
For pictures of St. Dorothy's Rest facilities and accommodations please visit:
Meals at St. Dorothy’s Rest:
St. Dorothy’s takes pride in serving simple, fresh, delicious and nutritious meals, and can accommodate vegetarian diets including dairy, eggs and soy products. St. Dorothy’s suggests that participants with specific food allergies or other dietary needs bring foods with them should they want to supplement provided meals. A kitchenette near the dining area with refrigerator and microwave is available for food storage and preparation.
Fee information (available April 2012)
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