The Carson-Newman Department of Music is proud to sponsor Summer Music Camp for students in grades four through twelve. Music campers may participate in Senior Band, Blue Junior Band, Orange Junior Band, Senior Chorus, Junior Chorus, or Piano/Organ Camp during the week long session.
The Carson-Newman campus is situated in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. The college is acclaimed annually in national publications as one of the best liberal arts schools in the South, and is fully experienced in summer camp operations, hosting over 8,000 students annually in summer camps and other events. Leading music educators from across the state and region will join the C-N Music Faculty and music camp staff to provide both a quality musical experience and fun week for all campers.
Activities
From Monday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Saturday, campers will enjoy a non-stop mix of ensemble rehearsals, masterclass and sectional rehearsals, structured and free-time recreation, and evening entertainment and social activities. In addition to ensemble rehearsals, campers will also have the option of receiving a half-hour or hour private lesson if desired.
Saturday evening concerts will conclude the camp, with performances by all camp ensembles. The concerts are free and open to the public, with family and friends of music campers encouraged to attend. Join us for this exciting week of Summer Music Camp at Carson-Newman College.
Music Camp at a Glance
Host School & Location
Carson-Newman College is a Christian liberal arts college founded by East Tennessee Baptists in 1851. Currently, the school offers over 50 majors in undergraduate and masters programs to a student body of approximately 2000. Carson-Newman is located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, approximately 25 miles east of Knoxville. The campus is convenient to many summer recreation activities, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area, and TVA Lakes Cherokee and Douglas.
Facilities & Equipment
Campers will enjoy the use of state of the art facilities while at Carson-Newman. The music building, one of the newest buildings on campus, includes classrooms, faculty studios, band and choral rehearsal wings, practice rooms, the music library, computer lab, and Thomas Recital Hall seating 250. The campus is also home to the new, 130,000 square foot Student Activities Center. This complex is among the finest of its type anywhere and houses comprehensive recreation, relaxation, and study facilities, including an olympic size swimming pool, basketball, racquetball, and tennis courts, weight rooms, and lounge and snack bar areas.
Each band student will be expected to furnish his or her own instrument and bring a folding metal music stand. Only concert percussion equipment and pianos will be available from the Department of Music.
Piano/Organ Camp
Piano Camp or Organ Camp will be available to students from Grades 6 through 12 who have performed intermediate or advanced literature. Instruction in piano technique, keyboard literature, basic musicianship, ensemble playing and theory will be a part of the camp. Each student will receive two half-hour private piano lessons during the camp. All Piano Camp students will also participate by singing in a mixed chorus. Total price for the Complete Plan is $380, which includes private lessons.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available on each band instrument and for voice, and on piano. The fee for a half-hour lesson is $20, and may be elected by any camp student. Full hour instrumental or vocal lessons are available to students in grades 8-12, and the cost is $40. (Private lessons are included for piano campers.) Band or choir students with previous piano experience, regardless of age, may elect to receive an hour-long piano lesson in addition to vocal or instrumental lessons. The fee for a one-hour piano lesson for band or choir students is $40.
Music Camp Fees
Complete Package $340
6 days, 5 nights, 16 meals, air conditioned dormitory room, instruction, health care and recreation, or $360 with a half-hour private lesson included or $380 with a one-hour private lesson included.
Day Camp plus meals $280 for Local Residents
Includes instruction, 16 meals, health care and recreation. Reporting time 8:30 a.m. (8:00 if you wish to have breakfast) until approximately 9:15 p.m. or $300 with a half-hour private lesson included or $320 with a one-hour private lesson included.
Piano/Organ Camp, includes one hour of private lessons
Complete Package = $380 Day Camp = $320
Choose the fee plan which best suits your needs. Private lessons are optional, but campers are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.
Payment of Fees
Choose between the two options for payment of camp fees.
1. Enclose a check with your application for the full amount with application.
2. Enclose a check for $50.00 (non-refundable deposit) with your application and pay the balance of the fee on or before June 1.
We also accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Simply attach a note with your card type, number & expiration date.
Faculty & Staff, Past & Present
Flute:
Jill Allard, C-N
Oboe:
Rachel Acuff, C-N
Clarinet:
Tara Scruggs, C-N
Saxophone:
Richard Scruggs, C-N
Horn:
Mark Harrell, C-N
Trumpet:
Glenda Cloutier, C-N
Trombone and Euphonium:
Pat Bivens, C-N
Tuba:
Pat Bivens, C-N
Percussion:
Jeff Gorbski, C-N
Chorus:
Eric Thorson, C-N
Justin Nelson, Rodgersville, TN
Piano and Organ:
Ryan Fogg, C-N
Mark Hussung, C-N
Jeremy Buckner, C-N
Thomas Milligan, C-N
Julie Wright, C-N
Voice:
Ann Jones, C-N
Angela Holder, C-N
Clark Measels, C-N
Bands:
C-N Pat Bivens
C-N Joshua Jackson
Knoxville, TN
Chris Satterfield, Knoxville, TN
Roann Romines, Maryville, TN
George Hayden, Maryville, TN
Tom Stites, Johnson City, TN
Lafe Cook, Kingsport, TN
Ron Rogers, Knoxville, TN
Tom DeLozier, Maryville, TN
Angie Messer, Knoxville, TN
Jim Burton, Cleveland, TN
David Butler, Chattanooga, TN
Dale Pendley, Oak Ridge, TN