Advanced Orchestra

2008 Conductor: Dr. David Brown
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Cost: $120 per student

The advanced program here at Sforzando String Camp is our most extensive program.
Each student has the opportunity to take part in the following:

•     Chapel
•     Orchestra
•     Chamber Music
•     Master Class
•     Music History
•     Music Theory
•     “The Musical Mind”

Chapel
Each day the student takes part in a chapel session which begins with singing of hymns and prayer.
A qualified preacher then shares truths from the Bible which can be applied to each musician's life.

Orchestra
Incorporating both sacred and classical music, the Advanced Orchestra plays as a string orchestra and a
symphony orchestra and takes part in the service Wednesday night as well as in the Final Concert on Friday
night. Seating placement in the orchestra is assigned by audition from the orchestral music. All auditions take
place on Sunday afternoon after registration.

Chamber Music
Each student in the advanced program takes part in a chamber group, ranging from quartets to octets. This
part of the program teaches students to listen and become an independent player. Practice for these groups
takes part both with and without an instructor to give the students real life practice.

Master Class
Each year we bring in a local professional to teach our Advanced Master Class. Students who have brought a
solo piece and been selected by instructors have the opportunity to play and receive instruction in front of their
peers. This is an excellent opportunity for those who really desire to improve their playing. Auditions for the
Master Class take place on Sunday during placement auditions.

Music History
Playing great orchestral music becomes much more meaningful when you know who the composer was,
what was going on at his point in history, and how his work influenced music through the years. In our
Music History class, we try to see that all of these areas and more are covered for each of the composers
whose works the orchestra is playing.

Music Theory
Each student takes part in a Music Theory class at their own level. By the use of a short theory
placement test on Sunday, each student is assigned a Theory Class. The Advanced Theory Class covers
subjects such as chord analysis, modes, and set theory.

"The Musical Mind"
To give students a break from playing and hard thinking, we have developed this time of fun learning.
Students review things learned and develop greater rhythmic precision, melodic memory, and a more precise
ear through the use of friendly competition. It can be said that this was one of the favorite classes for many
students, and many came away with a much greater ability in many areas!