SummerFest Music Camp

2021 SummerFest Music Camps

Unleash your Inner Beethoven and Hans Zimmer!

Our Film & Video Game Music Composition Summer Camp is available to participants grades 8-12 and will take place in-person or via distance learning depending on covid restrictions at time of camp. Campers will be able to learn the basic or intermediate techniques of composing music to picture, whether it is to create a soundtrack for their home movies or for their next YouTube video. This camp will present fun and engaging activities to unleash the music composer in each musician. Both tracks also include introduction to DAW (digital audio workstation) and visiting guest speaker composers from the world of video games and film. (Riot games, Blizzard, tba.)

Session 1: June 14-18 – (Track A)
Session 2: June 21-25 – (Track B)
Session 3: June 28-July1st – (Track A)
Session 4: July 12-16 – (Track B)

Track A – Composing music for Film and Video Games, including DAW introduction and guest speakers

Track B – Music Composition: In depth study of Form, Melody, Harmony and Music Theory, including DAW introduction as requested, with game and film composing guest speakers.

CAMP INFO

GRADES 8-12

DATES & TIMES

Monday-Friday
10AM-12PM in Class + Composing at Home

FEE

$345 (per session)

Scholarships Available – Inquire with Director
Sibling and Multitrack Attendance
Discounts Available

Requirements:

Some prior music study is required, the equivalent of 2 years music study in school or private lessons. At home simple keyboard, piano or guitar for composing and arranging assignments after class.

Each Week Includes:

Study of scores and animatics, characters, themes. Composing assignments to picture elements, use of harmony, rhythm & melody to express emotion and action. The process of sketching to arranging to orchestration and conducting forms. Guest speakers and digital workstations are addressed.

Camp Location:

If guidelines permit, camp will be located on the music school, 5266 Hollister Ave, Suite 301, Santa Barbara, 93111. Otherwise, camp will be held over zoom.

General Information:

Instruction is held M-F 10am -12pm, with music assignments to be worked at home, and returned the following day. The cost per session is $345. Siblings receive a $40 discount for a total cost of $305 per additional child. Scholarships Available: Please contact the school director prior to registration to inquire about merit and need-based scholarships.

Our camp is designed and led by professional symphonic artists and 30-year veteran educators Laurie Robinson & Maestro Emmanuel Fratianni, founders of the Southern California Piano Academy.

All materials are included

Call now for more information
(805) 770-7942

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Select the number of children registering*
- 1 child
- 2 children
- 3 children
Instructor camper ratio is 9:1. Completion of this form and payment are required to enroll your camper. All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee. Cancellations received and acknowledged by Southern California Piano Academy 3 weeks prior to the first day of class will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations received 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp will receive a 50% refund. No other refunds are given with less than 2 weeks notice of cancellation.

Sibling Discount:
Siblings receive a $40 discount for a total cost of $305 per additional child.

Full and sliding-scale scholarships available:
Please contact the school director prior to registration to inquire about merit and need-based scholarships.
Child 1 Information
Child's Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
School*
Grade to Attend in the Fall*
Summer Camp Sessions (choose all that you are signing up for)*
- Session 1: June 14-18 / $345
- Session 2: June 21-25 / $345
- Session 3: June 28-July 1 / $345
- Session 4: July 12-16 / $345
Session 1: June 14-18
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Session 2: June 21-25
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Session 3: June 28-July 1
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Session 4: July 12-16
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Does your child play a musical instrument or sing in choir? If so for how long? Please list any formal instruction.*
Does your child have medications that need to be taken or dispensed at camp? List any medications your child will be taking while attending camp and instructions for dispensing any medication he/she will need to take during camp.*
Are there allergies or reactions we should know about? Include medications and procedures to follow in case of an allergic reaction.*
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Child 2 Information
Child's Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
School*
Grade to Attend in the Fall*
(Child 2) Summer Camp Sessions (Choose all that your are signing up for)*
- Child 2 - Session 1: June 14-18 / $305
- Child 2 - Session 2: June 21-25 / $305
- Child 2 - Session 3: June 28-July 1 / $305
- Child 2 - Session 4: July 12-16 / $305
Session 1: June 14-18
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Child 2 - Session 2: June 14-18
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Child 2 - Session 2: June 21-15
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Child 2 - Session 3: July 28-July 1
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Child 2 - Session 4: July 12-16
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Does your child play a musical instrument or sing in choir? If so for how long? Please list any formal instruction.*
Does your child have medications that need to be taken or dispensed at camp? List any medications your child will be taking while attending camp and instructions for dispensing any medication he/she will need to take during camp.*
Are there allergies or reactions we should know about? Include medications and procedures to follow in case of an allergic reaction.*
Is there anything else you'd like to share with us about your camper?
Child 3 Information
Child's Name*
First Last
School*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Grade to Attend in the Fall*
(Child 3) Summer Camp Sessions (choose all that you are signing up for)*
- Child 3 - Session 1: June 14-18 / $305
- Child 3 - Session 2: June 21-15 / $305
- Child 3 - Session 3: June 28-July 1 / $305
- Child 3 - Session 4: July 12-16 / $305
Child 3 - Session 1: June 14-18
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Child 3 - Session 2: June 21-25
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Child 3 - Session 3: June 28-July 1
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Child 3 - Session 4: July 12-16
Price:
Does your child play a musical instrument or sing in choir? If so for how long? Please list any formal instruction.*
Does your child have medications that need to be taken or dispensed at camp? List any medications your child will be taking while attending camp and instructions for dispensing any medication he/she will need to take during camp.*
Are there allergies or reactions we should know about? Include medications and procedures to follow in case of an allergic reaction.*
Is there anything else you'd like to share with us about your camper?
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Code of Conduct

Acceptable Behavior Policy

It is important to the SummerFest Music Camp program that all campers have a positive and rewarding experience while at camp. In order to ensure the safety and fun for all campers, participants are expected to behave in an acceptable manner and use appropriate language. Any behavior deemed to be detrimental to or in violation of the camp’s expectations will be dealt with by the camp staff and/or Director. Unacceptable behavior may include, but not limited to any form of intended harm to another camper or staff member, bullying or any form of aggression towards people or property.

Any situation that involves distracting other participants or disrupting camp activities (including cell phone usage/game playing) will not be tolerated. It is important to remember that there are NO REFUNDS if a child is asked to leave the SummerFest Music Camp program due to unacceptable behavior. By paying your registration fee in full, you signify that you understand and agree to the Acceptable Behavior Policy. I have read and will abide by the SummerFest Music Camp program rules. I understand that the SummerFest Music Camp staff have the right to remove any person from the program that does not abide by these rules. If I am asked to leave, I understand that my payment is not refundable.
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CAMP INFO

GRADES 8-12

DATES & TIMES

FEE

Requirements:

Each Week Includes:

Camp Location:

General Information:

All materials are included

Child 1 Information

Child 2 Information

Child 3 Information

Code of Conduct

Acceptable Behavior Policy