Music & Worship Arts Camp

Youth Ministries
Music and Arts Camp

Calling all choral and instrumental musicians who have completed grades 6-12

06/21/2008 -- Camp cancelled due to lack of registrations

About the Camp

Music and Arts Camp, sponsored by the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, was started in 1974 as a Youth Choir Retreat and is presently in its 35th season. This unique experience for youth who have completed grades 6-12 offers instruction in choral music and the other arts which may be used to enhance worship. This year's camp will be held at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland.

Goal of the Camp

The Goal of the Camp is to provide fun and fellowship, while better equipping students to become leaders in their home churches. Our daily schedule, while rewarding, is quite strenuous. It includes two 90-minute singing choir rehearsals, a morning worship service, four hours of elective classes, and an hour or so of recreation and free time. Evening activities include a special concert, a dance, and the always surprising talent show. We conclude our week on Saturday morning with a festival service (open to the public) which allows participants to demonstrate many of the skills they have developed during the week.

Camp Fee

Camp Fee is $425 and includes room and board, accident and health insurance, and music packet. A discount of $25 will be applied for registrations received by May 15, 2008. Checks should be made payable to “Baltimore-Washington Conference, UMC.”

Registration Information

Registration form and covenant agreement should be mailed as soon as possible. A deposit of $50 must accompany registration. Balance of payment is due on or before July 1, 2008. Please select your choices for elective courses listed on the form. Refer to the course descriptions to help in your selection.

Mail form and deposit to:

You may direct any questions regarding course selections or the registration process to Sandy Pietrowicz, Registrar 410-638-8979 (at Joyful Sounds) or sandpie12257@yahoo.com.

Participants must agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the covenant. In addition, their parent/guardian must authorize them to attend and their minister or choir director recommend they do so.

Click here for registration form.

Possible electives fall into the follow categories. Check with the registrar as to course availability.

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	Vocal Arts Singing Choir, Repertory Choir, Vocal Techniques (Voice Class), Sight-Singing, A Cappella Singing, Gospel Choir.
	Instrumental Arts Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Keyboard in Worship, Beginning/Intermediate Handbells, Advanced Handbells, Guitar Class, Praise Band for Instrumentalists.
	Dramatic Arts Improvisational Acting, Acting with a Script, Liturgical Drama, Liturgical Dance, Clown Ministry, Puppet Ministry.
	Academic Offerings Fundamentals of Writing Music, Conducting, Sound System Applications, Working with a Children's Choir, Multimedia / Video Editing
	Creative Arts Arts and Crafts
	Spiritual Development Bible Study, Planning for Worship, Sharing Your Faith, The Power of Prayer, How to Give a Talk (or sermon), How to Live for God