Performing Arts provides summer programming for all ages
Performing Arts provides summer programming for all ages
May 14, 2024
Calling all music lovers! Rowan University's College of Performing Arts offers educational, instructional and professional development programming throughout the summer.
Youth Programming
Summer Music Camps
Under the direction of department faculty, Rowan's Summer Music Camps provide campers with the opportunity to experience life on a college campus while making connections to peers and professors. Open to students entering grades 7 through 12, campers will engage in a variety of activities including personalized lessons and instruction, small and large group ensembles, masterclasses and performances by guest artists. With flexible options for both residents (overnight) and commuters, these music camps are designed to nuture individual musicianship and enhance technical skills.
Jazz Camp will run from July 12 through July 18
Band, String and Music Tech & Business Camp will run from July 21 through July 25
Gloucester County Summer Theatre Camp at Rowan University
Gloucester County's summer camp returns for Summer 2024 in partnership with Rowan University! The activities and instruction campers love will have a new home in the College of Performing Arts' acting studio, Black Box and Tohill Theaters. Programming will provide a basical understanding and appreciation for performing arts through games, exercises, improvisation and instructional rehearsals, culminating in a collaborative production on stage.
For student entering grades 3 through 7, the camp will run July 8 through August 10
For students entering grades 8 through 12, the camp will run July 8 through August 17
Professional Development Workshops
Bringing Jazz Into the Classroom: A Blueprint for the Non-Jazzer | June 24-28
Led by Norman "Skip" Spratt, this course is designed for the "non-jazzer" with a desire to better understand and utilize jazz pedagogy in any educational setting. Elements such as jazz interpretation and improvisation as well as how to teach these concepts in the classroom will be the primary focus. Using proven and reputable jazz resources, participants will learn the basics of improvisation and theoretical elements like modal improvisation, 12 bar blues, pattern playing and stylistic considerations.
This course will run Juny 24-28 from 12:30-5:30PM. Register here
Engaging Movement in General Music: Thinking Outside the Box | July 8-12
Movement is integral to true understanding in music, helping students better comprehend multiple music concepts. Movement also lends to a sense of community and belonging, assisting teachers with many overarching cultural sensitivity and social/emotional goals. Beyond looking at a sequential framework for approaching movement from Pre-K through Middle School, participants will learn why movement (including folk dancing) is crucial in the general music classroom. Led by Dr. Missy Strong, the workshop will also discuss how to boldly and joyfully include all genres of music, including Pop, Global, Classical and Hip Hop, to help meet students where they are and draw them into this important (and fun!) component of being musical.
This workshop will run from July 8 through July 12 from 12:30-5:30PM. Register here