students at the WKU Strings Camp

String Explosion 2008 is an afternoon camp for Bowling Green area violin, viola, cello and double bass students in 4th through 9th grade! The camp will be held in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, on the campus of Western Kentucky University.

The camp will be geared with the emphasis on learning in an orchestra setting. Students will be divided into orchestras based on their level. They will gain skills and improve their playing through a variety of activities including string orchestra, sectionals, group classes, and outdoor games. The final performance will be in the Recital Hall at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center.

The cost of the camp is $50.00 per student. This fee includes a camp t-shirt, daily snacks, music, and instructor fees.

Camp Coordinators:
Mrs. Sarah Berry and Mr. Patrick O’Rourke

Camp Schedule (1:00 pm - 4:30 pm)

(Camper Check-In 12:45-1:00 – Tuesday 7/22)

1:00-2:00 Orchestra Rehearsals
2:00-2:45 Sectionals/Group classes
2:45-3:30 Outdoor activities and snack time
3:30-4:30 Orchestra Rehearsals

Friday, July 22nd – Camp Final Performance: 3:45 pm, FAC Recital Hall

Register

Big Red holding a cello
Early Registration: $50 Deadline – May 30
Regular Registration: $65 Deadline – June 27

• Please make checks payable to WKU.

• Mail Registration form and payment to:

String Explosion 2008
WKU Continuing Education
2355 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101

Or fax to: 270-745-8974

• For more information about the camp itinerary, contact Camp Director Sarah Berry at 270-745-5146 or sarah.berry@wku.edu.

• For more information about camp registration, contact Sharon Woodward at 270-745-1910 or sharon.woodward@wku.edu.

After registration is received, an additional form requesting consent and medical information will be sent.