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	37th Maine ASTA Summer Conference The Southern Maine String Academy at the University of Southern Maine offers an exciting week of string instrument study for students and adults alike. This year marks the 37th Maine ASTA Summer Conference, continuing its commitment to quality string education. Our flexible, non-competitive program offers three levels of instruction for students on all string instruments. In addition to orchestra, all students play in a chamber music ensemble and sing in a choir. Each day has music, laughter and fun. Students may live in the dorm or commute from home. Scholarships are available, and the forms are on the website. The due date for scholarship applications is June 1, 2007. Please contact Anne Wilkinson, Director at barrett2@adelphia.net for more information, and check out the String Academy website. http://www.usm.maine.edu/summer/special/youth/sacademy Harmony Camp Northeast This is a weekend overnight camp for young men taking place in Massachussetts August 9-12. Details at http://www.hxcamp.nedymih.org. Their guest/teaching quartet's website is located at http://www.meninblackquartet.com/. They offer full scholarships to qualified students and music educators. MSAD #11 Summer Music Lessons 2007 Gardiner, Maine Open to anyone in the greater Gardiner/Augusta area Group lessons in all band instruments, voice, guitar and piano (keyboard) Piano and Voice - Ages 7 and up Beginner Band instruments - Must have completed 4th grade. Continuing Band Instruments - Must have completed 5th grade. 2 week Session - $60 (8 Lessons of 60 minutes each) - Monday through Thursday Continuing Band instruments, Guitar, Piano and Voice July 30 through Aug 9 Beginner Band Aug 6 through Aug 16 For more information and to download a flyer: http://packales.com/summer/ Southern Maine Music Academy University of Southern Maine, Gorham, Maine Southern Maine Music Academy- July 7-15, 2007 Southern Maine Junior Music Academy- July 15-21, 2007 Southern Maine Choral Institute- July 22-28 2007 USM Youth Band Camp- June 25-29, 2007 For an application, contact:USM Summer Session University of Southern Maine 19 College Ave, Gorham, ME 04038 Phone (207) 780-5617 FAX (207) 780-5517  or visit the USM Music Department Web Site The New York Summer Music Festival at SUNY Oneonta - Established in 1889 as a state school, SUNY Oneonta is a multi-purpose college of liberal arts and sciences, known for its exceptional facilities and its beautiful campus. Students are provided with opportunities to study extensively in many areas of instruction, including: Orchestras and bands for instrumentalists; Choral ensembles and original music theatre projects for vocalists; Composition workshops; A number of jazz classes and ensembles for those who desire intensive jazz training, and; Classes introducing new instruments, such as beginning piano and beginning guitar. In addition to supplemental classes spanning a wide range of ability levels and interests in areas of: music history, theory, computer technology in music, filmmaking, jazz improvisation, and many others! The NYSMF is for students ages 10-25 Students may attend for 2, 4, or 6 weeks www.nysmf.org Colleen Wheeler Director of Administration New York Summer Music Festival (607) 267-4024 photo Phyllis Graber Jensen Our Youth Arts Program - DANCE http://abacus.bates.edu/dancefest/youthprogram.php Half day program held in Auburn for 3 weeks (July 24 - August 13), 6 - 17 year olds, $250 w/some partial and full scholarships available, excellent experience and fun but no experience necessary to participate. Nancy Salmon Dance Resource, LLC PO Box 178 South Freeport, ME 04078 www.danceresourcemaine.com Maine Summer Youth Music University of Maine, Orono, Maine Senior MSYM- July 15 -July 27, 2007 Junior MSYM- July 8 - July 13, 2007 University of Maine School of Performing Arts 5788 Class of 1944 Hall Orono, ME 04469-5788 Merrymeeting Summer Band Camp Brunswick Junior High School, Brunswick, Maine Merrymeeting Summer Band Camp - July 19-23, 2007 For information contact: Allen Graffam, 725-4616 Summer Youth Music School University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H. Junior Session- July 15-20, 2007 (Must have just completed grade 7 or 8) Senior Session- July 23 - August 4, 2007 (Must have completed grade 9 through 12) For an application, contact:Summer Youth Music School UNH Conference Office 1 Leavitt Lane Durham, New Hamshire 1-(603) 862-1900 or visit the UNH Summer Youth Music School Web Site Guitar Intensives' program Bar Harbor, Aug 13-18 www.GuitarIntensives.com The program, located at College of the Atlantic, includes over 30 courses in: Acoustic Blues Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Jazz and Jazz Blues BAY CHAMBER CONCERTS NEXT GENERATION PROGRAM August 13-17, 2007 Eligibility: Open to exceptionally talented Maine residents, ages 11 – 20. This selective and competitive one-week long program is open to wind, string, brass, piano and vocal applicants as well as pre-formed ensemble groups. Previous participants are not guaranteed a slot. BAY CHAMBER CONCERTS NEXT GENERATION PROGRAM (pdf)   Camp Encore/Coda Campers accepted that have finished grades 3 to 11 Stearns Pond, Sweeden, Maine Maine Jazz Camp University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, Maine www.mainejazzcamp.com High School- July 8-14, 2007 Middle School and High School- July 15-29, 2007 and July 22-28, 2007 Adults- July 22- 28, 2007 For an application, contact: Cristine Correa, Director Van Brunt Station PO Box 150-597 Brooklyn, NY 11215 Tel. (718) 499-9051 New England Music Camp Ages 12 - 18 Lake Messalonskee, Sidney, Maine