What should I bring to Composition and Songwriting Camp?
[NOTE: be sure to consult the full list of items to bring, to be emailed to registrants.] Clothes for cool and hot temperatures (hoodie recommended) - some buildings are chilly, but it is often hot outside at camp time. Pencils and staff paper.
What do we wear for concerts?
For the final concert: black pants/skirt with nice white top (no sneakers).
How much spending money should I bring?
This will vary from student to student. The college bookstore is open daily for toiletries, snacks, and Fredonia t-shirts and sweatshirts, and the Summer Music Festival also sells merch. There are snack machines in the dorms, and a Starbucks. We recommend somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 for the week.
How old must I be to attend the Composition and Songwriting Camp?
Students who will be enrolled in grades 8 through 12 in the upcoming Fall, or just graduated from high school.
What about health care?
Participants will be taken to nearby WellNow or Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk if the need arises. Please bring your health insurance card, and supply a copy with your registration.
What about housing?
Students will be housed in a campus residence hall, with resident counselors. Each double occupancy dorm room contains two standard size twin beds, two dressers, two desks, a large mirror and closet. Bed linens, pillows and towels are provided. The residence hall has a recreation room, and vending machines for snacks. Please indicate on the Application Form if you wish to share your room with a specific roommate, as last minute requests cannot be honored.
What Concerts Will I Hear?
Fredonia School of Music faculty soloists and ensembles will be featured in concerts. On Friday night, band students will perform a chamber music concert. In addition to the large ensemble concert, Saturday includes a piano recital and opera scenes performance.