 Today both orchestras and choirs are disappearing from the public schools, and the prospect of music in children's lives and education has become dismal. With state government & school districts cutting funding for the arts, and private lessons becoming more costly, the need for supplemental music became greater. Sierra Mountain Music Camp began as an effort to boost school music programs and provide a unique experience in a beautiful environment, with dedicated directors and staff. Our founders, Gus and Peggy Noland, made a spiritual commitment to organize a summertime choral camp and from the beginning, Gus' dream has been to inspire young men, as well as young women to sing. As the camp has grown, programs such as the orchestras and the symphony have been added to support the increased demand from campers, parents, and the community.
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Beginners accepted in junior groups. Senior choir students should have some talent & previous experience or training. All students should be prepared for an informal interview process and assessment. New applicants should send letters of recommendation from any music instructors, choir director, or home room teacher.
Senior Boys' Choir
Designed for young men, with changed voice, in grades 7/8 - college.
Junior Boys' Choir
Designed for boys with unchanged voices, in grades 4 - 9.
Senior Girls' Choir
Designed for young ladies, in grades 9 - college. Look for a new Girls choir in 2009!
Junior Girls' Choir
Designed for girls, in grades 4 - 8. |
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Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra is an advanced full symphonic orchestra including strings, winds, brass and percussion. The students in this orchestra are generally in high school and the upper grades of middle school.
For more information, see the Symphony Audition Requirements Intermediate String Orchestra - Are able to read first position notes on all 4 strings without difficulty.
- Know how to play in the following major keys: D, G, F, and C.
- Are able to respond to accidentals.
- Have begun 3rd position if he/she plans on trying out for first violin.
- Know martelé, detaché, and legatto bowing.
- Are at Suzuki equivalents - Book 2 or equivalent
- Meet the minimum age requirement - 4th grade
Note: Placement by audition assessment & teacher recommendation. Beginning String Orchestra - Must be able to read notes on all 4 strings in first position.
- Know simple rhythms including quarter notes, eight notes, and half notes.
- Know the difference between F# and F natural.
- Can draw a decent sound with a straight bow.
- Previous orchestra experience helpful but not necessary.
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