National Music Camp 2012
August 25 – September 1, 2012
Jackson’s Point Conference Centre, Ages 16-30
Why come to National? Ask Matt Osmond. . .
Mainstreams
Each camper picks one mainstream of focus for the week. There are five mainstreams to choose from:
Brass Band – Three equal bands are created based on placement auditions. Repertoire includes new and classic Salvation Army music. Some campers are also selected for “A” Band, an optional additional band that rehearses during Afternoon Free Time.
Women’s Chorus – Open to female campers only. Placement auditions are conducted to determine voice range and seating arrangement.
Worship Team – Instrumentalists and Vocalists are welcome to choose Worship Team as their mainstream. Practical teaching on performance techniques as well as leading worship are offered.
Drama – Open to all campers, regardless of background experience, dramatic techniques are taught through large and small ensemble pieces.
Media – Media can be a great tool to enhance worship services and events, but can also distract and disengage participants. This stream will discuss and demonstrate design and presentation principles to improve visual aids in your corps services and events. Students should bring a laptop installed with PowerPoint, Keynote or OpenOffice Presentation. Students will gain experience throughout the week in designing and executing presentation media for various camp programs.
Electives
In addition to mainstream focus for the week, each student has the opportunity to choose one elective of interest. Elective classes range from various artistic expressions to technical, academic and spiritual studies.
Brass Technique – Jonathan Rowsell & Friends
If you would like to spend a bit more time on your instrument – and benefit from some excellent FREE tuition – this is for you. Lessons may be private or in small groups (according to the number who sign up). Open to all skill levels.
Chamber Vocal Ensemble – Cathie Kohenen
If you love to sing you will enjoy this opportunity to explore a variety of vocal music styles. We will be tackling everything from jazz to a cappella singing in a small ensemble setting.
Conducting – John Lam
If you conduct a band at your corps – or if you’d like to learn how to conduct a band – come and learn the essentials of conducting and refine your conducting skills. Not limited to Brass stream students – All are welcome.
Creative Writing – Major Bev Ivany
Seeing how music greatly impacts the way one writes, we will explore style, article components, disciplines of writing, motivation, objectives, and creativity. Why write? Most do so because they must write! And why not for Army publications?
Hip Hop – Melanie Reid
Get fit, have fun, be happy…
Media – Matt Osmond
We will discuss the use of media in ministry and will learn how to produce entertaining and effective video presentations.
Music Composing & Arranging – Major Ken Smith – Limit: 6 students
Open to composers of both brass and vocal music who want to further develop their writing skills. Students should come prepared with one or more items on which they are currently working.
National Brass – Andrew Poirier – By Audition Only
Learn from one of Canada’s finest orchestral trombonists while enjoying some exciting 10-piece repertoire in a Philip Jones style ensemble. We’re looking for:
4 Trumpets
1 Eb Horn
2 Trombones
1 Euphonium/Trombone
1 Bass Trombone
1 Eb Tuba
Percussion Ensemble – Len Marshall – Limit: 8 students
This performance elective is for students interested in percussion, from rank beginners to experienced players. Repertoire will be developed organically throughout the week for a live presentation during the Electives Night program.
Salvation Army Officership- Major Fred Waters
This is for anyone interested in knowing more about the mission and lifestyle of SA officers. We will cover topics such as education, the appointment system, salary & benefits, life at CFOT, and ministry opportunities. We will take a look at the Officer’s Covenant and consider the matter of calling, and God’s will for your life.
Social Justice – Colonels Glen & Eleanor Shepherd
From the perspective of their considerable experience in social justice projects both inside and outside the Army, Glen and Eleanor will lead an informative and challenging discussion about the obligations of – and opportunities for – today’s Christians.
Soldiership Classes – Major Keith Pike
Learn about Salvation Army history, theology, principles and practices as Keith helps you to think about the meaning and purpose of soldiership. This elective is open to both soldiers and non-soldiers.
Spiritual Life – “Going Deeper” – Major Dave Ivany
A discipleship-focused exploration of ways to realize our God-gifted purpose, potential and personhood through classic spiritual disciplines.
Timbrels – Margot Antle
Just like it says. Only better because you’ll be there! (Please bring your own tambourine, if possible)
Guests
This year’s special guests are:
Olaf & Marleen Ritman – Amsterdam, The Netherlands (The Netherlands and Czech Republic Territory)
Nicholas & Roberta Simmons-Smith – Atlanta, Georgia (US Southern Territory)
Captains Anthony & Janice Rees – Miranda Corps, Australia (Australia East Territory)
Downloads
National Camp Application Form (PDF Format)
Glenn Gould Travel Subsidy Form (PDF Format)
Scholarship Nomination Form (Due May 31) (PDF Format)
Print your own poster and share with your friends!
Poster (8.5"x11" PDF Format) – Email graphic (600px JPG)
Camp Life
A typical day at National Music Camp:
8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Bible Teaching – we begin our day with worship and study of God’s Word.
10:15am – Small Groups – a chance to discuss some of what we heard and learned in Bible, in a smaller group of peers
11:00am – Mixed Chorus – singing our praise is a big part of our camp, and everyone is placed in an SATB chorus regardless of mainstream.
12:00pm – Lunch
1:15pm – Mainstream Rehearsals - choice of Brass Band, Women’s Chorus, Worship Team, Media or Drama, all led by talented and faith-full faculty from across the Territory.
2:30pm – Electives – a choice of performance-based and discussion-based supplementary classes
3:30pm – Free Time / Sports / A Band Rehearsal
5:15pm – Supper
6:30pm – Mainstream Rehearsals
8:00pm – Evening Program – A different program each evening such as “Talent Night” and “Elective Night”
9:45pm – Free Time
11:50pm – Vespers
Program Information
There are a few public programs during camp in which family and friends are invited to join the National faculty and students.
Midweek Program – Wednesday August 29 – 8pm
Jackson’s Point Divisional Auditorium
Free Admission – Seating is First Come, First Serve
Doors open at 7:30pm
Final Festival – Saturday September 1 – 7pm
Scarborough Citadel (2021 Lawrence Ave E – at Warden Ave)
Free Admission – Seating is First Come, First Serve
Glenn Gould Fund – Travel Subsidy
There is a travel subsidy available for any Canada & Bermuda Territory camper from outside of Ontario and Quebec. The subsidy reimburses 50% of travel costs. Please see the GGF Travel Subsidy form (PDF format) for more information.
