Berkshire Music School Kicking Off Summer Programs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Berkshire Music School is offering a number of diverse music camps for students ages 6 through 96. All camps will take place at the Berkshire Music School, 30 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield and will be taught by BMS faculty and guest artists. All camps require a $10 registration fee, in addition to the camp tuition.Build a Band with Dave Brown began Monday, July 11th and will run for eight 75 minute sessions, and space is still available for new students. Geared for students ages 9 -14, players learn about writing, arranging and rehearsing songs, as well as exploring group dynamics of building a band. Young guitarists, drummers, vocalists and instrumentalists are invited to participate. A public performance will be held at the end of the eight week session. $200 per student.
Space is available in the new Guitar Clubs, designed for students of all ages to learn guitar in a friendly, group atmosphere. The six week Junior Club, for young beginners, began on July 13 from 4 pm – 4:45 pm. The Adult Club begins on Wednesday, July 20, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Students should bring their own guitar or they may rent guitars from BMS. Fee for Young Beginners group is $50; fee for Adult Beginners group is $75.
Song Writing Workshop with David Grover will be custom designed for mid-level to experienced songwriters of teen to adult ages. Six intensive 90-minute sessions will be limited to three people and will be held weekly, depending upon the availability of the students. Fee is $200.
Flute Choir with Sharon Powers will be offered for six weeks, two hours per sessions, on dates to be determined by the majority of enrollees. Open to flutists of all ages, levels and all members of the flute family: piccolo, C flute, alto and bass flute. A public performance will be held at the end of the six week session. Fee is $150.
A two-day Intensive Adult Cabaret Workshop with Sherri James Buxton and Bob Shepherd on August 5 and 6 will consist of two six-hour sessions (break for lunch) covering performance technique and instruction in marketing and publicity for professional, semi-professional and emerging performers. A performance showcase will be given at Mission Bar and Tapas at the end of the workshop. Fee is $275.
Opera Adventures with Carolina Carry and Pam Koehler is one of the Music School’s most popular summer camps. The week of August 8 – 12, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, students ages 7 – 12 will learn the fantastic opera world of Puccini’s Turandot, the ancient Persion story of Princess Turandot. Students will learn about all of the arts that come together to create an opera production; set and costume design, writing a libretto, acting, etc. Fee is $300 with a $30 materials fee.
Private music lessons are available on all instruments and voice during the summer in 30, 45 or 60 minute increments for young beginners to advanced adults. The cost of lessons begins at $29 for 30 minutes.
Call Berkshire Music School for registration and tuition information (413-442-1411) or visit berkshiremusicschool.org. The Berkshire Music School is located at 30 Wendell Avenue in downtown Pittsfield. BMS is a private, non-profit organization currently celebrating its 70th year of providing quality music instruction to the greater Berkshire community.
