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Redwood Music Teen Camp

Overview

Region

Aptos,

California,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 10-15, 2024

application deadline: Deadlines vary depending upon camp.

Faculty

Shelley Phillips

Program summary

Learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and more, all in the redwoods along the Monterey Bay. Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, in small bands, and with the entire ensemble. For players of fiddle, flute, pennywhistle, recorder, clarinets, lever harp, autoharp, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, accordion, keyboards, percussion, Irish tenor banjo, and cello. Other activities include movies, crafts, a talent show, and lots of jamming!

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program details

In-person/online options

In-person only

Months

June

Length

Less than 1 week

Ages

11–13, 14–18

Levels

Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Lever

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

Accommodations

Teens sleep in large same-sex dormitory rooms, accompanied by a Teaching Assistant.

Costs

$950 includes five nights lodging, meals, and tuition.

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

Partial scholarships are available

Redwood Music Teen Camp

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Beautiful setting, playing and dancing with other teens, great instructors, laid-back atmosphere."

This camp is perfect for:

"Harpists who love Celtic music, playful environments, and the chance to jam with other musicians."

Students come back year after year for our camp's:

"Outdoor setting, mix of music/play, playing/jamming with other musicians, supportive environment."

Teen Camp (ages 12-18) is a six-day resident camp where students practice in instrument-specific groups, in small bands, and with the entire ensemble.Â