[christa-grix]

Saul, thank you for mentioning Rocky Mountain Summer Music Conservatory. I joined Olive at Rocky Mountain last summer as Director of the Harp Program, and I am quite proud to be associated with Rocky Mountain.
Although the Harp Column tried to get information about RMSC in its article, through a series of miscommunications, RMSC, unfortunately, did not get into the summer camp review. However, interested harpists can learn more about the camp at http://www.rockymountainsc.org.
Harp students at Rocky Mountain get two (2) one hour lessons weekly, daily technique and harp ensemble classes, and are expected to practice a minimum of three hours daily. The harp class is small (a maximum of six harpists are accepted into the program), and harpists who’ve attended in the past develop close friendships. Harpists are expected to give at least one public performance in the three week session. An introduction to improvisation and jazz harmony for the harp is also offered.
Advanced harpists may have the opportunity to play chamber music with the other instrumentalists, if they arrive at camp with the music prepared.

RMSC’s mission is to develop the WHOLE musician, therefore, each day begins with stretches and an inspirational message (similar to Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”). The core curriculum begins at 8 a.m. and continues until about 3:00. After that, extra curricular activities, such as hiking, photography and tai kwon doe classes are offered, in which students are encouraged/required to participate. On most days, faculty and/or student recitals take place after dinner.

What distinguishes Rocky Mountain from other music camps is its philosophy of integrating students and faculty into a wholistic music experience. Great thought is given to keeping the music and camp experience safe, healthy and fulfilling. As a result, students and faculty eat together, participate in recitals together, and have fun together!

Rocky Mountain is located 10 minutes outside of Steamboat Springs, CO, in the beautiful Lowell Whiteman School. There are still a few openings and scholarships available for the summer of 2006.

If I can provide any further information, please feel free to contact me at grix@sbcglobal.net
Christa Grix

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