1. Dates: August 19,20,22, and 23 Camp Schedule: 5 th Grade Flutes/Clarinets – 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Trumpets/Percussion – 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Trombone/Baritone – 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 6 th Grade 11:00 – 12:15 p.m. 7 th /8 th Grade 12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Class Location: Band Room Grand Rapids Christian Middle School 1875 Rosewood Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Additional Info: The camp is not required to participate in band, however it is strongly encouraged. Students have a head start on their instruments and learn quicker. Cost: $35.00 per week Join Us! Why start early? What will I learn? Students are highly encouraged to receive individual lessons on their instruments before school starts. This wonderful experience teaches students the basic principles of playing their instruments: rhythm, theory, notes, and more! Students get to work hands on with professional musicians which allow them to experience the enjoyment of playing music. Creates a positive setting for students to learn music. Students learn valuable techniques: playing techniques, musicality, rehearsal behavior, intonation, dynamics, rhythm, breathe control. Instrument specific classes working on basic playing fundamentals. (proper playing position, breathing, sound production, etc.). Individual mini-lessons to help ensure each student is approaching their instrument correctly. Rhythm Workshop: (daily rhythm drills to help students develop a strong sense of rhythm) Intro to Music Theory: (introduce and help students understand basic musical concepts like scales, intervals, and chords.) Grand Rapids Christian Schools,1875 Rosewood Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Jonathan Kladder, Coordinator & Instructor jkladder@grcs.org (616) 550 - 3389jkladder@grcs.org GRCMS Summer Band Camp for students entering 5 th – 8th grade this fall August 19,20,22,23

2. Student Information First Name__________________________ Last Name__________________________ Address____________________________ City___________________ State______ Instrument__________________________ Grand Rapids Christian Schools, 1875 Rosewood Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Jonathan Kladder, Coordinator & Instructor jkladder@grcs.org (616) 550 - 3389jkladder@grcs.org Registration Information Parent Information First Name________________________ Last Name________________________ Address__________________________ City ________________ State______ Phone(____) _______________________ Cell (_____) _______________________ Email _____________________________ Work Hours ________________________ Registration form is due by: June 7, 2013 After June 7, please mail form to: 3901 Piute Grandville, MI 49418 or call Mr. Kladder directly Would you like to volunteer? If so, how? ____________________________________________ Do you need to carpool to get to camp? ____________________________________________ I give permission for my child to participate in beginning band camp __________________________________ Parent Signature _________________ Date Please return forms to: Grand Rapids Christian School Attn: Beginning Band Camp 1875 Rosewood Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49507