About First Chair Music Camps - Deposit & Application - Check-In/Check-Out - Travel - Meals & Lodging
ABOUT FIRST CHAIR MUSIC CAMPS
First Chair Music Camps-The difference in our camps is the commitment we provide to you. Our directors and staff are diligent and experienced and are dedicated to providing you with the best camp experience possible. We will provide an opportunity for musicians to work and row with their peers, and build long lasting friendships. At the same time we will expect each camper to work hard and be challenged to make music with others that will last a lifetime. Whether you are just starting out, or have been playing for years, First Chair Music Camps has a camp for you!
This camp will help you develop proper playing techniques while meeting other musicians. You will also build teamwork and work with other conductors.
DEPOSIT AND APPLICATION
A $100 deposit is required with your application. We accept applications to the day camp begins, space permitting, but recommend you mail your application by May 1 for your best opportunity to secure a spot in camp. THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. The balance is due two weeks before the start of camp. Upon receipt of your application, you will be sent confirmation of acceptance, directions, a list of what to bring, a balance due statement and medical history forms. Space Limited.
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT
Camp check-in is from 12:00-1:00 pm on June 8th at Augsburg College campus, Minneapolis, MN. At this time, any balance remaining on your camp fees must be paid in full. You will have an audition that afternoon. Checkout will be June 12th from 10:45-11:15 a.m. You will then have a concert Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. There will be no supervision provided after this time, and no lunch or dinner will be served the last day of camp.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Travel arrangements are your responsibility. If you plan to travel by air, we recommend you contact our camp travel agency, Teel’s Travel Planners, contact Wendy at 1-800-233-3225 (8:30-5:30 Pacific Time). Their web address: www.travel-planners.com. Email: [email protected] They are familiar with our camps and will help you find the most reasonable fare. Identify yourself as a First Chair Band Camp participant. There is a $20 fee for airport transfers to campus. All campers flying as an unaccompanied minor will be charged an additional $20.00 escort fee and the camp office must be notified at least 2 weeks before the start of camp.
MEALS & LODGING
Meals are provided in the school cafeteria for resident campers. Resident campers will be housed in a university residence hall, typically two campers per room. If you want to room with a friend, you must check in together on the first day of camp. There is no pre-assignment of rooms.
INSURANCE
All campers are required to have medical coverage prior to camp participation. The camp carries a secondary payer policy insurance, which will cover all campers for injuries only. Coverage under this policy is not included in your camp fees and this policy is in excess of any coverage you may already have. All applicants WITHOUT EXCEPTION are required to purchase this second payer medical insurance policy, cost is $10.00 (this is above the camp tuition).
COST & DISCOUNTS
Cost of the First Chair Band Camp at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN is $165 for a camp resident (overnight camper). There will be a $40 key deposit due with the camp balance for resident campers. This deposit is returned after camp when you turn in your room key. Secondary medical insurance is in addition to all camp tuition.
Early Application Discount: If your individual application is postmarked by March 1, you will receive a discount of $10 (Not available with Group Discount)
ELIGIBLITY
First Chair Band Camps are geared for grades 9-12.