June 2017 Dear UW-Whitewater Flute Camper: Welcome to the 34th Annual UW-Whitewater Flute Camp! We are looking forward to five days of inspiring classes and ensembles with outstanding faculty and guest artists and I am excited to have you join us! The enclosed information will help to acquaint you with the different aspects of the camp. Please remember to complete the HealthEcamper form prior to arrival; no camper will be allowed to participate without completing this form.

Enclosed with this letter, please find the following:

Information Sheet

Daily Schedule & Description of Classes

Rules & Regulations

What to Bring to Flute Camp Checklist

UW‐Whitewater campus map http://www.uww.edu/Documents/campus/uwwmap.pdf

***All remaining fee payments need to be made 10 days prior to camp check‐in.

Please read all of the information carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.

We look forward to seeing you at camp!

Sincerely, Cristina Ballatori, DMA UW-Whitewater Flute Camp Director Assistant Professor of Flute, UW-Whitewater Email: ballatoc@uww.edu Phone: 262.472.5826 www.cristinaballatori.com

INFORMATION SHEET ENSEMBLE PLACEMENT AUDITION DUE JULY 1, 2017 All campers will be placed in classes and ensembles with players of similar level. Your audition recording will help to us to determine your placement in these groups. If you have not already done so, please submit a 3-5 minute sample of your flute playing. Your audio recording (mp3 format), or video recording (via an unlisted Youtube link), must be submitted via email to cesevents@uww.edu by July 1st.

Your audition recording should include the following:

Chromatic Scale: 2-3 octaves, ascending and descending, starting on low C.

A selection from a solo piece or etude of your choice that you feel best demonstrates your lyrical and technical abilities.

There will not be ensemble placement at auditions at the camp this year; therefore, it is important that you send us your audition recording by July 1st. If you do not send a recording, we will determine your placement using the information you provided on your application.

REGISTRATION Registration will be held from 11:45 a.m.-12: 45 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017 in Fricker Hall, 1022 West Starin Road (see campus map: http://www.uww.edu/campus/). All campers, Resident and Commuter, should register during this time. You will receive your meal band, T‐shirt, room assignment, and name badge at Registration. If you plan to leave your car here during the week, you will need a parking permit ($5.00) so you do not get a ticket. Late arrivals should report to the Center of the Arts Building. If you are a late arrival, please call 262-472-3165 to inform them. Please be sure you have had lunch before your arrival Please remember to fill out the online healthEcamper form 5 days prior to camp starting. Campers will not be allowed to participate in camp activities without this online form. At 1:00 p.m. we will have a camp meeting in the Recital Hall, Center of the Arts, 950 W. Main Street. At this meeting we will introduce the camp staff to you, go over the camp rules, and go over the camp daily schedule. At 1:30 p.m., we will kick off the week’s performances with our Faculty Flute Recital. After the recital, we will begin flute choir rehearsals, and there will also be a campus tour followed by a pizza dinner in the Atrium of the Center of the Arts. In the evening, you will meet with your coaches and small ensembles (quartets and trios) to begin rehearsing. ATTENDANCE Attendance is mandatory at all camp classes, rehearsals, concerts, and other scheduled activities. Students may not leave campus at any time during the camp without written permission from parents and the head counselor.

AWARDS The UW‐W Flute Camp will be awarding a number of scholarships to next year's camp. These awards will be determined by the camp staff and announced at the final concert. CONCERTS Sunday, July 9, 2017, 1:30 p.m., Recital Hall UW-Whitewater Flute Camp Faculty Recital Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall Immanuel Davis, Guest Flute Recital Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 6:15 p.m., Fern Young Terrace, Young Auditorium UW-Whitewater Flute Camp Small Ensembles Concert Thursday, July 13, 2017, 4:30 p.m., Recital Hall UW-Whitewater Flute Camp Final Concert (Flute Choir & select Honors Ensembles)

FINAL RECITAL & CHECK OUT The Flute Camp Final Recital is on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. All campers will perform in one of the three Flute Camp Flute Choirs and a select number of small Honors Ensembles will also perform. Campers will be dismissed after this recital to pick up their belongings in the dorms. We estimate finishing no later than 5:45 p.m.

DAILY SCHEDULE & CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Flute Camp has been redesigned for 2017 with a new schedule, format, and class offerings! You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your skills as a soloist and as a member of both a small and large chamber ensemble. Campers will be placed in ensembles and classes (Tone, Technique, and Repertoire) with other players of similar level. Please see the enclosed Daily Schedule for details. Tone Class: Improve your tone, vibrato, and intonation in this daily warm-up and tone development class. Small group classes with 3-4 players of similar level. Technique Class: Build all aspects of your technique from articulation and tone to posture and balance in this daily scales class. Small group classes with 3-4 players of similar level. Repertoire Class: Get feedback on pieces you are working on, learn tips for collaborating with a pianist, and beat performance anxiety in this faculty master class hour. Content varies daily. Solo performance is optional although encouraged. Group classes with 6-10 players of similar level. Special Topics Classes: Explore a variety of fun topics and build new skills! Campers will rotate through a new class each day in small groups of 6-10.

Introduction to Celtic Flute (Danielle Breisach) Explore the sounds of the Celtic Flute and learn how to play Celtic melodies in this introductory class.

Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Emma Shubin) Improve your rhythm and sense of pulse in this experiential, movement- based class. Piccolo Class (James Donahue) Tame the Tiny Beast! Beginner and advanced piccolo classes. Players will be placed in small group classes with players of similar level. **Please bring your own piccolo, or borrow one, for camp. If you do not have access to a piccolo, please contact Dr. Ballatori by July 1st (ballatoc@uww.edu)

Extended Techniques (Shana Gutierrez) Explore creating new sounds on the flute through extended flute techniques like singing and playing, multi-phonics, and more!

Yoga for Musicians (Crytal Voigt, Youphoria Yoga): Stretch, balance, and breathe! Optional Yoga Class for all campers will be offered during the 4:00-5:00pm Practice Hour twice during the camp (Monday and Wednesday) Being Present…Present Your Best (Francesca Arnone): Learn strategies for coping with performance anxiety and performing confidently in this special session presented during one Repertoire Class. Best Practices & How Not to Practice (Tim Hagen): Join the 2017 UWW Flute Camp Faculty for tips and tricks to improve your practicing to help you get more done in less time! Flute Choir (Cristina Ballatori, Patricia George, Dulce Rodriguez, Directors): Explore fun repertoire for flute ensemble! Each camper will be placed in one of three flute choirs based on level and all groups will prepare a program to perform in the Final Camp Recital on Thursday afternoon in the Recital Hall.

Chamber Music Each camper will be placed in a flute quartet, or trio, and ensembles will receive daily coaching with faculty and staff. All chamber groups will perform in a chamber recital on Wednesday evening in the Fern Terrace at Young Auditorium. After this concert, faculty and staff will select a small number of “Honors Ensembles” to perform their pieces again on the Thursday afternoon in the Final Camp Recital. Special Events: Enjoy visits from exhibitors and guest artists! Flute Specialists (Exhibiting Flutes & Piccolos) (Monday) Robert Johnson (Flute Specialists) How to Buy a Flute (Monday) Immanuel Davis, Guest Artist Recital & Master Class (Tuesday) Be sure that you bring all solo music and etudes you wish to work on during the week. Please bring piano accompaniments if you would like to perform the solos for feedback during Repertoire Class during the week (Repertoire Class performances are optional although encouraged!). The faculty will collect your piano accompaniments at Sunday night’s Flute Choir/Group Meeting to give to our accompanist.

UW-WHITEWATER FLUTE CAMP

RULES AND REGULATIONS These rules have been established to make this camp an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone. Any breach of these rules will result in the immediate notification to parents and the student will be dismissed from the camp. Students who are dismissed will not receive any refund of camp fees. 1. Smoking, the use of alcohol and other drugs, firearms weapons or fireworks are prohibited.

Parents will be notified and violators will be sent home immediately. There will be no refund of fees for violation of this policy.

2. All campers are confined to the University campus proper; any trips off campus require written

permission from the parent and approval of the camp director or head counselor. All campers making off campus trips must be accompanied by a staff member unless written permission from the parent is provided.

3. Any damage to University property by campers will be paid for by the camper or his/her

parents. 4. Campers are encouraged to have their own health insurance as limited accident insurance is

provided by the University. University insurance coverage is included in your registration and covers you only while you are on campus and for camp-related accidents. If you are a commuter, this insurance will not cover you while you are traveling to or from camp. Camp insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries.

5. You will be given a meal card that you must bring to every meal. Lost or destroyed cards will

be replaced at the dining center at a fee to the camper. 6. Campers are not allowed to enter any residence hall other than the one assigned to their

camp. Boys are not allowed to enter girls’ rooms and vice versa. With the exception of check-in and check-out, no visitors are permitted in your room at any time.

7. Campers are responsible for their own money and personal items; the University and the camp

are not responsible for lost items. KEEP YOUR DOORS AND LOCKERS LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT SHARE YOUR ROOM KEYS WITH OTHERS.

8. There will be no hazing, taunting or teasing of other campers or guests on campus. Violators

will be dealt with accordingly. 9. Daily instruction will begin at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Attendance is mandatory at all camp

classes, rehearsals, concerts, and other scheduled activities. Students may not leave campus at any time during the camp without written permission from parents and the head counselor.

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10. Should you require medical attention, an assessment will be made by the camp health

supervisor and appropriate measures will be taken. UW-Whitewater camps have the full cooperation of Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital and emergency room personnel. Be sure to bring the enclosed Health History Questionnaire/Consent Form. You will not be allowed to participate in camp activities without this form.

11. Meals are scheduled for 8:00-9:00 a.m., 12:00-1:00 p.m., and 5:00-6:00 p.m. No arrangements

are available for between meal snacks. 12. Instructional and recital activities will end around 9:00 p.m. You should return directly to the

residence hall. Pizzas may be ordered in, but YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP! You should plan to have lights out by 11:00 p.m.

13. Loss of your food I.D. will cost $1.00 for the first card and $5.00 for the second card. Losses

should be reported at the Food Service Checker Station in Esker Hall. 14. Do have fun, but not at the expense of the quality of your work, or at the expense of others.

We want you to have an enjoyable camp and successful final performance.

UW-WHITEWATER FLUTE CAMP What To Bring To Flute Camp

FOR CHECK-IN HealthECamper Online Form *Submitted 5 days prior to camp, you will receive email link to complete this information. Risk Agreement Form INSTRUMENTS/CLASS MATERIALS Flute and Piccolo

*All campers will attend one piccolo class during the course of the Flute Camp. If you have a piccolo, or can get access to a piccolo to use during Flute Camp, please do so. If you do not have a piccolo, or are unable to access a piccolo for use during Flute Camp, please contact Cristina Ballatori, Camp Director, before July 1, 2017.

Portable Music Stand Tuner, Metronome Music – Bring any solos or pieces that you would like to work on, including accompaniments. Notebook and pencil/pen for class notes Yoga mat or beach towel for Yoga Class (optional) WHAT TO PACK Linens/sleeping bag Pillow and pillow case Towels Toiletries Shower shoes Casual clothes Dress-up clothes for Thursday afternoon Lunch Banquet & Final Recital Underwear Jacket/Sweater Socks Pajamas Shoes Swimsuit Recreational equipment (tennis racket, etc.) Fan (recommended) Clock radio (optional) Cooler (No refrigerators in room) Should your parents need to call you at camp, they may call these numbers: 262-472-3165 Continuing Education/Camp Office – 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 262-472-4200 Emergency Phone Number 515-408-7562 Head Counselor

UWW Flute Camp 2017 Daily Schedule (Subject to Change)

Sunday, July 9, 2017

11:45 Check‐In (Fricker Hall: 1022 West Starin Road)

12:45

1:00 Camp Welcome! 

1:15 (Recital Hall, Greenhill Center of the Arts, 950 West Main Street)

1:30 1:30‐2:45 Faculty Flute Recital  (Recital Hall)

2:00

2:45

3:00 3:00‐4:00  Flute Choir Groups Meet/Rehearse

3:30

4:15 4:15‐5:00  Campus/Facilities Tour

5:00 Pizza Party in Atrium

5:30 (Greenhill Center of the Arts)

6:00

6:30 6:30‐7:15 Best Practices

7:00

7:30 7:30‐ 8:30 Chamber Music Groups Meet/Rehearse

8:00

8:30

9:00 Swimming 9:00‐10:30

9:30

10:00

10:30 Camp Meeting 10:30 (Dorms)

Monday July 10‐ Wednesday, July 13, 2017

8:00 BREAKFAST

9:00 9:00‐9:50 Tone Class

9:30

10:00 10:00‐10:50 Technique Class

10:30

11:00 11:00‐11:50 Special Topics Classes:Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Celtic Flute, Extended Techniques, Piccolo

11:30 (Participants Rotate Through Each Class During Each Day of Camp)

12:00 LUNCH

12:30

1:00 1:00‐1:50 Flute Choir

1:30

2:00 2:00‐2:50 Chamber Music (Coached)

2:30

3:00 3:00‐3:50 Repertoire Class

3:30

4:00 4:00‐4:50 Individual Practice and Chamber Music Rehearsals

4:30 Monday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 13 Yoga Classes will be offered during this time (Optional)

5:00 DINNER

5:30

6:15

6:30 See Schedule Addendums Below

7:00

7:30

Monday Flute Specialist Exhibits  6:15‐7:00 How to Buy a Flute  7:00‐8:30 Practice/Exhibits        9:00‐10:30 Swimming/Movies

Tuesday 6:15‐6:45 Breathing Class with Davis             7:00‐8:00 Guest Artist Recital Davis             9:00‐10:30 Swimming/Movies

Wednesday 6:15‐7:45  Small Ensembles Concert  (Fern Young Terrace)                                       8:30‐10:30 Bowling & Ice Cream Party

Thursday, July 14, 2017

8:00 BREAKFAST

9:00 9:00‐9:50 Tone/Technique Class

9:30

10:00 10:00‐10:50 Special Topics Class

10:30

11:00 11:00‐11:50 Flute Choir Dress

11:30

12:00 12:00‐1:15 Room Pack Up 

12:30

1:00

1:30 LUNCH BANQUET/PHOTOS

2:00 (UWW University Center)

2:30

3:00

3:30 Ensembles Warm‐Up for Concert

4:00

4:30 FINAL CONCERT

5:15 (Recital Hall, Greehill Center of the Arts)

5:30

6:00 5:45‐6:45 Room Check‐Out

6:30

7:00