Musical Programs
Strings to sing and
everything in-between
With a wide array of programs there’s truly something for all levels and interests to grow and thrive.
Days at Encore/Coda are truly like no other
There are so many things that set Encore/Coda apart but here are just a few of them:
- Personalized Schedules based on your child’s level of musical experience and goals allow them to focus on one instrument or experience a varied schedule.
- Our Tight-Knit Community of around 100 campers and our 2-1 staff ratio allow us to provide your young musicians with the best possible care.
- Our Campers are all passionate about music and are excited to get to the next level while enjoying a traditional summer camp setting.
- A Screen-Free setting empowers kids to fully experience the musical and social opportunities that Encore/Coda provides.
Our Programs
Encore/Coda offers a variety of musical programs that range from rock bands to symphony orchestras, and everything in between. Throughout the week, campers will take 1.5 hours of private lessons on up to 2 different instruments/voice from our distinguished music faculty. Each day, campers will receive a variety of individual, ensemble, and classroom-style instruction with class offerings such as theory, history, literature, conducting, arranging, sight reading, composition, and more. Our programs are designed to give the camper the option to dive deep into one field of music or cover a wide range of styles and topics, tailoring the camper’s musical journey to their own preferences. Campers explore music in a serious but non-competitive, supportive environment!
Chamber Music
A chance to play music as part of a small ensemble (usually a trio, quartet or quintet). Traditional or intensive options.
Choral Program
All Voice Primary campers are required to be in at least one choir, and all of our choirs are open to any camper that wants to join. Our choirs are directed and accompanied by our music faculty.
Composition
Our composition program allows interested campers to further their skills in musical composition under the guidance of a faculty member.
Guitar and Bass
Guitar and Bass Guitar campers have lots of ways to grow musically through our Guitar program. Guitar majors can specify a rock, jazz or classical concentration, or can study elements of all these styles.
Jazz
Our jazz program gives interested campers a chance to explore their jazz education through big bands, small combos, improvisation, theory/history classes, and private lessons.
Musical Theater
Musical Theater has always been an integral part of Camp Encore/Coda’s program with a Lower Camp and Upper Camp production presented on each Family & Friends Day for a total of four productions each summer.
Orchestral
Our orchestras rehearse every day, often for 2 hours. Music faculty will place the campers into one or two of our 3 orchestras based on their Ensemble Placement Recording, a recording you submit after you have enrolled.
Piano
Pianists at Encore/Coda have an opportunity to develop their skills through piano classes, chamber music, small jazz combos, large jazz ensemble, performing in camper concerts, private lessons, theory, and history classes.
Rock
Our Rock Program gives campers a chance to play rock, pop and fusion music. These ensembles are coached by staff members, meet at regular rehearsal times, and perform for the camp just as the larger ensembles do.
Vocal
We welcome campers who are primarily singers just the same as we do instrumentalists, and provide the same range of musical activities. Vocalists can study classical, jazz, rock, or pop music, and may participate in workshops, choirs, musical theater, rock bands, and more.
Wind Ensembles
Our concert bands rehearse every day, for 2 hours. Music faculty will place the campers into one or both of our 2 bands, beginner and advanced, based on their Ensemble Placement Recording (recording you submit after you have enrolled).
Performance Opportunities
Camper Concerts: Bi-weekly camper concerts provide campers with the opportunity to build confidence performing in front of their peers Staff
Performances: Some of our most advanced campers will have the opportunity to perform off camp at the local Deertrees Theater in Harrison, Maine.
Culminating Performances: At the end of each session, we have Rock Fest, chamber music and jazz combo galas, theater performances, and large ensemble concerts. Every group will have a change to perform for the entire camp community! These performances also serve as a “dress rehearsal” for Family & Friends Day
Friends & Family Day: At the end of each of our 3-week sessions, we devote an entire day showcasing camper performances. Families love spending a full day at Camp and seeing how much their children have grown musically and socially.
Specialized Programs and Experiences
Prelude
Available to our Middler campers who are finishing 5th and 6th grade. Our Lower Camp precursor to our Upper Camp Conservatory Program, created specifically for Middlers who are eager to experience a rigorous musical lesson and practice schedule, and whose musical talent is on par with upper campers.
Conservatory
Our Conservatory Program was originally designed for Senior Campers who were preparing for college auditions. We have since opened it up to Intermediates who are looking for a rigorous musical experience and play at a very high level. Since it is level based, admittance to this program is by audition only, via a video or audio recording.
Concerts
Campers and staff members perform in many concerts each summer, usually three or four performances each week, with extra performances on parents’ visiting days and at the end of each session.
Private Lessons
Private lessons give campers important one-on-one time with an instructor who is a specialist on the same instrument/voice and can help them get the most out of their Camp experience by guiding their individual musical progress.
Our fantastic Music Faculty and Conductors
Guiding our campers to the next level of their musical abilities our incredible music teaching staff include professional musicians, school teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, and talented undergrads.