NOVEMBER Studio News
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
November tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
Ways to pay:
- IN PERSON at your lesson
- MAIL CHECK: 814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Google Pay or Zelle
November Schedule
There are no lessons scheduled from Monday, November 20 to Friday, November 24.
Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location. Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more!
November Group Class
Group Classes will meet this month on Friday, November 17th. Location: Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, 27518, Sanctuary. The earlier classes will briefly review recital protocol, play through our end of recital group piece, as well as enjoy a few Music Mind Games. The later classes will focus on preparing for the solo recital.
Group schedule:
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4:20*-5:00 |
Bk 1/MMG |
Ruthie Catalano, Zoey Cromartie, Eva Dyess, Charlotte Fox, Ava Humes, Cataleya Kelley, Jackie Kim, Jonathan Kim, Elaine Park, EllaJane Rouse, EvelynKate Rouse, Selah Wallace
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4:45*-5:25 |
Bk 1B-2/MMG |
Luke Fox, Divya Kancharla, Maitri Potukuchi, Connor Raeman, Noah Wallace, Glover Wilson
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5:25*-6:10 |
Bk 3-5/Reading |
Claire Catalano, Campbell Fox, Lillian Moore, Wesley Payne
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5:40*-6:30 |
Bk 6+/Reading |
Norah Askew, Timothy Baker, Elizabeth Baucom, Hannah Katragadda
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*arrive 5 minutes prior to group start time
November Solo Recital
Our fall recital is scheduled for Saturday, November 18 at 4:30 p.m. Location: Saint Francis UMC. Sanctuary. All studio participants are expected to participate in our 3 recitals each year.
RECITAL ATTIRE:
Men/Boys - nice pants and shirt, dress shoes preferred (dark tennis shoes are fine)
Ladies/Girls - dresses (with a below the knee hemline - our "stage" is at eye level for our audience, so please plan accordingly) or dress pants and nice top, dress shoes preferred.
ARRIVAL:
Plan to arrive by 4:10 PM to unpack and tune
**In addition to your child's chosen solo piece, they will also be performing our recital finale, Twinkle Theme and Variation C.
Outreach Concerts 2023-24
All students are invite to participate in our monthly outreach concerts at Spring Arbor of Cary. These events will require 2-3 studio participants each month. We will prepare (during weekly lessons) a 20-min concert for the residents and perform it twice within an hour. Please plan to participate in one of these monthly concerts.
Everyone is also invited to join us for caroling at Spring Arbor of Cary on Sunday, December 17th at either 1p or 230p.
To participate, log into your MMS account. Go to the studio calendar tab and add your name to the event on the month you are available (See the How to Register for an Outreach Concert file in the online resources for more details).
A hearty thank you to Ava Humes, Hannah Katragadda and Connor Raeman for their preparation and participation in our October Outreach Event.
Group Piece for upstairs residents
Upstairs concert
Lower Level concert
Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, there the folders are for the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that blessing!!
This month I want to highlight an article from a part Suzuki Association Journal. To access the article, log into MMS and use the tabs to find our Online Resource's folder>Parent Education. Or use this link: https://app.mymusicstaff.com/FileDownloader.ashx?FileID=2118045&FileType=DownloadLibrary&Mode=Inline
Joyful Learning (part 1) by Timothy Durbin. Dr. Durbin is an international Suzuki clinician who has visited NC numerous times. Some of you have even attended his workshop classes! For the past several decades, I have benefitted from his teacher enrichment classes and the unique way that he combines his knowledge of violin instruction/performance and passion for learning about the human mind/character. He insight is useful to all of us.
Let me know what you think! If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc. I would love to know what speaks to you.
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Nicola Benedetti (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Enjoy!
Nicola Benedetti (1987)
She’s a tireless advocate for the instrument and for music education in general, but she just so happens to be a world-class violinist too. A world-changer of the future (and a Korngold fan).
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmMN-6g1L8w
J. Williams, Schindler's List - performance at the Classical Brit awards 2012 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iLplzcCmxI&list=RD922KIZvFOLo&index=2
Shostakovich Violin Concerto (excerpt) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=922KIZvFOLo&list=RD922KIZvFOLo&start_radio=1&t=18
Local Performances
*February 2 & 4, NC Opera presents The Barber of Seville by Rossini: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-barber-of-seville/
*April 21, NC Opera presents The Girl of the Golden West by Puccini: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-girl-of-the-golden-west/
*denotes Dr. Baker is performing
OCTOBER Studio News
Sunday, October 1, 2023 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
October tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
Ways to pay:
- IN PERSON at your lesson
- MAIL CHECK: 814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Google Pay or Zelle
October Schedule
There are no lessons scheduled from Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 6.
There are no lessons scheduled on Tuesday, October 31
Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location. Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more!
October Group Class
Group Classes will meet this month on Friday, October 20th. Location: Saint Francis UMC. 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, 27518, in the Sanctuary.
Group schedule:
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4:20*-5:00 |
Bk 1/MMG |
Ruthie Catalano, Zoey Cromartie, Eva Dyess, Charlotte Fox, Ava Humes, Cataleya Kelley, Jackie Kim, Jonathan Kim, Elaine Park, EllaJane Rouse, EvelynKate Rouse, Selah Wallace
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4:45*-5:25 |
Bk 1B-2/MMG |
Luke Fox, Divya Kancharla, Maitri Potukuchi, Connor Raeman, Noah Wallace, Glover Wilson
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5:25*-6:10 |
Bk 3-5/Reading |
Claire Catalano, Campbell Fox, Lillian Moore, Wesley Payne
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5:40*-6:30 |
Bk 6+/Reading |
Norah Askew, Timothy Baker, Elizabeth Baucom, Hannah Katragadda
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*arrive 5 minutes prior to group start time
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Outreach Concerts 2023-24
All students are invite to participate in our monthly outreach concerts at Spring Arbor of Cary. These events will require 2-3 studio participants each month. We will prepare (during weekly lessons) a 20-min concert for the residents and perform it twice within an hour.
Everyone is invited to join us for caroling at Spring Arbor of Cary on Sunday, December 17th at either 1p or 230p.
To participate, log into your MMS account. Go to the studio calendar tab and add your name to the event on the month you are available (See the How to Register for an Outreach Concert file in the online resources for more details).
A hearty thank you to Campbell Fox and Timothy Baker for their preparation and participation in our September Outreach Event.
Upstairs concert
Lower Level concert
Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, there the folders are for the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that blessing!!
This month I want to highlight an article in the most recent Suzuki Association Journal. To access the article, log into MMS and use the tabs to find our Online Resource's folder>Parent Education. Or use this link: https://app.mymusicstaff.com/FileDownloader.ashx?FileID=2118045&FileType=DownloadLibrary&Mode=Inline
A Musical Mother's Legacy by Melanie Lowe. What a fun history-oriented article! Melanie Lowe is an associate professor of Musicology at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. Read to learn about discoveries related to the "authorship" of Minuet 1, 2 and 3 in our Suzuki Book 1. In music, like in archeology and other studies of the past, our knowledge base shifts when new facts are uncovered. This article sheds light on the impact that handwritten music had on accuracy and authorship, and also illuminates how composers of Bach's time shared artistic creations with each other.
Let me know what you think! If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc. I would love to know what speaks to you.
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Hillary Hahn (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Enjoy!
Hilary Hahn (1979)
A true experimenter, Hahn’s innovative approach has revolutionized the violin for the modern age. Three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is renowned for her clear and brilliant musicality, expansive interpretations of an incredibly varied repertoire, and organic connections with her audience. She created the Instagram project #100DaysOfPractice for which she posted videos of herself practicing for a hundred days straight, openly sharing her behind-the-scenes work with her fans to break down perceived barriers around the creative process. Hahn is known for her natural ability to connect with fans, from their art projects and her YouTube interview series (youtube.com/hilaryhahnvideos), to her violin case’s comments on life with a concert violinist on Twitter and Instagram (@violincase).
Mrs. Hahn is the violinist you hear playing on your Suzuki recordings for Books 1-3.
BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin and Orchestra - https://youtu.be/0Cg_0jepxow?si=jD9uHYd0luZZuHEy
Mozart - Violin Concerto No.3 https://youtu.be/ywA_BsFvYxY?si=90N1EpZJWPDHhQy1
For fun!! Hilary Hahn does the Ling Ling Workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwsnIoFXrt0
Local Performances
*October 27 & 29, NC Opera presents La Traviata by Verdi: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/la-traviata/
*February 2 & 4, NC Opera presents The Barber of Seville by Rossini: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-barber-of-seville/
*April 21, NC Opera presents The Girl of the Golden West by Puccini: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-girl-of-the-golden-west/
*denotes Dr. Baker is performing
Local Student Orchestras
Triangle Youth Philharmonic: https://www.triangleyouthmusic.org/ - 5 orchestras: 2 non-audition string orchestras, 3 audition only full orchestras.
Holly Strings Youth Orchestra: https://hsyouthorchestra.org/ 4 string orchestras
AUGUST Studio News
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
August tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
Ways to pay:
- IN PERSON at your lesson
- MAIL CHECK: 814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Google Pay or Zelle
August Schedule
There are no lessons Monday, August 28 to Friday, Sept 1
Summer lessons end on August 25.
Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location. Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more!
2023-24 Lesson Sign Up
Sign Up for Sept-May Lessons using this link: https://forms.gle/dSHKWjYLYte6fpEj8
Deadline for signing up for school year lessons is Friday, August 11. The more information you can provide me on this Google Form, the more if helps me arrange everyone into my weekly schedule. If you have questions, please email or text me.
August Group Class
Group Classes will not meet during the summer months.
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Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that blessing!!
This month I want to highlight an article in our Online Resource's folder>Parent Education. https://app.mymusicstaff.com/FileDownloader.ashx?FileID=2118045&FileType=DownloadLibrary&Mode=Inline
Finding a Balance of Deliberate and Informal Practice by Rafael Videira. A wonderful article that lays out the different ways we can practice to ensure progress and enjoyment.
Let me know what you think! If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc. I would love to know what speaks to you.
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Vanessa-Mae (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Enjoy!
Vanessa-Mae (1978)
Sharing her birthday with the legendary violinist, Nicolo Paganini, Vanessa-Mae was born 196 years later on 27 October 1978 in Singapore, to a Singaporean mother and Thai father. After adopting a British father, she moved to London at the age of 4 where she picked up the violin, having already started the piano in Singapore. At the age of 13, she had already recorded three highly-praised classical albums. These contained a wide range of repertoire from masterpiece concertos by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven (the youngest artist ever to record these works).
In studio working on her debut pop album, at the age of 15, she created a completely new genre of music. With the release of The Violin Player in 1995, at the age of 16, she discovered an ecstatic audience of millions worldwide. Her brave approach of presenting the violin in a new style caused controversy among some traditionalist critics but its enormous popularity around the world among music lovers of all kinds established her as a world star and subsequently inspired a wave of new artists following in her footsteps.
Toccata and Fugue, J.S.Bach (arrangement) for organ, orch and violin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg8Fa_EUQqY
Contradanza 1995, Royal Albert Hall:https://youtu.be/e00InJbXPLk
Pagannini, Caprice No, 24 (arrangement) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxfh-dlTH3M&list=RDz5aaeFIubFI&index=33
Local Performances
*October 27 & 29, NC Opera presents La Traviata by Verdi: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/la-traviata/
*February 2 & 4, NC Opera presents The Barber of Seville by Rossini: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-barber-of-seville/
April 21, NC Opera presents The Girl of the Golden West by Puccini: https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-girl-of-the-golden-west/
*denotes Dr. Baker is performing
Local Student Orchestras
Triangle Youth Philharmonic: https://www.triangleyouthmusic.org/ - 5 orchestras: 2 non-audition string orchestras, 3 audition only full orchestras.
Holly Strings Youth Orchestra: https://hsyouthorchestra.org/ 4 string orchestras
JULY Studio News
Monday, July 3, 2023 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
July tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
Ways to pay:
- IN PERSON at your lesson
- MAIL CHECK: 814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Google Pay or Zelle
July Schedule
There are no lessons Tuesday, July 4 or Thursday, July 27
Summer lessons begin on Monday, June 19.
Summer lessons end on August 25.
Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location. Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more!
July Group Class
Group Classes will not meet during the summer months.
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Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that blessing!!
This month I want to highlight an article in our Online Resource's folder>Parent Education. https://app.mymusicstaff.com/FileDownloader.ashx?FileID=2118045&FileType=DownloadLibrary&Mode=Inline
10 Tips for Training Successful Independent Practice by Zachary Eben. A brief article that was just published in the 2023 Summer Institute mini-journal and lays out several ideas for fostering independence. Take time to scan the 10 topics and see if any of them would assist you in your musical journey. I also have copies of the mini-journal in the studio for you to take home.
Let me know what you think! If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc. I would love to know what speaks to you.
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Janine Jansen (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Enjoy!
Janine Jansen (1978)
A Bach specialist with a romantic tone like no other, Dutch violinist Janine Jansen seems to have been at the forefront of the violin world forever. She works regularly with the world’s most eminent orchestras and conductors and has been described by the New York Times as being as “riveting in silence as in sound”.
Massenet, Meditation from 'Thais':https://youtu.be/8SLqzpy4CIM
Vivaldi, The Four Seasons: https://youtu.be/zzE-kVadtNw
Chausson, Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet (excerpt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDG7XGOSP2g
Kreisler, March Miniature Vennoise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTi9wQLYH3s&list=RDu622AkQQ_U4&index=5
Local Performances
TBA
*denotes Dr. Baker is performing
Local Summer Camps
Triangle Philharmonic Summer Camp: July 17-21; Peace Presbyterian in Cary. Registration is now open: https://triangleyouthmusic.app.neoncrm.com/forms/summer-camp-registration-2023
JUNE Studio News
Saturday, June 3, 2023 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized
June tuition
is due at your first lesson of the month. Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount.
Ways to pay:
- IN PERSON at your lesson
- MAIL CHECK: 814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Google Pay or Zelle
June Schedule
There are no lessons Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 16.
Summer lessons begin on Monday, June 19.
There will be no lessons from Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30.
Summer lessons end on August 25.
Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location. Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more!
June Group Class
Group Classes will not meet during the summer months.
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Studio Videos
Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links
For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols.
Parent Education
I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents. Find a title that interests you and read it! I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it. There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent. Let these articles give you that blessing!!
This month I want to highlight an article in our Online Resource's folder>Parent Education.
Beyond Technology by Laurie Stroup. A brief article that reminds us how practicing can be and is a great substitute for our children's technology time (be it for pleasure, school or other). I enjoy her insight each time I read this article. Let me know what you think!
Check it out! If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc. I would love to know what speaks to you.
Suzuki Summer Institutes
Use this link to view all of the options around the country for summer study: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/institutes/
What is an Institute? It is a 5-day family camp. Each day, students have a Masterclass lesson and 2-3 classes (group repertoire, group technique, chamber music, orchestra, fiddle, etc) depending on the level of the player and their ability to read music. Want to know more, please ask me!
I want to encourage everyone to look at the dates and see how you can fit one of these amazing camps into your schedule this summer. Several students have attended the NC Institute, others have attended virtual camps - there are LOTS of these to consider.
I will be on faculty at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute again this year, June 26-30. It will be held in person and virtually. I would love for you to consider joining me. Here is the link for more info: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/greater-washington-suzuki-institute/
I will also be teaching at the Univ of Louisville Suzuki Institute, June 11-16, in person only. Here is the link for more info: https://suzukiassociation.org/events/loc/university-louisville-suzuki-string-institute/
NC Suzuki Institute, July 9-14. ECU, Greenville, NC, in person only. Here is the registration link: https://epay-banner.ecu.edu/C20694_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=17&SINGLESTORE=true
It seems that many Institutes are continuing virtual classes. I highly encourage in person learning, but you can reduce the cost and time commitment and still experience some of what it is like to work with other teachers and students from around the country! Several students in our studio and taken advantage of these opportunities in the past. Each one has come away with a major boost in motivation and confidence!
Special Listening
Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube. Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week. This month's famous performer is Maxim Vengerov (see notes below).
There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.
Please share these with the kids.
Enjoy!
James Ehnes (1976)
This Canadian powerhouse has been recording major pieces for over ten years, and has received rave reviews from those in the business. His honesty with composition has made him a favorite among those who prefer to hear the classics as they were originally written. He currently performs chamber music with the Ehnes Quartet.
Saint-Saens, Introduction and Rondo Capriccio: https://youtu.be/O_itSboQkYI
Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in g minor: https://youtu.be/DunqP4QvSqk
Antonio Bazzini, Scherzo Fantastique ('The Dance of the Goblins'), Op. 25:https://youtu.be/TGXHM9yfQfA
Local Performances
TBA
*denotes Dr. Baker is performing
Local Summer Camps
Lamar Stringfield Music Camp: TWO Sessions, June 11-16 and June 18-23. This camp is a great way to experience orchestral playing in a concentrated week format.
Triangle Philharmonic Summer Camp: July 17-21; Peace Presbyterian in Cary. I don't see registration info on their website yet: https://philharmonic-association.org/events/
