Extreme Strings WITH RANDY SABIEN

Trombone Workshop WITH DR. PHIL OSTRANDER AND DR. JOHN TRANTER

Trombone Workshop is an opportunity for high school and advanced middle school students to play and study trombone for a week with professional trombonists Dr. Phil Ostrander and Dr. John Tranter. Trombone students will get the chance to play in large and small trombone ensembles, study privately and perform together in a final concert. Students will have an opportunity to study either tenor or bass trombone. We will also play and study chamber music, jazz improvisation and orchestral performance. Challenge Dr. Tranter in table tennis in your free time!

Dates: June 11-16, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

“The best thing that happened to me this week was getting to work with professionals in the area I want to study in the future.”– TROMBONE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

Take your stringed instrument to the extreme and learn how to play jazz, blues, and rock. Learn from one of the nation’s top eclectic strings musicians who has performed and taught for over thirty-five years—Randy Sabien. Explore rhythms you have not encountered in classical music, improvise new melodies from alternative scales, and learn a variety of tunes from swingin’ jazz, to rockin’ blues, to foot-stompin’ fiddle breakdowns! Violin, viola, cello, and bass are all welcome at this camp! No experience playing this type of music is required!

Dates: July 2-7, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

“I love how many styles we covered. Definitely kept the day interesting!” – EXTREME STRINGS STUDENT

Take your piano-playing skills to the next level! Pianists will receive individualized and class instruction daily, with a focus on both solo and collaborative playing. In addition to lessons, classes will examine topics such as piano technique, sight-reading, accompaniment, efficient practice methods, keyboard theory, and piano literature. Each pianist will have the opportunity to perform solo pieces.

Week I with Dr. Ivan Konev: July 9-14, 2017Week II with Dr. Nicholas Phillips: July 16-21, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Piano Camp

“I loved coming to camp here!” – PIANO STUDENT

Learn how to improvise like a pro! Shell Lake’s Jazz Improvisation and Combo Camp features small group playing & rehearsals, masterclasses, improv sessions, jazz history and listening. Camp also includes Individual improvisation lessons and arranging classes! Join the thousands of students who have studied with our outstanding teaching-artist faculty, and get the skills to become a great jazz player. All levels of experience, from beginner to advanced, are accepted. You receive a personal private audition upon Sunday arrival, and are matched with others of the same level. Whether you’re just starting your jazz experience, or are an accomplished player and passionate about continuing your studies, this camp is for you!

Dates: July 2-7, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Jazz Improvisation & Combo Camp

“I am so happy to continue this excellent legacy of learning. It’s a special feeling being amongst masters.”– JAZZ IMPROVISATION AND COMBO STUDENT

Concert Band Camp at Shell Lake Arts Center is wildly popular! This year we will host two weeks of the same musical fun and growth that has attracted over 100 students to camp each summer. Join us for one or both camp sessions! Students completing grades 7-12 work side-by-side mentoring, performing and learning about a variety of musical concepts. Classes in theory, history, improvisation, conducting, and even polka bands are offered for all students. There is a middle-level band and a high-school level band. Chamber ensembles will be offered as well as ensembles like garage band percussion. Students love to come back each year and continue to learn and grow!

Dates: Week I: July 9-14, 2017 | Week II: July 16-21, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Concert Band Camp

“I would never give up the chance to come back to camp next year. It was one of the best weeks of my life. ”– CONCERT BAND STUDENT

Get ready for a week of jazz playing that will change your life! Shell Lake’s renowned Jazz Ensemble and Combo Camp will give you the musical tools to become a great player. Full ensembles and small groups give every student the maximum experience in just one week of summer jazz study. You’ll learn improvised solo skills, styles, and play timeless jazz standards under the guidance of our nationally recognized teaching-artist faculty. All levels of experience are accepted, from beginner to advance. Students receive a personal private audition upon Sunday arrival, and are matched with others of the same level. Whether you’re just starting your jazz experience, or are an accomplished performer and passionate about continuing your studies, this camp is for you!

Dates: Week I: June 18-23, 2017 | Week II: June 25-30, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Jazz Ensemble & Combo Camp

“This was my first time at camp, and I gained a lot of knowledge, new concepts, and I had a lot of fun. The Faculty are awesome!”- JAZZ ENSEMBLE & COMBO STUDENT

Say YES to Improv and Comedic Acting Camp! A week long course in Improvisation and Comedic Acting in the beautiful atmosphere of Shell Lake. Students will be provided with a safe space to develop a new performance skill and actively create each day. Myth buster: improvisation is not about being funny. In fact, that is the most common misunderstanding about the discipline. The most important concept and a major focus of Improv and Comedic Acting Camp is the principle of agreement, or, saying “Yes”. Students will learn to be team players and to train their brains to focus only on the moment being played. They will learn how to cite world events and local politics in the same breath, and they will learn how to forge a community out of mutual labor and respect. Comedy, or being funny, is a by-product.

Dates: June 11-15, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Improv and Comedic Acting Camp

“I want my parents to know that camp was awesome, and I want to do it again!” - STUDENT

All abilities welcome! Sign up alone, or with your entire band, and spend the week working one-on-one with working professional rock band musicians. Rock Band Camp will help you and your band get on track - literally! Learn about making up practice calendars, getting gigs, proper equipment usage, gear, and creating the “performance” and making it your own!

Dates: July 23-28, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Rock Band Camp

“The best thing that happened to me this week was getting to hang out with people who are actually like me!”– ROCK BAND STUDENT

MISSION

TO PROVIDE QUALITY CREATIVE ARTSEDUCATION AND

ENRICHMENTEXPERIENCES FOR A

DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUTH AND ADULT

LEARNERS VISION

TO BECOME A LEADINGEDUCATION AND CULTURALENRICHMENT CENTER THAT

INSPIRES AND NURTURESARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

THROUGH DYNAMICPROGRAMMING

VALUES• THE ARTS ENRICH OUR LIVES• THE ARTS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL• EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS CREATIVE

POTENTIAL AND ABILITY• EXPRESSIONS OF CREATIVITY AND

ABILITY SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED AND EMBRACED

• EVERYONE DESERVES A MASTER TEACHER• THE ARTS ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY

Located in beautiful northwestern Wisconsin, only a short hour and fifteen minutes north of Eau Claire, the Shell Lake Arts Center in Shell Lake provides a premium arts education experience for all students. Our camps and staff are well-respected nationally, and the Center is home to some of the longest running programs of their kind in the United States. With 50 years of experience, the Arts Center masterfully provides a positive, safe and secure learning environment for students to further develop and explore their talents.

Participants are admitted without regard to race, color, national origin, age, or handicap.Shell Lake Arts Center is an inclusive organization, and we accept all artists and musicians.

Shell Lake Arts CenterPO BOX 315

802 First StreetShell Lake, WI 54871

Phone: (715) 468-2414www.shelllakeartscenter.org

Shell Lake Arts CenterREGISTRATION & INFORMATIONTo register, and for more detailed descriptions of each camp along with camp specific pricing, please visit our website at www.shelllakeartscenter.org. You will find sample schedules, lists of what to bring, and more! Camp faculty and dates of camps are subject to change.

If you would like a registration form mailed, or have any further questions, please contact our office by phone at 715-468-2414, email at info@shelllakeartscenter.org or by mail:

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No show choir experience is required to attend this outrageously fun camp! You will be provided an outstanding opportunity to gain experience in this genre, and receive instruction, appropriate for all abilities, from our master teachers. By working with professionals, you can develop greater musicianship, proper use of breath support, phrasing, interpretation, postures, stage presence, and the other disciplines needed in a show choir. You will enjoy singing and dancing to the song of today’s most exciting recording artists. We will also include a ballad and an up-tempo selection from the Class A WSMA Show Choir List.

Dates: July 23-28, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Show Choir

“It gave me a new comfort zone.”– SHOW CHOIR STUDENT

Spend an exciting week learning the basics of digital filmmaking! Film Camp will introduce you to camera and editing techniques, as well as principles of lighting, sound design, and story development. Working individually or in teams, students will complete several short video projects throughout the week, as well as a culminating final project. The week will end with a gala premiere where you will screen your short films to the public!

Dates: July 30-August 4, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Film Making

“It’s really, really fun, informative, and interesting.”- FILM STUDENT

No Experience Required! Music Theatre Camp is appropriate for all actors, singers and dancers who love musical theater! If you want to fine-tune your skills in time for your Jr./High School & Community Theatre auditions, this is the camp for you! We move fast, and work as hard as we play! With classes dealing with in the moment acting, vocal production and jazz/musical theatre dance techniques, you will be well on your way to becoming a genuine triple threat. You will spend the week with experienced faculty, who are also seasoned professional artists, alongside your fellow performers. All levels welcome! Space is limited, so get registered early!

Dates: August 6-11, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Music Theatre Camp

“The best thing that happened to me at camp this week was learning to accept who I really am. We are all together. We should not be afraid to share our talent. I felt joy for the first time!” – MUSIC THEATRE STUDENT

The Shell Lake Arts Center, in partnership with Yamaha, is proud to present the Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Workshop™ with Dr. Preston Duncan, Director. You will receive instruction from a team of top performers and gifted educators. This program is designed to meet the needs of participants from various backgrounds. Each day is structured to comprise a series of events and classes, including saxophone ensemble, in which all enrolled will play. There will be sessions devoted to saxophone literature, and to the interpretation of music. The performance in class of solos and chamber music is both welcomed and encouraged. In addition, a wide range of materials prepared by the instructors will be given to each person enrolled.

Dates: July 30-August 4, 2017Entering Grade 7 – Adult

Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Workshop™ WITH DR. PRESTON DUNCAN, DIRECTOR

“The best thing that happened to me at camp this week was interacting with the faculty members and improving my skills by learning from their expertise.” – SAXOPHONE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

This course gives the intermediate to advanced trumpet student, performer and pedagogue the opportunity to play and discuss trumpet all day and everyday for a week with Robert Baca. All attributes needed to build musicality and “chops” will be discussed along with performance applications for orchestra, concert band, and jazz ensemble. Camp content will include private lessons, group study, and trumpet ensemble performance. Emphasis will be placed on fixing challenges faced by all participants. This course is an excellent opportunity for pedagogues who do not play the trumpet to observe solutions given for the many trumpet challenges students face. This camp provides multiple practical and motivational ideas that students can take back to their schools!

Dates: July 30-August 4, 2017Entering Grade 7-Adult

Trumpet Workshop WITH ROBERT BACA

“Trumpet Workshop has never let me down. I come here every year - full of questions - and I know every year I’ll get answers. The environment here truly lives up to its motto.”– TRUMPET WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to present Guitar & Bass Workshop 2017. This course, taught by a professional guitarist and musician, will provide an exciting learning environment for guitarists of all abilities. Students will be exposed to all styles and techniques of electric and acoustic guitar and bass, and they will be able to choose an area of focus in small groups. Ability to sight-read music not required. Note reading and music theory will be areas of study during the workshop. A week of presentations and performances by faculty and guest clinicians will conclude with a very special student concert.

Dates: August 6-11, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Guitar & Bass Workshop

“It was awesome, and I’m coming back next year!” – GUITAR & BASS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

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Have you ever wondered where artists get their ideas or how they performed a certain technique? Here is your chance to become the artist you have always wanted to be! This class will take your art from ordinary to extraordinary. We will focus on drawing using a variety of dry media such as charcoal, pastel, and graphite. We will also experiment with different painting techniques, using acrylic, watercolor and India ink. If you are ready to take your art to the next level and want to take a leap outside the box, then this is the class for you!

Dates: August 6-11, 2017Completing Grades 6-12

Painting and Drawing WITH Imagination

“The best thing that happened to me at camp this week was meeting awesome people I am able to be myself around.”– PAINTING AND DRAWING WITH IMAGINATION STUDENT

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