How can you expand the games and activities you already use and
Music Makers Improvisation Camp
Expand your child's creativity at a music camp where "mistakes" are Opportunities and Exploration is the expectation.
The music we create will be heard only once. The memories will last forever (and so will the skills).
- 8:30-3:30 (aftercare to 5:30)
- July 18-22, 2022
- Ages 7-12
Why improv music camp
Creativity: Developing ability beyond repertoire
Identity Strengthening
By learning to create their own musical ideas and express them through their instrument, your child will strengthen their own sense of self.
Community Building
By playing musical games that can be played with any other instruments, your child will be able to make music with anyone, anywhere.
World Expanding
By expanding their musical world beyond practice and into invention, your child will develop a deeper understanding of the artistic process.
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Discover how CAMP CREATES SPACE FOR ALL KIDS TO IMPROVISE
Young children are naturally creative and improvisatory in their play. As the grow older, they become more aware of “right” and “wrong” answers, preventing the experimentation exploration necissary for improvisation and creativity.
To help break down these barriers, we teach improvisation with the firm belief that there are no mistakes in creative work. Some children still struggle with making musical choices on their own; to help them break through, we play familiar games involving small choices and add a musical twist.
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Discover how CAMP CREATES SPACE FOR ALL KIDS TO IMPROVISE
Young children are naturally creative and improvisatory in their play. As the grow older, they become more aware of “right” and “wrong” answers, preventing the experimentation exploration necissary for improvisation and creativity.
To help break down these barriers, we teach improvisation with the firm belief that there are no mistakes in creative work. Some children still struggle with making musical choices on their own; to help them break through, we play familiar games involving small choices and add a musical twist.
try it out first; come to one of our promotional events
Throughout the spring, we’ll be hosting free, outdoor improvisation to promote the summer camp. To stay up-to-date on these events, sign-up for our mailing list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Alice Kanack‘s students improvise a Musical Theater version of ”The Three Little Pigs”
Main Activities
Soundpainting
Learning the Sign Language of Soundpainting, your child will conduct all the other campgoers (and teachers!) in a an improvised ensemble peice.
Large Group Games
Large Group games will give your child an opportunity to learn large group ensemble skills as well as provide an opportunity to experiment with key concepts.
Breakout Group Games
Breakout Group Games will give your child an opportunity to work on and refine skills learned in the Large Group games with other students at their level.
Instrument Building
Your child will use the traditional Arts & Crafts camp activity to create their own musical instrument. They will then use their instruments in improvisation games!
Rhythm Games
Drums and Rhythm add so much to any improvisation and deserve their own segment.
Music Theater Games
Your child will blend different arts as the group creates improvised Music Theater.
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A child talking about Soundpainting and a demonstration of it’s use.
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camp schedule
Early Morning: 9:00-10:30
The day starts with Warm-up Games to get students loosened up relaxed. Then, we go through some Large Group Games before transitioning into Breakout Groups so that students can work at developing their skills with students of a similar level.
Late Morning: 10:30-12:00
Students take a break with Snack and Recess at the on-location playground, then reconvene for a Soundpainting session right before lunch.
Lunch and Free Time: 12:00-1:00
Students have lunch and free time.
Afternoon: 1:00-3:00
The afternoon starts with building Instruments and is followed by using those instruments in the Rhythm Improvisation session. The day ends with a session of Improvised Music Theater Games.
Faq
Drop-off starts at 8:30. Camp starts at 9:00
Pickup runs from 3:00-3:15
Yes. Aftercare is offered from 3:15-4:30 ($10/day). Extended Aftercare is available from 3:15-5:30 ($20/day)
Snacks and bottled water are included. Lunch and any drinks additional drinks are not included.
About the Camp Director
I’ve been teaching guitar to students ages 3-76 since 2006. I double-majored in Classical Guitar Performance and Music Theory at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. While at Temple, I performed in a masterclass for world-renowned guitarist David Leiser and presented my research paper on Franz Liszt at the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic’s annual conference.
After graduation, I continued my guitar studies with world-renowned lute and classical guitar teacher Patrick O’Brien and Rowan University Professor Kathleen Mayes. I’ve trained in the Suzuki Teaching Philosophy and Guitar Pedagogy under the guidance of Wan-Tsai Chen, David Madsen, Andrea Cannon, and Bill Kossler. I’ve also performed with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Concert Ensemble.
My main hobbies are chess and gardening, although those have recently taken a backseat to raising my child.
Our son loves Kale and playing music
Kale has been teaching our son Suzuki guitar for a year now, he began shortly after his third birthday. He is an excellent, patient and skilled teacher who really knows how to redirect an easily-distracted young learner. Our son loves Kale and playing music has had a great impact on him, we hope that this is the beginning of his life-long love for music.
Shannon C.
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Mother and Therapist
I believe the benefits of his teaching can be infinite
Kale clearly has a deep understanding of child psychology. He was able to get a very impulsive, easily distracted toddler to follow directions and have a great time doing it. He was kind, understanding, and very tolerant.
I believe the benefits of his teaching can be infinite. Counting can become fun, patience a virtue, and for others, like my son, who struggle with speech, this can give them another method of communication and a confidence of self that is priceless...
Dru H.
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Mother & Real Estate Agent
Kale's great with kids--he's engaging, patient, and thoughtful.
My 11-year-old daughter has been taking guitar with Kale for about a year and a half now, and I've been very happy with our experience with him. Kale's great with kids--he's engaging, patient, and thoughtful. Every lesson, I can tell he's working to put himself in my daughter's shoes to understand what she's getting and what she's not. And Kale's not one of those teachers who's only interested in teaching technical skills. He helps my kid to think musically--playing interval-hearing games and such.
Ted W.
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Father and Environmental Consultant
We are really lucky to have found him!
My son began taking lessons with Kale when he was only 5 years old and has continued with him now for 3 years! ...Kale has such a way about him that, even when he is correcting my son, he does it with respect and kindness. ...Kale has passed down his love of music and instruments to my son... I have recommended him to many friends and will continue to do so--we are really lucky to have found him!
Wendy K.
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Mother and CPA
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A simple, silly, and fun warm-up game that teaches that develops attention, eye contact, and musical communication skills. From a promotional event.
Music Makers Improvisation Camp
Improvisation Camp
$
375
/ wk
8:30 Drop-off, 3:15 pickup. Snacks and bottled water included.
Aftercare
$
10
/ day
8:30 drop-off, 4:30 pick-up. Additional snacks and bottled water included.
Aftercare registration will be sent out to all registered campers 8 weeks prior to camp.
extended Aftercare
$
20
/ day
8:30 Drop-off, 5:30 pickup. Additional snacks and bottled water included.
Extended Aftercare registration will be sent out to all registered campers 8 weeks prior to camp.