10. Crane Youth Music Camp with Dr. Christopher Creviston @ SUNY Potsdam
- Classical and Jazz
- Age Range: Middle School and High School
- Notable Saxophonist(s) Associated with Event: Dr. Christopher Creviston
- Date: June 28th-July 11th 2009
- Cost: $940 (resident camper), $650 (commuter; includes lunch)
- Visit the website at http://www.potsdam.edu/academics/Crane/cym/
- Email at cym@potsdam.edu
Saxophone Specific Programs include:
Saxophone Choir
Saxophone Quartet
Saxophone Lessons (extra fee)
Jazz Bands
Concert Bands
Theory Classes / Improv Classes
CYM campers learn from master teachers in superb facilities. The five-building
Crane Music Center houses the 1,200-seat Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, the newly renovated 450-seat Sara M. Snell Music Theater,15 classrooms, 4 large rehearsal rooms, 60 studios, 70 practice rooms and a music library. More than 340 students attended Crane Youth Music last year. In the past 36 years more than 8,800 young musicians have participated in the program. CYM alumni are now performing in major symphonies or teaching in universities and schools nationally. Recreational activities are available in the afternoon, and evening concerts include performances by student groups, visiting artist-performers, and the Crane School of Music faculty. This summer, students will once again have the opportunity to attend concerts featuring professional artists and groups such as the Orchestra of Northern New York, the Susquehanna String Band, and the All-Star Big Band.
