CBA Music Camp

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Photo by Mike Melnyk Frequently Asked Questions Is this camp for children or adults? This camp is for musicians. Typically, most of our campers are adults, so the classes are geared to an adult attention span. But campers of all ages are welcome as long as they’re into the music and can stay focused during an all-morning class. Usually, out of about 200 campers, we have about 30 kids between the ages of 8 and 18. If a child is under ten years old, we generally recommend our “Fungrass” program for the morning class—this class is less intensive and, as the name implies, more fun! and includes arts and crafts and snacks as well as musical instruction. Fungrass students can attend afternoon elective classes to supplement their musical studies. Can I attend instrumental classes for more than one instrument? No, sorry. For two reasons--one, to ensure that class sizes don't get too big; and two, because often a teacher will build each day on what was worked on the previous day, so continuity is important. However, during the jams, elective classes, and office hours you can participate with any instrument you want, and work with any instructor you want. Can I come for (and pay for) just part of the camp? If you are on a waiting list for one of the morning classes, you’ll be offered the opportunity to come just for the afternoons and evenings at a reduced price. Then if space opens up in the class of your choice, you can upgrade and become a fulltime camper. Possibly you can do this even if you’re not on a waiting list, space permitting—call if you’re interested. Can I bring my family? Yes, though if they're not signed up for music camp, they should not attend classes. They may come to the evening events. All attendees need to pay for housing and meals; call for rates. (415-663-1342 after 9 a.m.) If your family includes young children, as mentioned above we offer a special class for children who are not yet ready for camp, but interested in music. This class, called Fungrass, meets in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and will be team-taught by children’s educators Kathleen Rushing and Carol Spiker. Students will have a chance to interact with instruments and learn about each of the main bluegrass/oldtime instruments. They will participate in fun, interactive music experiences, such as singing, dancing, performance, crafts, recording, musical drama, games and a great snack each day. In the afternoons, they may attend the elective classes. Cost of this program is $50-$175 per child, depending on housing choice—scholarships are available for those who need them. Class size will be limited, so if you have an interested child, you're advised to sign up early. Can I bring my pets? No, pets are not allowed!—please leave them home, unless they are your service animal. Is vegetarian or vegan food available? What about my food allergies? You can sign up for vegetarian meals, and any other food preferences you have can likely be accommodated if you let us know in advance (food allergies, vegan, etc). You’ll be asked for these details when you register. What if I want some vegetarian and some meat meals? You have to sign up for one or the other.

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