Date for the program:
June 19-26, 2022
Location:
Adams State University, Alamosa CO
THE MT BLANCA SUMMER MUSIC CONSERVATORY 2022 WILL BE HELD FROM JUNE 20-24!
Please note: MBSMC 2022 will be a day camp only.
Friday, June 25 we will hold our final Gala Performance featuring students and faculty from the camp!
Mission Statement:
Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory is a non-profit organization which aims to provide a very high quality and affordable music performance experience for young musicians.
The Mount Blanca Summer Music Conservatory helps students of all ages and abilities to achieve their musical goals and nurture their passion for music! This program provides its students and the community with exposure to the musical arts through quality music education and the inspiring experience of live performance. We aim to break down boundaries between musical genre and we encourage the creation of music of all types! MBSMC aims to create a relationship between performer and audience, and to help our students break down the 4th wall to create a more fulfilling, meaningful, and inspiring musical experience!
Program Description:
The Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory is broken into three groups:
LITTLE BEARS – Exploring music through listening, movement, playing and singing.
- Students ages six to nine.
- Meets Wednesday, Thursday & Friday mornings
- Two groups-
- Ages 5-6 takes place from 9am-10am
- Ages 7-9 takes place from 10am-11am
- Cost: $100 (Scholarships available!)
ELLINGWOOD – Exploring choice instrument or voice through ensemble and solo playing, improvising and composing.
- Students ages ten to twelve.
- Meets Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am-5pm.
- Cost: $225 (Scholarships available!)
BLANCA –
- Ages thirteen to eighteen.
- Meets Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
- Cost: $400 (Scholarships available!)
Blanca is a week-long program designed for young instrumental and vocal musicians. This program provides students with a week of intensive personal study and practice, private lessons with a fantastic faculty, collaboration with other young artists through small and large ensembles and education through various workshops and classes. Students will have the opportunity to perform solo, chamber and orchestral works in the beautiful venues at Adam State University. Students will be inspired and motivated by attending live performances including a faculty concert. Various music workshops such as music history, theory, rhythm or improvisation give students a well-rounded and complete learning experience. This program offers the opportunity for students to request what workshop topics they would find most beneficial in order to provide the best experience possible.