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Music Students Write & Perform At Summer Composition Camp

If you are a music student between 13 and 18 years old who is relatively new to the world of composing your own pieces, our Intro to Music Composition Summer Workshop is the perfect place to find your creative voice, learn essential concepts and foundations for orchestral music writing, and hear your music notes come to life from page to live performance!

The workshop, July 9-13, will be taught by versatile composer and Mason School of Music faculty Dr. Andrew Cote, who has enjoyed presenting this program for several summers.  As a composer of acoustic and electronic music, Dr. Cote’s compositions have been performed and recorded across three continents. Recently his works have been featured at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, the North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial National Conference, the Tutti New Music Festival, and many more. Andrew is represented by BMI classical and distributes his music through self-publishing and MusicaNeo distributers located in Switzerland. As a rock and popular music artist, Andrew has recorded with several groups including Aaron Tinjum and the Tangents, Winterstar, The Double Yellow, The Dino Monkeys, Armaniche’s Architects, Famous Ladies, and several more. He is an active studio drummer, recording on several albums each year. Currently, Andrew is pursuing doctoral studies at George Mason University, where he is studying music composition with Professor Mark Camphouse – who teaches the more advanced Music Composition Explorations Summer Workshop (June 18-22).
(Visit www.andrewcotemusic.com)

 

 

“Students who take this camp will have the opportunity to write music in class for piano, strings, woodwinds, and more,” said Mr. Cote. “Best of all, you will also have the opportunity to hear you music performed by live musicians (i.e. your classmates). I love how the kids support each other and encourage each other. Students are guaranteed to walk away feeling more confident as a composer!”

An advantage of being connected to the university’s School of Music is the vibrant pool of wonderful musicians on hand, both students and faculty. A few special guests will be invited in during the week to provide feedback on the music written for the various instruments the participants have composed for. You never know who might show up!

 

Summer music composing camp for teens

 

“One of my favorite components of the curriculum is our class percussion ensemble, where everyone has to write a percussion piece and have it performed by the class,” stated Mr. Cote. “Throughout the week, your child can expect to have a hands-on experience writing music, and they will gain valuable skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of creating, analyzing, and thoughtfully engaging in the process of music creation.”

The week will finish with a music demonstration and “listening lab” for family and friends, where participants can exhibit what they have been working on during the workshop. Parents can also have the chance to discuss university life, college options, and career paths for music composers with Dr. Cote after the presentation.

 

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The Academy will be closed for Spring Break beginning Monday, March 25 and will re-open on Monday, April 1. We will be operating with limited hours. For any urgent requests, please call 703-993-9889.

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