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For 40 years, we have consistently offered the best in Vocal Music Instruction for Choir Students in an ideal geographical setting in Northern Michigan. Wolverine Camps has further developed its program to include theater and stage presence, movement and choreography along with our traditional emphasis on improving the student's vocal and personal growth.
Camp Director
Ronald R. Rudland - In his 26th year as director of
Wolverine Vocal Music Camp, Ron teaches leadership and motivational
skills, as well as theater and also directs the Mass Choir. He is in
his 30th year of teaching. He teaches High School and Middle School
Vocal Music and Middle School Music Theater at Jackson Country
Western. Ron has taught grades 4th - 12th in both Vocal and
Instrumental music. He also coaches Varsity Soccer.
Camp
Staff
Keith Cahoon - In his 24th year at Wolverine, Keith will
direct the SATB Choir. He is from Plainwell, Michigan where he has
taught Middle School and High School Vocal Music for 25 years.
He has been a teacher for 28 years. Keith has been the
accompanist for both the Middle School and High School State Honors
Choirs, and is currently the State Jr. High Honors Choir
Co-ordinator.
Sharon Green - In her 26th year at Wolverine, Sharon will direct the Middle School SSA Choir. Sharon has taught at Wolverine , Blue Lake, and Northern Michigan Music Camps. She taught 31 years at Garveraet Middle School in Marquette and is now retired. She was a past director of the MSVA/SSA Jr. High State Honors Choir and SA Jr. High State Honors Choir. Sharon was honored as Michigan "Teacher of the Year" in 1994. She is currently teaching music education at Northern Michigan University.
Tony Beacco - This is Tony's 16th year at Wolverine Camps
as choreographer director, accompanist and vocal teacher. He is the
Vocal Music Director at Westwood High School in Ishpeming.
Ann Giuliani-Curry - Ann has been Choir Assistant
and Counselor at Vocal Camp for 14 years. She is currently
teaching middle school choir, show choir, and musical theater in
Port Washington, Wisconsin. She has also taught private vocal
instruction and children's theater, as well as elementary
music.
Susanne Gibbs - Western Public Schools, this is her 7th year at Wolverine as accompanist.
Bethany Clark - In her 3rd year of teaching chior at Western Middle School. 3rd year at Wolverine Camps.
Paula Herber - In her 11th year at Wolverine Camps. Vocal music teacher at Sanford/Meridian Public School.
| Sunday |
Session |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Registration |
| 3:00-5:00 |
Orientation, supper, class placement for theory,
voice class and choir. |
| 5:00-10:30 |
Supper,swim test, mixer, snack time, bed |
| Daily |
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| 7:15 |
Aerobics |
| 7:30 |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Theater / Stage / Choreography |
| 9:30 |
SATB/SSA rehearsal |
| 11:30 |
Lunch |
| 12:00 |
Rest Period - Practice for Talent Show,
etc. |
| 12:45 |
Mass choir rehearsal |
| 1:45 |
Theory and Voice |
| 3:00 |
Recreation - swimming, tubing, practice for talent show, high ropes, climbing tower |
| 5:30 |
Dinner |
| 6:30 |
SATB/SSA choir rehearsal |
| 7:30 |
Evening enteraiment, games, dance, *talent show,
etc. |
| 9:00 |
Snack Time |
| 10:00 |
Bed |
| 10:30 |
Lights Out!! |
| Saturday |
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| 11:00 |
Concert for Parents (parents please bring
folding chair if possible.) |
| 12:00 |
Check Out |
2008 Session dates
Session: July 6th - 12th, 2008
7 days / 6 nights
$ 375 per Student
A registration fee of $125 is required;
non-refundable after June 1st. Registration fee is
applied towards the tuition.
| * Students who wish to participates in
the talent show need to bring their own music /
materials. |
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