Summer Music Camp at St. Pius X 2018
Summer opportunities to spark creativity while engaging in fun-filled musical activities.
Our week-long sumer music camp provides a journey through the musical theme each day. Children will explore a variety of music by experiencing the history behind the music and composers. They will experience music through song, dance and movement, and playing an instrument. Each camper will have the opportunity to learn to play a new instrument or advance their skills on their current instrument.
August 13-17, 2018
Monday - Music of Broadway
Explore the music of Broadway including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King.
Create your own Playbill.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Rhythm Instruments
Tuesday - Current Hits
Explore current popular music.
Learn how these songs are composed and how to play some of them yourself.
Make your own rainstick.
Instruments: Piano, Guitar.
Wednesday - Traditional/Folk Music
Explore folk music such as You Are My Sunshine, I've Been Workin' on the Railroad
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Boomwhackers
Thursday - Blues
Explore Blues Music in the USA including the music of Elvis. Learn about 12-bar blues, Blues Scales, and improvisation.
Create your own improvisations
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Boomwhackers
Friday - Animated Movies
Explore the music of animated movies such as Zootopia, Trolls, and Moana
Instruments: Piano, Guitar
Who: For children interested in music and fun – entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2018
No prior music experience needed
When: Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 3:00 pm
Where: St. Pius X School, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045
Registration
Early Registration (by April 30): $250 for one week
Regular Registration (beginning May 1): $275 for one week
Register Today
Sample Daily Schedule
9:00am - Welcome activity and warm-up
9:15am - Introduction of morning topic (singing and playing)
10:00am - Break
10:05am - Outside musical activity
10:30am - Snack
10:40am - Morning topic (continued) - (playing instruments - ex. piano, guitar, xylophone)
11:30am - Morning craft
12:00pm - Recap morning music (singing and playing)
12:30pm Lunch
1:00pm Recess outside
1:20pm - Introduction of afternoon topic (singing and playing)
1:45pm - Rhythm or note reading game
2:20pm - Afternoon topic (continued) (singing/playing - ex. piano, guitar, boomwhackers)
2:45pm Musical Recap of the day
3:00pm Depart
FAQs
Where are the Summer Music Camps held?
The Summer Music Camps are held at St. Pius X School in Montville, NJ.
What experience do I need?
No previous musical experience is necessary, though students with previous musical experience will be challenged to reach the next level.
Who should sign up and sing?
All those entering grades 1 – 8 in Fall 2018. All students from all schools are welcome.
What do I need to bring each day?
Lunch
Will meals be provided?
No. Everyone will eat lunch together each day, but lunch will
not be provided.