ORCHESTRA CAMP

What

• Orchestra Camp at Mt. Carmel offers four days of focused and intensive training for our string players. Under the expert guidance of our staff, students will engage in daily rehearsals with our clinicians and full ensemble rehearsals. The week of immersive musical instruction culminates in a collaborative concert on Friday, featuring performances by the Orchestra, Marching Band, and Color Guard—each showcasing selected pieces developed during their respective camps. 

When

• Early August – The week before school starts

• Please see the calendar for the exact Orchestra Camp dates

Where

• Mt Carmel High School Band Room

Food & Drink

• Bring a large thermos of water or sports drinks to keep yourself hydrated. 

• Eat a healthy breakfast before arriving at Orchestra Camp

• Lunch is provided by the Music Foundation during all four days of Orchestra Camp

Dress

• Casual as the Orchestra rehearses inside the Band Room

• Hat and/or sunglasses (perhaps sunscreen) for lunchtime when the Orchestra eats with the Marching Band and Color Guard at Sundevil Stadium

• Sweatshirt in case it cools off

What to Bring

• Instrument if not stored at school

• Music and pencil

• Attire: See Above under DRESS

Parking or Drop-Off

• Park in the MCHS parking lot. You can drop students off by the Band Room

What do I need to know as a parent?

• Orchestra Camp is about building a solid music foundation for the season. It’s a very intensive “music boot camp,” but these weeks are a cornerstone of one of the best high school music programs anywhere. 

Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteers are always needed. Ask a Music Foundation Board Member or Committee Chair how you can help for a single day or multiple activities throughout the music season. Camp Lunchtime we are in need of parents to help serve food, setup and tear down tents and tables.