Important info

Concert Attire

All students must bring the required concert attire to the first day of music camp. Students must have casual and formal concert attire as follows:

Boys

Casual

-Jeans or kakis (must be pants) with YMO Summer Camp t-shirt.

Formal

-Tuxes with black socks and dress shoes

Girls

Casual

-Jeans or kakis (must be pants) with YMO Summer Camp t-shirt.

Formal

-Black dress (May not be low cut or above the knees when sitting. Must be short, mid or long-sleeved) Black dress shoes.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:00-8:30 Breakfast

8:00-9:00 Individual Practice or Sectionals as needed

9:00-9:30 Morning Devotion and team competition

9:30-10:00 Warm-ups

10:00-11:30 Large Ensemble Rehearsal

11:30-12:00 Sectionals

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:00 Team Game

1:00-3:00 Music Theory

3:00-5:00 Large and Small Ensemble Rehearsals

5:00-6:00 Dinner

6:00-9:00 Evening Activity/ Rehearsals

9:00-10:00 Evening Devotions

10:00-11:00 In Rooms

11:00 Lights out

(Please note: This is a sample daily schedule. Each day is different depending on evening activity and small ensembles or special guests.)

Dress Code

· Tank tops must have straps that are at least 1 ½ inches (No spaghetti straps)

· All girls bathing suits must be a one-piece or tankini (No bikinis)

· No undergarments may be showing at any time

· T-shirts with words or images not in line with Christian values will not be permitted.

· Shorts must not be shorter than the end of your fingertips when standing.

· No excessively tight or baggy clothing will be permitted.

· Clothes with excessive holes will not be permitted.

· Please dress with modesty and decency at all times.

Rules and Regulations

· All students must treat other students and instructors with respect.

· No drugs, alcohol or cigarettes will be permitted during the YMO Summer Camp.

· Students are not permitted to touch any instrument other than their own without receiving prior permission. If an instrument is damaged, it is the student’s responsibility to repair or replace the instrument.

· No guy/girl relationships will be permitted during the Summer Camp.

· Students must attend the entire duration of the Summer Camp. No late arrivals or early release will be accepted.

· No profanity will be permitted.

· Students may not go off unattended during the Summer Camp.

Music Policy

Students will be sent the music for all bands and piano ensembles approximately one month before the camp starts. Students are responsible to be familiar with all parts before coming to camp. Failure to do so may result in a change in band status or dismissal from camp. If students have questions about the music, they should seek private instruction or mark the music for help on the first day of camp.

Students are responsible for the care of each piece of music given to them. At the end of camp, all students must turn in the music in good condition. Failure to do so may result in a $25.00 fine.

Students asked to participate in the masterclass may play a prepared piece of their choice. Masterclass participants will be asked to play this piece for the director on the first few days in order to make sure the preparation is acceptable.

Students asked to participate in small ensembles will be given music on the first day of camp.

Concerts and Ministry Opportunities

At the YMO Summer Music Camp, students will be given the unique opportunity to not only learn great music, but also use this music to share God’s love with those around them. Throughout the two weeks, we will be performing a variety of concerts for church services, retirement homes, and other community events around the Santa Barbara area. The camp will conclude with a final concert open to family friends and community members.