A talented group of musicians and teachers will share their expertise with children ages 7 to 15 this summer.

James Arnn, music director at First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach, will kick off a professional-level music camp on July 18.

Students will have the opportunity to test their skills on a variety of instruments, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar and piano.

Featured faculty members are: Daniel Harvey, director of bands at Lake Worth High School; Erica Barnes, former choral director at Independence Middle School and instructor with the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches; Chris Murray, director of bands at Independence Middle School; Musikgarten specialist Susan Fonger; and Joseph LaBonte and MaryAnn Rothschild, of the Cambridge School of Music. Several other teachers and volunteers will offer their time as mentors during the one-week experience.

The program for fifth- through eighth-graders will focus on a choral program, a full concert band and a guitar ensemble. Students also have the opportunity to take electives (hand bells, puppetry, etc.)

The program for first- through fourth-graders will focus on choir, Orff instruments and art. High-school students are welcome to aid the classes.

The camp runs through July 22; times are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $60 for the week and covers all instruction, a T-shirt and lunch. A limited number of scholarships are available.

The camp concludes with a student concert and a dinner ay 5:30 p.m. July 22.

For information, call (561) 622-8818 or email Arnn at [email protected].

Edited by Amy Woods

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