University of Mobile Summer Music Camp Accepts Registration, Offers Scholarships

The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts has opened registration for its 16th annual Summer Music Camp. The camp, which is scheduled for June 15-19, will be held in Martin Hall on the UM campus.

Registration deadline for the Summer Music Camp is June 2. Cost of attendance is $155 for junior camp (grades 4-7) and $175 for senior class (grades 8-12). An additional $20 application fee is required.

To obtain a copy of the brochure and a registration form, go to www.umobile.edu/smc. For more information, contact UM’s Center for Performing Arts at 251-442-2420.

UM’s Summer Music Camp specializes in inspiring young musicians to increase technical proficiency, expand knowledge of music literature and develop performing skills in their area of choice. It is open to students rising into grades 4-12 for the 2009-2010 school year.

Participating students are required to have completed a minimum of one year of disciplined study on a music instrument and submit a recommendation by their music teacher. Areas of musical focus include: voice, piano, all symphonic instruments, chamber music, guitar and composition. In addition, senior campers may also take jazz guitar or audio tech basics, which will teach campers the fundamentals of setting up and running a sound system for a musical production.

Both full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships are available by audition, which must include two pieces of contrasting style, demonstration of technical ability and a short interview. Registration deadline for scholarship auditions is May 14. Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 21 at UM.

The University of Mobile is a private university affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Over 1,600 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Christian Studies, School of Education, School of Nursing, Center for Performing Arts and Center for Adult Programs.

For more information about UM, call the Enrollment Services Office toll free at 1-800-946-7267 or 251-442-2273, or visit the University of Mobile website at www.umobile.edu.

By Sarah Rouss, senior, communication