The Fellowship

Youth Ministries
Music and Arts Camp

Calling all choral and instrumental musicians who have completed grades 6-12

About the Camp

The Music and Arts Camp was begun by the Fellowship Chapter in 1974 as a Youth Choir Retreat. It is now sponsored by the Youth Ministries office of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church and is presently in its 34th season. This unique experience for youth who have completed grades 6-12 offers instruction in choral music and the other arts which may be used to enhance worship. This year's camp will be held at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland.

Goal of the Camp

The Goal of the Camp is to provide fun and fellowship, while better equipping students to become leaders in their home churches. Our daily schedule, while rewarding, is quite strenuous. It includes two 90-minute singing choir rehearsals, a morning worship service, four hours of elective classes, and an hour or so of recreation and free time. Evening activities include a special concert, a dance, and the always surprising talent show. We conclude our week on Saturday morning with a festival service (open to the public) which allows participants to demonstrate many of the skills they have developed during the week.

Camp Fee

The camp fee is $425 and includes room and board, accident and health insurance, and music packet. A discount of $25 will be applied for registrations received byMay 15, 2007.Checks should be made payable to “UMC Music & Arts Camp.”

Registration Information

Registration form and covenant agreement should be mailed as soon as possible. A deposit of $50 must accompany registration. Balance of payment is due on or before July 1, 2007. Please select your choices for elective courses listed on the form. Refer to the course descriptions to help in your selection.

Mail form and deposit to:

This will assure your place for this great experience. You will then receive a full description of the electives and the form upon which to indicate your choices. If you have any questions concerning the camp, you can call Mrs. Pietrowicz at 410-557-7653 or E-mail sandpie12257@yahoo.com

Participants must agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the covenant. In addition, their parent/guardian must authorize them to attend and their minister or choir director recommend they do so.

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Possible electives fall into the follow categories. Check with the registrar as to course availability.

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	Vocal Arts Camp Choir, Repertory Choir, Vocal Techniques (Voice Class), Sight-Singing, A Cappella Singing, Gospel Choir.
	Instrumental Arts Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Keyboard in Worship, Beginning/Intermediate Handbells, Advanced Handbells, Guitar Classes (Basic and Intermediate/Advanced), Praise Band for Instrumentalists.
	Dramatic Arts Improvisational Acting, Acting with a Script, Liturgical Drama, Liturgical Dance, Clown Ministry, Puppet Ministry.
	Academic Offerings Fundamentals of Writing Music, Sound System Applications, Creative Writing, Working with Children's Choirs, Conducting, Multimedia in Worship
	Creative Arts Arts and Crafts
	Spiritual Development Bible Study, Planning for Worship, Sharing Your Faith, The Power of Prayer, How to Give a Talk (or sermon), Understanding the Kingdom of God