Open to MYS and non-MYS members, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony staff offers a week-long program of musical work, fun, and learning for enthusiastic young musicians. Programs start at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. for a full day of enhanced or half day. A typical day includes “getting to know you” games, theory flash, rehearsals, electives, and more. Elective and activity choices include Beginning Jazz, Yoga for Musicians, Sight Read Like a Pro, Beginning Guitar, Foley Sound Effects, Conducting, Dance and Sports Break, Movement in Music, and more! Placement requirements: One to two-minute solo or etude of choice (school). Strings: Two scales selected from G, C, D, A, F, Bb. Winds: Concert Bb, Concert F, Chromatic scale. Short sight-reading excerpt. Full and half-day camps are now open for registration. Full day camps are $300 (scholarships available). Half day camps are $200 (first year strings only).
Type: Day camp
Ages: See website
Location: Mesa InterStake Center, 830 2nd Ave., Mesa
Contact: 480-874-2326, azmys.org/camp
