The 2012 Orange Blossom Summer Music Camp Schedule is organized by date below. If a session is FULL, it will be noted beside the camp title. Sessions will be located this year in the Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge.
About Director Kimberly Roney
Kimberly attended James Madison University, completing a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Music Industry. She has played the piano for 22 years and has shared a love of music through teaching piano for 11 years. She currently has over 30 students in her private piano studio in West Asheville, and has a guilty pleasure of asking video game fans, “Is it just me, or does the second Super Mario theme sound like a sample of the bass line from Calypso Frelimo by Miles Davis?” Kimberly enjoys performing when she has the time. You may have seen her play keys with Pilgrim here in Asheville, or you may have heard her perform on World Cafe with Rodriguez. She is excited to begin the summer music camp at the Orange Peel, and is looking forward to showcasing young musicians at one of our country’s most adored venues!
About Assistant Director Emily Easterly
Music teacher and singer/songwriter Emily Easterly first got serious about being a musician when she discovered the Beatles at age 13. Writing and recording on a 4- track tape machine in her bedroom was the most important of activities at the time. She has since self- released four albums of her own material (take a listen at www.emilyeasterly.com) and has toured and played all over the US. Allmusic.com called her work “a mix of D.I.Y. attitude, guitar proficiency, and songwriting skills modeled after Cat Power and Exile in Guyville-era Liz Phair.” Emily attended the University of Miami, Frost School of Music and received a BA in guitar performance. She has been teaching guitar lessons for the past nine years in all the cities she has lived including Miami, FL, Richmond, VA New York, NY and now Asheville, NC!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must bring their instrument–keyboard or guitar. We will consider bass and drums on a case-by-case basis.
June 11 – 15
In the Sky!
Rising 2nd – 6th grade
We’re kicking off the first week of Orange Blossom Music Camp in the Pulp Lounge, downstairs at the Orange Peel! Kim and Emily will incorporate theory technique, games, music in our culture, and merchandising into the week’s activities as we highlight music written about things In the Sky! Students will be divided into small groups, preparing 2 songs for performance on stage during the art and music show at the end of the week. Must bring your own guitar or keyboard. Please bring a bag lunch! (Maximum 10 students / 2 teachers + intern)
Location: The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville
When: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $150
June 18 – 22
Life’s A Zoo!
Rising 2nd – 6th grade
Time for the second week of Orange Blossom Music Camp in the Pulp Lounge, downstairs at the Orange Peel! Kim and Emily will incorporate theory technique, games, music in our culture, and merchandising into the week’s activities as we explore music about animals-Life’s a Zoo! We’ll be experimenting with making our own sounds too, through composition. Students will be divided into small groups, preparing 2 songs for performance on stage during the art and music show at the end of the week. Must bring your own guitar or keyboard. Please bring a bag lunch! (Maximum 10 students / 2 teachers + intern)
Location: The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville
When: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $150
June 25 – 29
Love and Peace!
Rising 2nd – 6th grade
The third week as all about Love and Peace for Orange Blossom Music Camp in the Pulp Lounge, downstairs at the Orange Peel! Kim and Emily will incorporate theory technique, games, music in our culture, and merchandising into the week’s activities as we dig into rock and pop rhythms. Students will be divided into small groups, preparing 2 songs for performance on stage during the art and music show at the end of the week. Must bring your own guitar or keyboard. Please bring a bag lunch! (Maximum 10 students / 2 teachers + intern)
Location: The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville
When: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $150
July 9 – 14
On the Go!
This week it’s On the Go for Orange Blossom Music Camp in the Pulp Lounge, downstairs at the Orange Peel! Kim and Emily will incorporate theory technique, games, music in our culture, and merchandising into the week’s activities as we use songs about travel to explore songs structure. Students will be divided into small groups, preparing 2 songs for performance on stage during the art and music show at the end of the week. Must bring your own guitar or keyboard. Please bring a bag lunch! (Maximum 10 students / 2 teachers + intern)
Rising 2nd – 6th grade
Location: The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville
When: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $150
Download 2012 Orange Blossom Music Camp Registration Form (pdf file)
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