Monday, October 7, 2013

Music Camp 2013 / Sharps and Flats FM


The Sharps and Flats sponsored Music Camp floated many notes into the atmosphere of Artillery Ridge Campground Oct. 1-5, 2013.
 
 
The yearly camp gave opportunities for morning rehearsals, afternoon small groups and nightly jams.  Afternoons were reserved for area sight seeing….with just one hitch!  Due to governmental circumstances the national parks were closed!!
 



Artillery Ridge is a National Riding Stable. From Oct. 1…until….the horses spent their days in a large fenced area close to Maestro coaches.  Used to being involved with riders they were eager to come to the fence for pats.

 

In true tradition for Frustrated Maestros the group enjoyed dining together at Gettysburg Family Restaurant. After the meal the suspense of the week long door prizes began.


 



Music Camp Maestros slowed each afternoon for Happy Hour.













 

Music Camp included morning rehearsals developing intonation……blending…chord structure…reading new music….  stretching beyond a pre-rally. The three hours were spent with band and chorus alone and combined.

Charles Marston, Sharps and Flats music director, conducted Music Camp.

 

Each evening of Music Camp there ewas a desiginated jam. The first eve was  a “Just Jammin’” eve…….



One evening voices and instruments lifted joylessly for a hearty Gospel Jam.




  The entire group spent one evening delighting listeners with Rock and Roll numbers.

 
 



 
 

 

 

Dixieland took center stage one evening.
 

 
 







The week ended with a small group presenting a Rock and Roll Sock Hop.  Many Maestro couples took spins on the dance floor. 
 
 
Campers came in to listen. 
Children danced gleefully with unending energy.

 
 
 
Goodbye Bugs!!  Don’t think we will miss you!