Music Camp 2014 convened at Tom Johnson Camping Center’s
Rally Park in Marion, NC on September 16-20, 2014.
Rally Park in Marion, NC on September 16-20, 2014.
Music
Camp began with a meeting on September 15, 2014. Sharps and Flats President Bruce
Taylor explained the varied activities of Music Camp.
Director
Charles Marston explained the scheduled music events for the week.
Coffee
and camper treats drew Maestros to a 7:30 AM gathering. Maestro BJ Fuller presented a short
suggestion for managing stress.
The chorus worked separately.
The
band spent time on Dixieland music and sight reading. Campers wrote on a list their suggestions for
a time of reading much music. Some had
sent music prior to camp to be read.
Jams
were a vital part of the Sharps and Flats each evening.
A
white elephant exchange and auction provided a time to enjoy just being silly.
A
workshop presented by a barbershop quartet taught how close harmonies are
achieved by listening to others.
Following
the barbershop presentation the guest were invited to a dinner of chicken and
delicious carry in...s!
Rehearsals
filled many hours of each day beginning at 8:30 AM.
The
group ate at Fatz Restaurant in Marion, NC.
A
day away, a day off, and a day of rain was welcomed by all.
Several traveled to tour the Biltmore House
in Asheville, NC.
A
trumpet trio played taps to end each day.
The
Maestros were off to Asheville, NC to the Western North Carolina Fairground for
a week of rehearsals and rally performances September 21-28, 2014.
