Summer Saxophone Camp
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Grades 9 to adults
DATES
TBD
OBJECTIVE
Designed for enthusiastic saxophone students, the UTRGV Summer Saxophone Camp is 10 days of intensive study combined with numerous musical opportunities offered at the School of Music on the Edinburg campus. It is open to students starting in the 9th grade as well as adults. Participants will take place in daily sectionals, chamber and large ensemble sessions taught by the UTRGV saxophone faculty and members of the camp staff, allowing each student to receive personalized attention.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Overnight room accommodations will not be available, all camp participants must return home by the end of the day each day of camp. Because this is not a full day camp, meals are not included in the tuition. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks and/or cash to use vending machines located in the School of Music. Arrival and departure of students will take place only during specific posted times. UTRGV will not host students outside scheduled camp dates and posted times.
COST
Tuition for the Saxophone Camp is $25 which includes participation in lessons, classes, masterclasses, social activities, a t-shirt and a camp decal. Tuition can be paid by check/money order made out to UTRGV School of Music. Saxophone students wishing to participate in band camp during the first week must apply to for the Band and Orchestra Camp. Participation in the Saxophone Camp is included for those students enrolled in Band and Orchestra Camp at no additional cost.
Participants are asked to indicated their preferred instrument (soprano, alto, tenor or baritone saxophone) and if they have access to such instrument (some harmony saxophones may be available for use during the camp).
NOTE: The COVID-19 situation may evolve or change. We will make every effort to create an inspirational experience for all participants. However, circumstances and guidelines may change and the Music Camp will adjust as needed. Alternative plans and schedules may be necessary due to situations beyond our control. Refunds will be offered if the event needs to be cancelled.
FACULTY
Cynthia Cripps has taught at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley since 2006. She teaches saxophone and saxophone ensembles, serves as graduate advisor and on many other department and university committees. She organizes and directs UTRGV’s Summer Saxophone Ensemble which in 2019 registered 70 saxophonists from across deep South Texas.
Dr. Cripps has presented solos, chamber music, and lectures in numerous North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial and Regional Conferences and World Saxophone Congresses in Croatia, Slovenia, and the US. She has performed and presented workshops in Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, and locally. She continues to perform on saxophone, bassoon, flute, and clarinet in local chamber and large ensembles.
Dr. Cripps received degrees from Central Michigan University (BME), Ball State University (MM), and the University of Miami (DMA).
For information or late registration please email Dr. Cynthia Cripps at cynthia.cripps@utrgv.edu.