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Camp Name: International Music Institute and Festival
Camp Focus: Music
Director: Dr. Charles H. Borowsky
Location: Maryland (Emmitsburg)
Address: P.O. Box 28060 Baltimore MD 21239
Phone Number: 410-426-6062
Fax Number: 410-426-6062
Email: institute.festival@gmail.com
Website: www.intermusearts.org/imif
Ages: 8-25
Camp Type: Residential (overnight)
Camp Season: July 13-23, 2008
Setting: Mount Saint Mary's University, located in the middle of the Catoctin Mountains in Emmitsburg, Maryland is one of the oldest and highly respected American universities. This scenic campus location is only one hour northwest of Baltimore, just 15 minutes south of historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and 80 minutes close to Washington D.C.
Gender: Co-ed
Camp Capacity: 40
Pricing: $1795 (scholarships available!)
Slogan: Excellence in Solo and Ensemble Playing

Teachers and visiting artists at IMIF-USA emphasize technical and artistic mastery of the instrument, as well as development of the musician as a person.

The search for mastery in performance is the ultimate goal. Thus, four individual lessons are tailored to each student's areas of need, level of playing, and personal musical goals.

In addition to four individual lessons, each student takes part in:

* Master classes (daily)
* Ensemble coaching and rehearsals (daily)
* Orchestra rehearsals
* Concerts and recitals both with faculty and students
* Lectures, seminars, and open forums conducted by faculty and guest speakers
* Reflections on personal and musical development

If you're an intermediate or advanced music student (violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, harmonica) looking for an opportunity to meet with other musicians from around the world, as well as receive expert guidance from acclaimedperformers and teachers, we welcome you to apply to the 2008 International Music Institute and Festival USA.

This unique summer program brings together some of the most talented young musicians from around the world and includes a variety of learning experiences to facilitate musical and personal development.

The faculty include acclaimed performers and teachers who have performed as soloists or as members of Facultymajor orchestras around the world. Students receive four individual lessons in the 10-day period, perform in student ensembles, attend daily lectures, workshops, and concerts by faculty and guest artists, and perform in concerts, both at MSMU and in surrounding areas. In addition, students participate in recreational activities including hiking and swimming, and receive career guidance from their faculty mentors.

The International Music Institute and Festival is hosted by Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland – just an hour from Washington and Baltimore. This safe, peaceful, and serene environment is the ideal location for young musicians to meet, learn, and perform.

Student Fees include accommodations (single room, 3 meals/day) and tuition (4 private lessons, supervised practicing, master classes, ensemble and orchestra training, lectures, seminars, workshops, concerts, counseling/advising, sports, and use of recreation facilities).

Parents/guardians may observe activities and register (the presence of a parent/guardian is mandatory for students under the age of 13). Interested musicians may also enroll as auditors to observe lessons, master-classes, and performances, lectures, and seminars.

Scholarships are available for students on the basis of "need" and "merit."