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Summer Music
2023 Summer Fine Arts Program Information
Program Information
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Dates: All classes take place Monday-Thursday from June 5 - June 29, 2023. (For the week of June 19, classes will be Tuesday-Friday.). Exact course start and end times are forthcoming.
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Location: All classes are held at York High School. Transportation is not currently being offered for this program.
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Vacation Policy: The D205 Summer Fine Arts Program welcomes students who will be on vacation for some classes/rehearsals and/or students who participate in other summer activities. Students who can only attend a portion of the summer program are still strongly encouraged to register!
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Anticipated Registration Fee: $120 per course (No prorated fees for missed classes.)
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All students should enter the Academic Building at Door 1 (entrance to the left of the flagpole), detailed signs will direct students to their classrooms.
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Classroom doors open 15 minutes before class. Please pick up your student promptly after their last class.
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All participants will receive a Summer Fine Arts Program t-shirt.
Daytime Sessions
Introduction to Dance (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop)
(Zero experience is necessary)
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Who: Incoming 6th - 9th grade students
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Time: 8:00-9:15 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)
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Where: Black Box Dance Studio (C183)
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Limited to the first 30 students. Dance/athletic attire must be worn: dance shoes optional.
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Concert: Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. in the York Commons - all are welcome!
Band and Orchestra (Band and Orchestra Literature and Chamber Music Exploration)
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Who: Incoming 5th grade students
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Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)
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Where: Band Room (A151) and Orchestra Room (A153)
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Concert: Thursday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. in the York Commons - all are welcome!
Band and Orchestra (Band and Orchestra Literature and Chamber Music Exploration)
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Who: Incoming 6th grade students
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Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
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Where: Band Room (A151) and Orchestra Room (A153)
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Concert: Thursday, June 29, 12:15 p.m. in the York Commons - all are welcome!
Introduction to Visual Arts (Sculpture, Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media)
(Zero experience is necessary)
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Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students
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Days: Monday - Thursday
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Times: 7:45-9:15 a.m. (7th-9th grade), 9:30-11:00 a.m. (6th-9th grade), 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (5th-6th grade)
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Where: Art Room (A135)
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Limited to the first 30 students per class section. All materials are covered in the registration fee.
Ukulele Class (Learn Ukulele or Develop Existing Skills)
(Zero experience is necessary)
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Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students
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Time: 7:45-9:15 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)
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Where: Band Room (A151)
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Bring your own uke or use a school-owned instrument
Music Production (Create, Record and Produce Your Own Music)
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Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students
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Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
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Where: Music Technology Room (A155)
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Students may want to bring a flashdrive to archive their recordings
Evening Sessions (for incoming 7th - 9th grade students)
Band and Orchestra
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Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
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Where: Band (A151) and Orchestra Rooms (A153)
Choir
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Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
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Incoming 6th grade students are welcome to join!
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Band and Orchestra students may participate at no additional cost, teachers will coordinate a schedule for students participating in both.
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Where: Forum Room A294 (directly upstairs from the Orchestra Room)
Jazz Band
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Time: 5:00-5:45 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
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Who: Band and Orchestra students may participate at no additional cost
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Where: Band Room (A151)
Concerts
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Daytime Session Concert: Thursday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the York Commons
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Evening Session Concert: Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. in the York Commons
Registration Link (available in March, 2023)
Contact Patrick Baker, Director of Arts, PE, and Health & Summer Fine Arts Program Director, at pbaker@elmhurst205.org for additional information.