Gramercy Brass Band Camp Enrollment

Gramercy Brass Band Camp 2018

Dear Students and Families of Gramercy Brass Band Camp,

I am pleased and honored to welcome you to the Gramercy Brass Band Camp, the official summer brass band camp of Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY!

Gramercy Brass Band Camp has two leading themes:

1. An introduction to the music and performance techniques of the traditional brass band.

2. Our students will be trained by and perform side-by-side with principal members of the award winning Gramercy Brass Orchestra. GBBC students will also be treated to special presentations and interaction with the outstanding faculty.

We are planning another very exciting week of Gramercy Brass Band Camp!! All of our team, Lee Ann Newland (Horn), Max Morden (Cornet), Mike Fahie (Trombone), Rob Fournier (Euphonium), along with our Operations Team Managers, Dave Marden , Art DeBlasio, and many others, are ready and looking forward to greeting you at GBBC!

And don’t forget our amazing "Brass Spectacular Finale Concert" on August 14th at 3pm. (Location TBA).

More about this will be forthcoming.

Please review the registration materials found below, and submit them back to us as soon as possible. Please also feel free to email me at (jlambert@gramercybrass.org or Lammie262@aol.com ) with any questions you may have.

On behalf of Gramercy Brass Orchestra and our Gramercy Brass Band Camp Team, we again welcome you and look forward to seeing you on opening day!

Warm wishes to you and your family,

John Henry Lambert

Founder and Music Director

Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York

"Polishing the Brass" – Programs in Music Education

Camper Information

Camper's Name

First NameLast Name

Birth Date

MonthDayYear

Camper E-mail

Grade in school (past year)

Instrument

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

T-Shirt Size (adult sizes only)

Have you attended Gramercy Brass Band Camp before?

If yes, what years and which bands?

How did you hear about us?

Have you ever received a scholarship from us in the past?

Please tell us about yourself and your musical experiences, or anything you feel we should know about you. Include special groups or community groups you have played with and how long. What music have you performed or studied? (E.g. what method books do you work with and/or solos have you studied or performed?)

Tell us about yourself

School and Band Director Information:

School Name

Band Director Name

First NameLast Name

Band Director Email

Band Director Phone

Area CodePhone Number

Private Study Teacher (if applicable):

Private Teacher Name

Private Teacher Email

Private Teacher Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian Information

Name

First NameLast Name

Home Number

Area CodePhone Number

Work Phone

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Number

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail

Emergency Information

Please designate one contact other than Parent or Guardian

Emergency Contact's Name

First NameLast Name

Relationship

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Alt. Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Alternative Pickup Arrangements

Unless indicated below, it is assumed that the parent/guardian listed above will be picking up their child after the Finale Concert. Please list below any alternate adults who will be authorized to pick up your child on that day. Adults listed on this form should be prepared to provide a photo ID, if asked. This is for your child’s safety. Please notify camp directors regarding any changes in your plan.

Alternate 1 Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Alternate 2 Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

By signing below, I authorize the above named individuals to pick up my child from the Gramercy Brass Band Camp after the Finale Concert.

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Date of Signature Above

MonthDayYear

Medical Information

Please briefly describe any medical conditions / information that would be useful for the camp administrators to know or that may preclude your child from participating in certain camp activities:

Please provide information in the space below as to any medications that your child will be / may need to take during their time in camp:

Medication Name

Dosage

Time(s)

As DirectedAs Needed

By signing below, I indicate that the above medical information is correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the child named above has my permission to participate in all prescribed camp activities except as noted.

If medication information has been provided, I give the child named above permission to take the medication(s) at Gramercy Brass Band Camp under the supervision of a camp administrator.

Emergency Authorization: In the event of a medical emergency, the camp administrators will make their best efforts to reach you or the emergency contact you provided on the Camper Information Form.

In the event that I (or my designated contact) cannot be reached in a medical emergency, I hereby give permission to the medical personnel and/or physician selected by the camp administrators to transport to an appropriate medical facility, hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, order X-rays, routine tests and treatment and to order injection and/or anesthesia and/or surgery for the child named above.

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Date of Signature Above

MonthDayYear

Transportation Waiver

My child named above will travel to and from Gramercy Brass Band Camp in the following manner:

(please check one)

We will drop off and pick upHe/she will ride with the Teaneck BusHe/she will be taking the NJ Transit train to and from NYC with train counselor.Other

Pick-up locations and departure times will be forthcoming.

The following information is intended for those students arriving by bus from Teaneck or via NJ Transit train from New York City:

Students are to adhere to the rules set forth by the transportation company or NJ Transit at all times. Failure to do so will result in parental responsibility to transport student to and from the campus each day.

Gramercy Brass of NY, Inc., its board of directors, faculty and staff, Montclair State University, its employees, and counselors and staff of Gramercy Brass Band Camp shall not be held responsible for any actions of students deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the aforementioned parties. Students found associated with such behavior will be dismissed from the program without refund.

Additionally, Gramercy Brass of NY, Inc., its board of directors, faculty and staff, Montclair State University and employees shall not be held responsible in any way for any travel related incidents. Riding with the students will be an assigned counselor who will further ensure student safety.

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Date of Signature Above

MonthDayYear

Audio/Video Waiver

As with many events, there is a possibility that portions of a program may be recorded in photo, audio or video form. Please indicate your wishes below for your child to be a part of (or not be a part of) any such recordings. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot always be aware that a recording is taking place. In the case you decide that your child should NOT be a part of any recordings, we will do our best to follow through with your wishes. However, Gramercy Brass of NY, Inc. and Montclair State University will not be held responsible for your child’s inclusion in any recordings of which we are unaware.

I understand and agree to the terms above concerning recordings or photos.I request that my child named above NOT be part of recordings or photos to the degree that it is feasible to control this.

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Date of Signature Above

MonthDayYear

Parent Volunteer Interest

Gramercy Brass Band Camp welcomes parents or older siblings who are able to volunteer their time and help to keep things running smoothly during the week. If this is something that interests you, please indicate so below.

I would like to help out as a Parent Volunteer.

I may be available on the following days:

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday

Important Camp Information

Important GBBC Information can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions section. Please see the FAQ, which will hopefully answer most if not all, of your questions about our operations.

Daily Schedule

A typical camp day runs from 10:00 AM until 4:30 PM and follows this general schedule:

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Arrival and Check In, Students join warm up sessions as they arrive (subject to change)

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM Rehearsal with Entire Group, Sectional Rehearsals (start time subject to change)

11:45 AM Lunch

1:00 PM Faculty Presentation

2:30 PM – 4:15 PM Full Rehearsal

4:30 PM Departure

Sessions, rehearsals and sectionals are held in various locations around the campus and time is allotted for students to move between locations (accompanied by a chaperone) as needed.

We cover a lot of material on a daily basis and it is a full day. Parents who are dropping off/picking up students are encouraged to abide by the arrival and departure times listed above so that we can make the most of each day of camp.

Contact Info. Should you need to get in touch with any of the students, faculty or administrators during the camp week please contact David Marden – Cell 973-223-5310 and we will have your party call you back. (In case of emergency, and Dave Marden is not reached quickly, you can additionally try reaching John Henry Lambert at 201-281-9405).

Principal Music Faculty/Camp Program Directors

John Henry Lambert, Music Director - Trumpet, Founder, Conductor and music director of Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY, BM in Performance, Manhattan School of Music, Director of Upper Band at the United Nations International School NYC.

Max Morden, – Trumpet, concert master, arranger - composer, soloist and assistant conductor, Gramercy Brass, BME, East Michigan University, MM Manhattan School of Music, Trumpet instructor, Caldwell College, district music coordinator, Verona Public Schools

Lee Ann Newland, Instructor – French Horn, BM in Performance, Manhattan School of Music, MM, Rutgers University, Faculty in Teaneck Public Schools, performs with Papermill Playhouse Orchestra, ABT Orchestra and various Broadway shows.

Administration/Registration – Art DeBlasio

Operations Manager/Scheduling/Parent Volunteer Coordinator – David Marden

Chief Librarian – Melissa Kay

Activities Director – Julia Manaco

Parent Volunteers

The success of the Gramercy Brass Band Camp is due, in no small part, to the activities of the many parent volunteers who help us out during the week. This year, volunteers are needed for:

Bus Chaperones

Cafeteria Chaperones

After Lunch Activities Coordinator (indoor/outdoor activities for our younger students)

Chaperones for Sectional Rehearsals (accompany students back and forth between locations and remain nearby during rehearsals if needed)

All parents (or other adult family members/friends) of students in the program are encouraged to become a parent volunteer for all or any part of the week. If you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer, please contact our volunteer coordinator, David Marden, by email to dmarden01@verizon.net.

Gramercy Brass Band Camp

About Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York.

Gramercy Brass "Orchestra" of New York is a unique ensemble of leading professional brass and percussion instrumentalists in the New York performing arts community. Founded in 1982 by John Henry Lambert, Gramercy Brass was twice the First Place winner of the North American Brass Band Competitions (1984 and 1985) and 1994 recipient of the Lincoln Center Community Arts Award, which led to its acclaimed Alice Tully Hall debut in May of 1995, with guest artists, the Marvin Stamm Jazz Quartet.

Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY is based in the "Gramercy-Flatiron" neighborhood of NYC, and is the principal ensemble of the Flatiron Festival of Music, supported by major area businesses. Gramercy Brass Orchestra records on the Koch International Classics (E1) Record Label, and will soon have its third commercial CD available on the market.

Arts education has always played a major role in the Gramercy Brass Orchestra’s activities. These student programs called "Polishing the Brass" include, the Gramercy Brass Band Camp, the annual "Horn of the Future Award" – presented to outstanding young high school brass players, and many In-School support programs with special emphasis on students from underserved communities.

Gramercy Brass Band Camp celebrated its 10th season in 2014. Our camp is devoted to introducing performance styles and techniques, repertoire and instrumentation of the brass band traditions to young musicians. It is our belief that these timeless traditions create the most sound basis possible for strong, quality brass and percussion performance. Many of our camp students have gone on to study at leading music conservatories and have launched solid careers in music.

For more information on Gramercy Brass Orchestra, visit http://www.gramercybrass.org or reach us at 212 229 7607.

Auditions and Band Placement

NEW !!! – YouTube Placement Audition

We encourage students interested in a placement audition, to do so in advance via YouTube. Simply record your audition program onto YouTube and email it to jlambert@gramercybrass.org before July 10.

Auditions. Gramercy Brass will make an initial determination as to placement in one of our bands based on our own previous experience with the student, school band director recommendations and age groupings. If your child should wish to audition for the directors in an effort to better place the student in one of our brass bands, the YouTube placement audition offers an opportunity to do that.

Students should be prepared to play a number of scales according to musical level, as well as a short piece or excerpt of their choosing which they feel best showcases their talents. In addition, directors will provide a short sight reading piece via email for the student to play in order to correctly assess reading skill levels.

Results of the auditions will be available prior to the beginning of camp on the first day so that the students will know their placement and where to proceed.

Band Placement. As we have done in the past, we will be trying to create three band levels - Junior, Senior and Premier. The Senior Band is for those students who have progressed beyond the Junior Band, but might need additional practice or skills to place in the Premier Band. Gramercy Brass will make an initial determination as to membership in each band based on prior knowledge of the student, recommendations or via audition (see above).

We will only be able to create the three bands if we can place enough members in each of them to make an effective ensemble. If we cannot field a workable number of members, we will make every effort to place students into appropriate chairs in a combined Junior/Senior Band, as well as chairs in the Premier Band so students will get the most out of their stay with us. Our goal is to challenge each student to succeed at a higher level as a musician and we will make every effort to achieve that goal for each and every individual who attends Gramercy Brass Band Camp.

If a YouTube audition is not workable for a student for a specific reason, please reach us so we can determine an alternative audition solution.

Please email (jlambert@gramercybrass.org or Lammie262@aol.com ) with any questions you may have.