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Our day camp magically transports young people to the 17th century by blending music and social history while bringing life and drama to the study of music. Instruction includes recorder, harpsichord, strings, chamber music, musicianship, crafts, costumemaking, outdoor games, and more.

Beginners to advanced students welcome.

Come to the 2010 Music Discovery Workshop, a summer day camp for young people exploring the music and culture of the Baroque! Join the Music Discovery Musketeer Cadets as we swashbuckle our way through life and music in 17th century France and England. Intrigue in the French and English courts provides fascinating fodder for our play, with baroque dance and music and the famous swordplay of the Musketeers!

We will be in residence at the Crowden Center for Music in the Community in Berkeley for the week of August 1-6. Our schedule includes an evening orientation and faculty presentation on Sunday, August 1, classes from 9 to 3 Monday to Friday, and the theater project and student recital Friday evening, followed by a delicious potluck feast.

In addition to working with Theater Project Director Allison Rolls in an exploration of life with the Musketeers, your children can study cello or viola da gamba with Farley Pearce, violin with Carla Moore, recorder with Vida Bateau and Tish Berlin, and harpsichord with Ron McKean. Child-friendly theory and musicianship classes, baroque dance class, crafts, and outdoor games round out the curriculum.

Download a brochure to see more details or to register by mail.

Daily after-camp care can be arranged by prior agreement with one of our assistants.

Back by popular request: a class for adults on Handel and His World, led by John Prescott. Drop your children off at camp and go to class!

We hope your child will be able to join us for a wonderful week of musical discoveries.

Workshop Fees

The fee for the Music Discovery Workshop is $385 for enrollment received before May 1, $415 for enrollment received May 1 or later. Discounts are available for additional family members. All details are on the online enrollment page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact
      Tish Berlin, Director: discoveryworkshop@sfems.org, 510-559-4670

Last updated 04/04/2010.