Bocal Majority is pleased to announce that in addition to our in-person camps this summer, we will continue to offer an online camp option for 2022! Enroll now!
Online Camp (this even is only online – not hybrid):
June 27-30, 2022
Enrollment Form Click Here
3 Levels of Classes Offered:
Middle School – open to all
High School (Premier) – selective
ADRIT – Advanced – exclusive
Middle School (8 students maximum per class) – open to all levels, mostly rising 7th, 8th (& 9th) graders, 4 hours per day, 4 days long, fast-paced learning environment, group warm ups and technique sessions with short classes made up of worthwhile learning opportunities yet at the same time, including reed adjusting classes. Fun and social time built in. Limited to 8 students per class.
High School (Premier) (8 students maximum per class) – selective, mostly high school students, but some extremely high level middle schoolers might choose this option. 5 hours per day, 4 days, fast-paced learning environment with more opportunities for individual playing in masterclasses, tailored to the needs of intermediate age players, including reed adjusting classes. Fun and social time built in. Limited to 8 students per class.
ADRIT Advanced Double Reed Institute of Texas (8 students maximum per class) – exclusive, mostly high school juniors and seniors. By audition only (see audition page). Exclusive world-class faculty from symphony players to university professors. Focus on individual playing in masterclasses, college audition preparation and reed adjusting classes. High level information, sharing of ideas in a high energy and intensive environment. Limited to 8 students per class.
Enrollment Form Click Here
Middle School Online (CST listed – adjust for your time zone)
Class schedules 9am to 1pm PST / 11am to 3pm CST / 12pm to 4pm EST
11:00 Group Warm Up and Songs
11:30 Arts and Crafts / games / music theory games
11:45 Ensemble Part Guided Practice
12:15 Show and tell (students)
12:45 Lunch / Optional Social Time
1:15 Special Topics
1:45 Reed Class
3:00 End of Day
High School / Premier (CST listed – adjust for your time zone)
Class schedules 9am to 2pm PST / 11am to 4pm CST / 12pm to 5pm EST
11:00 Special Topics
11:45 Masterclass
12:30 Lunch / Optional Social Time
1:00 Reed Class
2:30 Break / Optional Social Time
2:45 Ensemble Part Guided Practice
3:15 Music Theory Class
4:00 End of day
ADRIT – 6 hours (CST listed – adjust for your time zone)
Class schedules 9am to 3pm PST / 11am to 5pm CST / 12pm to 6pm EST
11:00 Special Topics / Audition Preparation
11:45 Masterclass 1
12:45 Lunch / Optional Social Time
1:15 Reed Class
2:45 Chamber music guided coaching
3:15 Break
3:30 Masterclass 2
4:30 Music Theory Class
5:00 End of day
Enrollment Forms Click Here
Dates: June 27-30, 2022
Description of classes:
Middle School
Group warm up and songs – a fast paced class where we go through simple through advanced warm ups, and then play songs that exemplify the skills practiced in these warm ups. Everyone plays the whole time.
Music Theory Games / Double Reed Arts and Crafts – simple to intermediate music theory concepts will be explained and drilled with fun Q&A games in a fast-paced and concise class. Emphasis on everyone participating. One of the days this class time will be double reed arts and crafts where students can construct things like: reed case, reed ornaments, decorative items out of old reeds with care package that we have sent to your home.
Ensemble Part Guided Practice – even though it is not practical for us all to play synchronically (at the same time) in the Zoom class, this class will be made up of students learning their individual part for an assigned small ensemble. Everyone practices while on screen and the instructor individually un mutes students one by one for help with their part during this concise practice time. Later the students record their part with a metronome, send it to the director and we mix it together using software and send you the video file for you to share with family and friends.
Student Musical Show and Tell – students get to express themselves and show off something music related to the group. Examples could be: compositions that they have written, songs they have learned or figured out, special artistic designs they may have made, and more. Emphasis on sharing ideas and self expression. We also know that students have been really missing out on social time and this will be a great conversation starter.
Lunch / Optional Social Time – lunch break, but also the students will have the option of staying in the Zoom if they want to socialize and chat with the other students. Gives them additional social time they have been missing out on while they eat their lunches. (Our camp does not provide lunches).
Special Topics – learning more about the oboe or bassoon with these in depth topics like: oboe adjustments, easy bassoon repairs, introduction to tenor clef, demonstration of an English horn or a contrabassoon, how to do vibrato, how to practice effectively and efficiently, and audition preparation / how to be practically and mentally prepared for an audition.
Reed Adjusting – the reed class this year will focus on reed scraping and reed adjusting. We will provide reed blanks (halfway made reeds) that are not clipped. The students will be guided in doing the end stages of the reed, which are actually the most important to causing the reed to play and to play well. Step by step Instruction will also be given on adjusting already existing reeds. Your student CAN learn to do this! These skills will be even more helpful especially at a time when private lesson teachers are not in the same place with your student to be able to adjust reeds – they can learn how to do that themselves with this guidance. No previous reed adjusting or reed making experience required.
High School (Premier)
Special Topics – learning more about the oboe or bassoon with these in depth topics like: oboe adjustments, easy bassoon repairs, introduction to tenor clef, demonstration of an English horn or a contrabassoon, how to do vibrato, how to practice effectively and efficiently, and audition preparation / how to be practically and mentally prepared for an audition.
Masterclass – students will prepare a short piece ahead of time that they will perform for the class. Critique will be given to the student by the instructor, and the instructor will guide the other students in learning to provide critique for each other. Emphasis on public performance, overcoming nerves, critical listening, and developing a vocabulary for constructive critique of oneself and of others.
Lunch – lunch break, but also the students will have the option of staying in the Zoom if they want to socialize and chat with the other students. Gives them additional social time they have been missing out on while they eat their lunches. (Our camp does not provide lunches).
Reed Class – the reed class this year will focus on reed scraping and reed adjusting. We will provide reed blanks (halfway made reeds) that are not clipped. The students will be guided in doing the end stages of the reed, which are actually the most important to causing the reed to play and to play well. Step by step Instruction will also be given on adjusting already existing reeds. Your student CAN learn to do this! These skills will be even more helpful especially at a time when private lesson teachers are not in the same place with your student to be able to adjust reeds – they can learn how to do that themselves with this guidance.
Break / Optional Social Time – short break, but also the students will have the option of staying in the Zoom if they want to socialize and chat with the other students. Gives them additional social time they have been missing out on.
Learn your Ensemble Part – even though it is not practical for us all to play synchronically (at the same time) in the Zoom class, this class will be made up of students learning their individual part for an assigned small ensemble. Everyone practices while on screen and the instructor individually un mutes students one by one for help with their part during this concise practice time. Later the students record their part with a metronome, send it to the director and we mix it together using software and send you the video file for you to share with family and friends.
Music Theory Class – intermediate to advanced music theory concepts will be explained and drilled with fun Q&A games in a fast-paced and in depth class. Emphasis on everyone building knowledge and understanding of the building blocks of music and higher level music analysis for better enjoyment and understanding.
ADRIT – Advanced
Special Topics / Audition Preparation – advanced information about the oboe or bassoon with these in depth topics like: adjustments, repairs, collegiate and professional audition preparation, professional careers in music, orchestral excerpts. Emphasis on preparation for college studies and professional musicianship.
Masterclass 1 and 2 – students will prepare an orchestral excerpt or a movement from a solo ahead of time that they will perform for the class. Critique will be given to the student by the instructor, and the instructor will guide the other students in learning to provide critique for each other. Emphasis on public performance, overcoming nerves, critical listening, and developing a vocabulary for constructive critique of oneself and of others. Individualized attention provided in these in depth masterclasses.
Lunch – lunch break, but also the students will have the option of staying in the Zoom if they want to socialize and chat with the other students. Gives them additional social time they have been missing out on while they eat their lunches. (Our camp does not provide lunches).
Reed Class – the reed class this year will focus on reed scraping and reed adjusting. We will provide reed blanks (halfway made reeds) that are not clipped. The students will be guided in doing the end stages of the reed, which are actually the most important to causing the reed to play and to play well. Step by step Instruction will also be given on adjusting already existing reeds. The level of this class is generally advanced, but if students haven’t had much reed adjusting experience, they will still be able to learn skills in this class.
Break / Optional Social Time – short break, but also the students will have the option of staying in the Zoom if they want to socialize and chat with the other students. Gives them additional social time they have been missing out on.
Music Theory Class – advanced music theory concepts will be explained in this in depth class. Emphasis developing a knowledge base and understanding of the building blocks of music and higher level music analysis for better enjoyment and understanding. Goals include preparation for music theory placement exams at college.
Ensemble Part Practice – for the advanced group, they will individually prepare their part for a small ensemble on their own, after hours and send it at the end of the week to the director and we mix it together using software and send you the video file for you to share with family and friends.
Tuition and Fees
Middle School – open to all – 4 hours / 4 days – $200
High School (Premier) – selective – 5 hours / 4 days – $300
ADRIT – Advanced – exclusive – 6 hours / 4 days – $400
Enrollment Form Click Here
FAQ
Q How are you going to get us the materials, tools, supplies and pre ordered items?
A: We will ship the items to the address you list. If you need them shipped somewhere else, let us know right away. No charge for the postage.
Q: How do we send back any borrowed materials at the end of the camp?
A: We will include a return label so all you have to do is drop it in the mail at the end (this is only regarding rental tool kits). No charge for the postage.
Q: How are you going to sanitize borrowed materials?
A: We use medical grade UV box to sanitize borrowed materials between uses.
Q: Who will the instructors be?
A: Ooh, you’re going to love these instructors! Because we can have the flexibility to choose instructors from all over the country (and the world) without regard to location and travel, we are hand selecting instructors who are fun, high energy, fast paced and extremely high level. We have spent a great deal of time thinking about how critically important the personality of the instructors will be especially in this online setting.
Q: Will we get a shirt this year?
A: Yes!
Online Reed Classes
BASSOON
This is a class for those who are participating in an online camp. This class will focus on reed adjusting ONLY regardless of age level. Students will learn to clip and scrape blanks and how to adjust older, already broken in reeds. Extra time will be used on supplementary information if needed such as videos on processing cane from tubes etc.
What do we do in this class?
- Get 6 reamed blanks
- Clip blanks and scrape them
- Learn to adjust older reeds
- Get extra wires for wire practice
Suggested Tool Kit:
- Adjusting Only Kit (Kit 6)
- Minimum Requirements Tool Kit (Kit 3)
- Recommended Tool Kit (Kit 1)
- Expanded Tool Kit (Kit 2)
- Or you can select Rental Kit if you don’t want to buy a kit
OBOE
This is a class for those who are participating in an online camp. This class will focus on reed adjusting ONLY regardless of age level. Students will learn to clip and scrape blanks and how to adjust older, already broken in reeds. Extra time will be used on supplementary information if needed such as videos on processing cane from tubes etc.
What do we do in this class?
- Get 6 fully bark blanks (HS) or 3 profiled and 3 fully bark blanks (MS)
- Clip reeds and scrape them
- Learn to adjust older reeds
Suggested Tool Kit:
- Adjusting Only Kit (Kit 6)
- Minimum Requirements Tool Kit (Kit 3)
- Recommended Tool Kit (Kit 1)
- Landwell Tool Kit (Kit 2)
- Or you can select Rental Kit if you don’t want to buy a kit