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During the summer, The Carolinas Music & Arts Department hosts a summer conservatory program at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina. At this program, students develop skills and talents to be used for worship at their home church. In addition to the high quality and intensive instruction we offer during our summer, we have devotions and Bible study regularly. Our ultimate goal during the summer is to lead our people to a deep relationship with Christ.
June 4th to June 9th
Summer Staff Orientation
June 10th to June 15th
Carolinas Youth & Music Camp
June 15th
Carolinas Youth & Music Camp Concert
June 17th to July 13th
Carolinas Music & Arts Conservatory
July 13th
Carolinas Music & Arts Conservatory Graduation
All delegates attending one of the conservatory programs must audition for their selected major class. If you have any questions about these auditions you can find contact information at the bottom of each packet.
In the acting class you will learn skills like projection, stage direction, characterization, script analysis, improv, and more. Whether you're an experience actor who dreams of a professional future, or someone wanting to build confidence and try something new, this is the class for you!
Whether you've been playing a brass instrument for years, or have never picked one up in your life, we have a spot for you in Conservatory. Play as much as you are able in the audition, and you'll be placed in the band best suited to your skill level.
In this class you will learn dance fundamentals and technique to help you grow as a dancer. You will also learn choreography and combinations for various performance opportunities over the summer.
The Guitar Major at Conservatory is for all levels of guitarists. From beginners interested in learning how to play, to more advanced players wanting to increase their abilities. Students will learn chords, how to read music and play melodies. At the end of the summer, guitarist will be able to participate in a worship team and help teach at the corps.
The Percussion Class at Conservatory is for beginner and developing percussionists. In the percussion class, students work on snare fundamentals using drum line equipment. There will be opportunities for delegates to play percussion in the bands as well.
The Piano major at Conservatory is for all levels of pianists, from beginners, to more advanced players wanting to increase their talents. In the piano major, you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of piano playing from chords and melodies to hymn playing to classical piano. Piano students will each have their own keyboard to practice on. At the end of Conservatory, pianist will be able to participate in worship with either a solo, play in a worship team, or playing hymns at the corps
The Praise & Worship track is only a major at CYMI this year. If you're a part of your corps worship team and want to develop your skills further then this is the class for you. Whether you are the lead vocalist or a musician in the team you will learn how to lead a team, run rehearsals, pick songs, as well as getting to play/sing in a team.
For Junior Conservatory there will be a Visual Arts major class. Delegates will need to meet with their instructor during auditions. They can bring 1-2 pieces of artwork to show what they enjoy working on.
NOTE: For Senior Conservatory there will only be a Visual Arts elective class. Delegates will pick one of the major classes (acting, brass, dance, guitar, piano, percussion) and can choose to study visual arts as an elective.
Carolinas Youth & Music Camp (ages 8-12)
Carolinas Youth & Music Camp is a one-week program with around 100 students ages 8-17. This week is a celebration of Salvation Army music & creative arts across North & South Carolina. During this week, each student can choose to major in brass, percussion, acting, dance, praise & worship, or piano. The minors offered are brass, drumline, guitar, gospel choir, singing company (ages 8-11), visual arts, film, or dance. Outside of classes, students will participate in many camp activities such as swimming, archery, boat rides, and many other fun activities!
Carolinas Music & Arts Conservatory (ages 12-17)
Carolinas Music & Arts Conservatory (CMAC) is a four-week program with around 65 students ages 12-17. During this program, each student will choose to participate in band (brass & percussion), acting, dance, guitar, piano, or visual arts. Along with choosing one of those classes, all students have the opportunity to learn how to sing in a choir and will be able to choose a second field of study for an elective which can vary from a film class to piano to an exercise class! Outside of classes, students will participate in many camp activities and fun programs. CMAC also travels and joins local Salvation Army churches on Sunday morning and an annual trip to Carowinds!
We're kicking off the summer by bringing back CYMI: The Carolinas Youth & Music Institute. Check out this video for more information.
