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INFORMATION & ARRIVAL BOOKLET

Dear SMAS Parents & Campers,

On behalf of the California State University, Stanislaus and the Department of Music, welcome to the 2018 Summer Music at Stanislaus camp! We are very excited to bring you another summer filled with music and are extremely proud of the program we have put together this year! This year’s esteemed conductors and program directors include:

2018 ENSEMBLE/PROGRAM DIRECTORS: Junior Camp (June 10-16) Senior Camp (June 17-23) Band Elisha Wilson (Stan State, Fresno CC) Band Dr. Stuart Sims (Stanislaus State) Jazz Jamie Dubberly (Stanislaus State) Choir Dr. Daniel Afonso (Stanislaus State) Orchestra Don Grishaw (Pitman HS) Jazz Joe Mazzaferro (Stanislaus State) Piano Dr. Yan Yan Chan (Stanislaus State) Orchestra Ryan Murray (Stanislaus State) Piano Dr. Brandon Bascom (Fresno CC)

In this information and arrival packet, you will find pertinent information about SMAS including information and guidelines, daily schedules, what to bring, student health forms, releases of liability, and maps. Please be sure to read the document carefully and let us know if you have any questions when arriving at camp.

Thank you all for choosing to be a part of SMAS 2018! I look forward to working with each and everyone of you!Regards,

Joe MazzaferroSMAS Camp Director

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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

ARRIVAL INFORMATION Any student arriving by bus, plane, or train must phone the camp director’s office, (209) 667-3533, at least one week before camp to make arrangements to be picked up by camp staff. The closest point of arrival by train is Denair. The closest airport is Modesto, and the bus station is in Turlock. MEDICAL INFORMATION Medical information must be either sent to the camp office before the beginning of each session or brought to camp at the time of registration. Parents will be expected to cover the costs of medical treatment and/or medication not covered by insurance. Medications should be in medi-paks, which bear the camper’s name and identify each time of dosage. These will be turned in to the camp office at registration. As a legal requirement, all medications must be in the original packaging or bottles that identify the prescribing physician, the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. Be sure to bring enough medication to last the entire time the camper is at camp. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONCamp Office (during camp dates only 9am-5pm) (209) 667-3533. After hours please use the Residence Life Village phone number which will be handed out at registration.YOUR CAMP MAIL ADDRESS Student Name Senior/Junior Session SUMMER MUSIC AT STANISLAUS Stan State Music Department1 University CircleTurlock, CA 95382 HOUSING Resident students will be staying in the Stan State Residence Life Village. This complex is composed of mini-apartments that house four students each. Each apartment has its own bathroom, living room, refrigerators, and small microwaves. STUDENT DISCIPLINE No student may leave campus at any time unless permission is given IN WRITING by a parent/guardian. Students who are commuting must remain on campus for the duration of the day. Resident campers driving to camp must leave their cars in the parking lot for the week. Their car keys will be held by the camp director. A parking pass will need to be purchased in advance. NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OR DRUGS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS. Please note medications being taken on the health form.BEHAVIOR CLAUSE We encourage campers to have fun and enjoy their time at camp. However, to ensure the campers’ safety and enjoyment, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior consists of: running or rollerblading in the halls, rough-housing, excessive yelling or noise, foul language, or any other activity that could place you or any other camper or counselor in harms way. A reminder: all cell phones must be turned off during rehearsals and concerts.


EXPULSION A student will be immediately expelled from camp for the following reasons: • Use or possession of illegal drugs or alcohol. • Failing to be in assigned housing at required time. • Driving during camp without permission. • Leaving campus. • Harassment (sexual or otherwise) or Bullying • Being in a dorm room or living room with a member of the opposite sex for ANY reason

A student who fails to follow these procedures or who causes a disruption of camp rehearsals, classes, or concerts may, after consultation with the camp director, be expelled. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN IF A STUDENT IS EXPELLED OR VOLUNTARILY LEAVES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ILLNESS (in which case a pro-rated refund will be given) COMMUTER INFORMATION Commuters for either camp are expected to attend rehearsals and classes from 8:30am until 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Lunches are included. Commuters are to check-in daily with our check-in counselors who will be stationed at the bridge outside of the music department in Lot 3 (see map for details). This year we are encouraging commuters to stay on campus for evening recreation. Parents are expected to pick campers up by 9:30pm at the University Housing Dorms. Dinner will be provided and the cost of dinner is included in this year’s commuter fee. If your student needs to check out earlier please contact the camp director prior to the start of camp.REGISTRATION INFORMATION ALL STUDENTS (INCLUDING COMMUTERS) - Registration will take place in the center of the residence complex (see directions) between 1:00-2:45pm on Sunday, June 10 for the Junior Session and 1:00pm-2:45pm on Sunday, June 17 for the Senior Session. At this time students will be given their room assignments. Students wishing to room together may email [email protected] or call the camp director at (209) 667-3533. Up to four students may room together. ALL STUDENTS CONCERNED MUST REQUEST THE SAME GROUP. INSTRUMENTAL AUDITIONS Students should have some music prepared for the Sunday afternoon audition. It may be a solo, or a part of band, orchestra, or choral literature they have performed. The prepared musical selection should be no longer than 3 minutes in length and should demonstrate their technical and musical skills to the best of their ability. Scales should also be included. Wind and percussion placements for orchestra will also be made at this time. ALL PERCUSSIONISTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN STICKS AND MALLETS. Vocalists are not required to audition. LOCKERSThere are a LIMITED number of lockers available to campers. Lockers will be assigned during the Sunday afternoon auditions. DIRECTIONS TO STAN STATE RESIDENCE COMPLEX (Also See Attached Maps)

From the North From the South South on Highway 99 North on Highway 99 Monte Vista exit - turn left at bottom of ramp Monte Vista exit - turn right at bottom of ramp Crowell Rd. - turn left Crowell rd. - turn left Ansel Adams Blvd - turn right Ansel Adams Blvd. - turn right Village Circle - Turn right Village Circle - turn right Pull up to the circle to unload Pull up to circle to unload


2018 DAILY SCHEDULES Junior Session | Sunday, June 10 - Saturday, June 16 Senior Session | Sunday, June 17 - Saturday, June 23

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

DAILY SCHEDULE (M-F)

START END ACTIVITY LOCATION

1:00pm 2:45pm REGISTRATION CHECK-IN University Housing

2:45pm 3:30pm All Camp Meeting Snider Hall

3:30pm 5:00pm Auditions (Locker) Music Building

5:00pm 6:30pm Dinner Dining Hall

6:30pm 8:00pm Ensemble/Piano Rehearsals Music Building

8:00pm 9:30pm Evening Activity University Housing

10:00p 10:30pm In Dorms/Lights Out Dorms


7:30am 8:30am Breakfast Dining Hall

8:45am 9:35am Elective A Music Building

9:45am 10:35am Masterclasses Music Building

10:45am 12:15pm Ensemble/Piano Rehearsals M22, M39, Snider Hall

12:30pm 2:30pm Lunch & Recreation Dining Hall, Dorms

2:30pm 3:20pm Elective B Music Building

3:30pm 5:00pm Ensemble/Piano Rehearsals M22, M39, Snider Hall

5:00pm 5:30pm General Session Snider Hall

5:30pm 7:00pm Dinner Dining Hall

7:00pm 9:30pm Evening Activity University Housing, Music Building

9:30pm 10:30pm In Dorms/Lights Out Dorms


SATURDAY CONCERT SCHEDULE Junior Session

SATURDAY CONCERT SCHEDULE Senior Session



8:30am 9:15am Concert Band Dress Rehearsal

Snider Recital Hall Stage9:30am 10:15am Orchestra Dress Rehearsal

10:30am 11:00am Jazz Band Dress Rehearsal

11:15am 12:00pm Piano Dress Rehearsal

12:00pm 1:15pm Lunch Dining Hall

1:30pm 4:00pm

CONCERT Piano Jazz Ensemble Orchestra Concert Band

Snider Recital Hall M22 - Warm-Up Room

4:00pm CAMPER CHECK-OUT



8:30am 9:05am Concert Band Dress Rehearsal

Snider Recital Hall Stage

9:20am 9:55 am Orchestra Dress Rehearsal

10:10am 10:35am Jazz Band Dress Rehearsal

10:45am 11:20pm Choir Dress Rehearsal

11:20am 12:00pm Piano Dress Rehearsal

12:00pm 1:15pm Lunch Dining Hall

1:30pm 4:00pm

CONCERT Piano Choir Jazz Ensemble Orchestra Concert Band

Snider Recital Hall M22 - Warm-Up Room

4:00pm CAMPER CHECK-OUT


EVENING ACTIVITIES & THEMES New this year: each full day at camp features a theme and evening activity! Listed below are the themes and activities for each day so that campers can come prepared! (Please be sure that all apparel is camp appropriate)

DAY THEMES EVENING ACTIVITY

Sunday —————————————————————Campfire Ice breaker activities and a relaxed environment to get to know your new fellow campers!

Monday

Musical Monday Music related shirts of any kind! Wear a band/artist t-shirt, a musical t-shirt, your school’s music shirt, ect!

SMAS Camp Olympics Get up and moving! A variety of fun sports and activities to play with all of your new friends at camp.

TuesdayTie-dye Tuesday Dig your favorite tie-dye shirt out of your closet to look rad with your new friends.

Movie Night Kick back with some snacks and watch a great movie! Movie TBA.

Wednesday

Wizard Wednesday Wands, invisibility cloaks, fake beards, pointy hats! Whether it’s Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, show off whatever house you belong to!

Variety Show Put your acting and improvisational skills to the test!

Thursday

Thriller Thursday Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand… Terrify your friends with spooky costumes.

Ice Cream Social Beat the heat and enjoy some yummy ice cream with your friends! Games, dancing, and activities, will also be included!

FridayFashion Friday Put your fashion skills to the test and show off your friday best!

Staff/Chamber Concert SMAS Faculty will perform as well as some of the camp chamber groups!


SMAS RESIDENT CAMPER CHECKLIST CLOTHING:

❏ Daily Attire (all attire must be school appropriate)

❏ Season appropriate tops/bottoms/dresses (at least 5 days worth)

❏ Pajamas (at least 6 days worth)

❏ Undergarments (socks, underwear, ect.)

❏ Comfortable walking shoes/shoes for outdoor activities

❏ Light sweater (just in case)

❏ Bathing suit

❏ Concert Attire

❏ Black dress shoes (with black dress socks or nylons as necessary)

❏ Black dress pants

❏ White button down shirt

-OR-

❏ Black skirt (passed the knee or longer)

❏ White shirt (short or long sleeve but not sleeveless)

TOILETRIES & DORM SUPPLIES: ❏ Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash

❏ Brush/Comb

❏ Deodorant

❏ Toothbrush/Toothpaste

❏ Bathing towel/swimming towel

❏ Other personal care items

❏ Pillow/Linens&blankets OR sleeping bag

❏ Snacks

❏ REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

❏ Board Games/Crafts that you may want to share with your roommates

MUSICAL SUPPLIES: ❏ Instrument (Please have instrument checked and all necessary repairs done before you arrive at camp.)

❏ Instrument accessories (i.e. sticks and mallets for percussionists, reeds, cork grease, valve oil, instrument

stand, neck straps, mutes, extra strings.)

❏ Audition music (exclusion: vocalists do not need to audition)

MISC: ❏ Pencils (for rehearsals and electives)

❏ Sunblock/hat/chapstick for protection from the sun

❏ Money (There are opportunities to purchase a variety of items at the Campus Bookstore, as well as the University grocery store and the

arcade. Please do not bring more money than necessary. C.S.U.S. is not responsible for stolen money or lost articles.) FORMS:

❏ PARENT AUTHORIZATION & AGREEMENT FORM (please mail in or scan/email before camp) ❏ HEALTH & INFORMATION FORM (to be filled out electronically)


SMAS COMMUTER CAMPER CHECKLIST

CLOTHING: Daily Attire

❏ Must wear seasonal and school appropriate attire to camp everyday

❏ Comfortable walking shoes/shoes appropriate for outdoor activities

Concert Attire (Saturday Only):

❏ Black dress shoes (with black dress socks or nylons as necessary)

❏ Black dress pants

❏ White button down shirt

-OR-

❏ Black skirt (passed the knee or longer)

❏ White shirt (short or long sleeve but not sleeveless)

Water Activities

❏ Bathing Suit

❏ Towel

MUSICAL SUPPLIES: ❏ Instrument (Please have instrument checked and all necessary repairs done before you arrive at camp.)

❏ Instrument accessories (i.e. sticks and mallets for percussionists, reeds, cork grease, valve oil, instrument stand,

neck straps, mutes, extra strings.)

❏ Audition music (exclusion: vocalists do not need to audition)

MISC: ❏ Pencils

❏ Snacks

❏ REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

❏ Sunblock/hat/chapstick for protection from the sun

❏ Money (There are opportunities to purchase a variety of items at the Campus Bookstore, as well as the University grocery store and the arcade.

Please do not bring more money than necessary. C.S.U.S. is not responsible for stolen money or lost articles.)

FORMS: ❏ PARENT AUTHORIZATION & AGREEMENT FORM (please mail in or scan/email before camp) ❏ HEALTH & INFORMATION FORM (to be filled out electronically)


PARENT AUTHORIZATION & AGREEMENT

This agreement is given in consideration of my child’s voluntary participation Summer Music at California State University, Stanislaus (“Activity”), on the following date(s) (Check One):

r Junior Session (June 10-16, 2018) r Senior Session (June 17-23, 2018)

INFORMED CONSENT WARNING AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK • I understand that there are inherent risks and dangers associated with participation this event. • I assume responsibility and confirm that my child is in adequate physical condition and physically able to

participate in activities such as, but not limited to: walking, playing games, sports, swimming, overnight stay, generally touring and accessing CSU Stanislaus facilities.

• I understand that participation may involve risks including but not limited to: physical injury, drowning, permanent injury, disabilities and even death.

• I agree to assume all risks, whether known or unknown to me, of my child participating in this activity. RELEASE OF LIABILITY On behalf of myself and my heirs, I release from liability and promise not to sue the State of California, the Trustees of The California State University, California State University, California State University, Stanislaus, and their employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents (collectively “University”) from any and all claims, including claims of the University’s negligence, resulting in any physical or psychological injury (including paralysis and death), illness, damages, or economic loss or emotional loss my child may suffer because of participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.

I am aware of the risks associated with traveling to/from and participating in this activity, which include but are not limited to physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), economic or emotional loss, and/or death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or other’s actions, inaction, or negligence; conditions related to travel; or the condition of the Activity location(s) or facilities. Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT I am the parent or legal guardian of the Participant. I understand the legal consequences of signing this document, including (a) releasing the University from all liability on my and the Participant’s behalf, (b) promising not to sue the University on my and the Participant’s behalf, (c) and assuming all risks of the Participant’s participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity. I allow Participant to participate in this Activity. I understand that I am responsible for the obligations and acts of Participant as described in this document. I agree to be bound by the terms of this document.

I have read this document, and I am signing it freely. No other representations concerning the legal effect of this document have been made to me.

Participant Name (Print):

Parent/Guardian Name (Print):

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

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