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​Sign Up Below for Summer Programs!

These week-long Summer Music Programs are held at Galvin Middle School and Wakefield High School.
Cost: $150, which includes tuition, a camp t-shirt, and any additional materials

Each week concludes with a Showcase or Concert!

ELEMENTARY SUMMER PROGRAMS

SIGN UP FOR ELEMENTARY SUMMER PROGRAMS
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​​​First Steps in Music...and Beyond!
Completed Grades K-1
​​Summer Jam!
Completed Grades 2-4
July 11 - 15
8:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Galvin Middle School
Showcase: July 15, 11:00 am
July 11 - 15
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12:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Galvin Middle School
Showcase: July 15, 3:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Zini, Dolbeare Music Teacher
This music camp is an extension of the music instruction provided to students during the school year. Students will engage in “Tuneful, Beatful, and Artful” music activities, learning a variety of songs and games and dances! Students will also have built-in, strategically designed breaks throughout the morning including an arts and crafts time! A final “showcase” performance will be given on the last day of camp! Kids will also receive a recording containing recordings of music they made throughout the week! Please email Mr. Zini with any questions!
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Zini,  Dolbeare Music Teacher
​“Summer Music Jam!” is a fun, fast-paced environment where students will learn and make music together and have tons of fun doing it!  Activities will include: world drumming, percussion jam bands with instruments, games designed for development in music literacy, vocal development activities, movement games, and folk dancing. A final “showcase” performance will be given on the last day of camp. Kids will also receive a recording containing recordings of music they made throughout the week!
Please email Mr. Zini with any questions!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Orchestra
Completed Grades 5-8

Sign Up For
Orchestra
July 25 - 29
12:00 - 3:30 pm
at Wakefield High School
Concert: July 29, 3 pm
at GMS Auditorium

INSTRUCTOR: 
​
Sarah Bowen
 
WPS Strings Teacher
Summer Orchestra is an opportunity for students who have completed 5th-8th grade to play together over the summer. Students will play lighter/pop songs in an ensemble setting as well as receive instruction in a small group sectional setting. Participating students receive a camp tee shirt. The week concludes with a performance for family and friends.
PREREQUISITES:
​At least one year of instruction on their current instrument (unless approved by director​)
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​Honors Band
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Completed Grades 5-8

Sign Up For
​Honors Band
July 25 - 29
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8:00 - 11:30 am

at Wakefield High School
Concert: July 29, 11 am
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at GMS Auditorium

INSTRUCTOR: 
Jenna DiMento
​​​GMS Band Director
This one week ensemble allows students to play in a fun, supportive, mixed level environment to keep up their "chops" and put the skills they have gained throughout the year to work performing styles of music not commonly seen in their ensembles during the school year, including movie music, pop, rock and/or jazz. With the assistance of a select group of high school music mentors, as well as other members of the Wakefield Music Faculty, students will work to prepare a performance both as a full ensemble and smaller instrument-specific sectionals.
PREREQUISITES: ​At least one year of instruction on their current instrument (unless approved by director​)
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​Jazz Workshop
Completed Grades 6-8

Sign Up for
​Jazz Workshop
July 18 - 22
​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Wakefield High School
​Concert: July 22, 11 am
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at GMS Auditorium

INSTRUCTOR: 
Michael Morel

​GMS Band Director
This one week program provides an opportunity to further instrumental music skills while studying the jazz genre. Jazz workshop is great way for first time students to explore jazz, and for veteran jazz band members to expand improvisation and ensemble playing skills. With the assistance of both professional staff and a select group of high school music mentors, students will learn in both the full ensemble and smaller instrument-specific sectionals.
PREREQUISITES: At least one year of instruction on their current instrument (unless approved by director)
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A Cappella Workshop
Completed Grades 6-8

Sign Up for
​A Cappella Workshop
August 15 - 19
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​​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Wakefield High School
​Concert: August 19, 11 am
at GMS Auditorium

INSTRUCTORS: 
Ana Morel 
& Kienan Reilly 
WHS & 
GMS Choral Directors
This one week program provides an opportunity to further vocal music skills while studying the contemporary a cappella genre. The A Cappella Workshop will give students the opportunity to work on solo singing, vocal percussion, choreography, microphone technique, and improvisation, while being assisted by both professional staff and a select group of high school music mentors. 
​PREREQUISITES: None
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Wakefield High School >
      • Warrior Marching Band
      • Choral Department
      • Theater Arts
      • Tri-M
    • Galvin Middle School >
      • Band
      • Chorus
      • Orchestra
      • Drama Club
    • Elementary >
      • Woodville Music
    • Wakefield Music Boosters
    • 4-12 Performance Handbook
  • Events Calendar
  • Summer Programs
  • In the News
  • Venues
  • Contact Us