encore performance camp & broadway belles

Encore Performance Camp

July 26-31, 2010 for students entering grades 3-9

We'll be performing a lighthearted, updated musical adaptation of Sleeping Beauty!

Only 3 morning slots and 1 afternoon slot remain open, so hurry!

Since 1992, area residents have had the opportunity to send their children to Carol's one-of-a-kind summer music camp where the emphasis is on having a thoroughly enjoyable musical theater experience.

In 2009, 30 girls and boys in two separate casts performed a fun, original musical entitled Snow White and the Seven Songs. The music included beloved songs from several different musicals and the story line was brought up to date with several new twists.  the audience of young children, older children and adults all laughed their way through the performances.

Campers did an incredible job of learning and rehearsing the show, helping make simple scenery, and deciding upon costuming. Every summer, our audience is amazed at how much the campers can accomplish in one brief week of camp and the final music-filled performance is always a delight.

Sand castle-building Encore "dwarfs" singing By The Sea
Play Song | Stop

Our previous productions – adaptations of Mary Poppins, Annie, Cinderella, Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz – were all fun for everyone in the cast as well as for the audience.

Each camper comes away from the experience with a tremendous sense of accomplishment and a desire to keep learning more.

In 2010, campers again will receive a practice music CD a week or so before camp begins so they can start learning the songs at home.  Auditions are held on the second day of camp and everyone gets cast in a role and often two.

All campers need to bring is a desire to perform and a willingness to be part of a team effort. “Miss Carol” will bring the snacks!

Here's our 2010 Encore Performance Camp schedule:

July 26-31, 2010

• MORNING SESSION 9:00 – noon, Mon thru Fri
  Performance Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Meeting House (campers arrive 8:30 a.m. Saturday unless otherwise instructed)
• AFTERNOON SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 p.m, Mon thru Fri
  Performance Saturday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m. in the Meeting House (campers arrive 11:30 p.m. Saturday unless otherwise instructed)

Registration:

• Now open. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and only a few remain as of June 29.
  

Required forms:

• Encore Information Form (which remains at home)
• Registration Form which is mailed in with supply fee to hold your place
• Hospital Waiver Form which also is mailed in

Supplies:

A supply fee of $25 ($20 for campers who already have a camp t-shirt) must accompany the completed registration form and is nonrefundable.

T-shirts:

Camp t-shirts are distributed on the first day of camp and are required to be worn on two camp days. Those attending our Family Luncheon at McDonald's on Thursday or Friday are urged to wear the t-shirt then, too.

Tuition:

Tuition ($190) must be received by July 2 to guarantee your child's place except for late sign-ups. Prepaid tuition is fully refundable until July 2.

Personnel:

Carol teaches both camp sessions. She is aided by an assistant.  Professional performance (accompaniment) tracks will be used at this year's shows.

Location:

Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke Centre. Camp is held in a lovely double-sized classroom. The ENCORE performance is held "on stage" in the church Meeting House.  The camp is not affiliated with the church and registration is open to all.  The performances also are open to the public.

Phone:

Inquiries should be directed to Carol at 703-250-0554. Cell phone number during the camp day FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY is 703-338-7631.

Here's an additional summer offering for older campers who love to sing:

Broadway Belles, Encore's Select Summer Vocal Ensemble

Musically talented teens and preteens (grades 6-12) will learn and perform a few choral (soprano/alto) versions of Broadway hits.  They will also have the option of auditioning for a limited number of solo performance slots. Interested singers can register for both Broadway Belles and Encore Performance Camp for two very different summertime music experiences.  Please visit the Broadway Belles page for more info.

Some Encore scenes from past summers: