Denny Middle School Music Dept. Presents
Midwinter Break Music Camp
February 19th—22nd
Denny Middle School is excited to be sponsoring a FREE midwinter break music camp for students in grades
5-8. The music camp will offer programs for concert band, orchestra, choir, jazz, steel drums, and marching
percussion (drumline). Students will receive group instruction from certified music teachers, and participate
in sectionals and small ensembles led by exceptional high school and college musicians. This will be a great
opportunity for students to develop friendships with kids from different schools and an excellent way to
have fun and playing music during the midwinter break from school.
Each student will be assigned to one primary (Band, Orchestra, or Choir) and one secondary
(Jazz Band, Steel Drums, Drumline, or Choir) music ensemble.
The days activities will consist of two hours of rehearsal in their primary ensemble and one hour of rehearsal
in their secondary ensemble. Additional time will be provided for sectional rehearsals,
guided by experienced high school and college musicians, as well as for games and other activities.
The mood of the clinic will be educational but fun and laid back. Our aim is to have a good time making
music together and to help elementary students to feel safe and comfortable in a middle school setting.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The coordinator of the clinic is Marcus Pimpleton, music director at Denny Middle School. Mr. Pimpleton
has been the director of music at Denny Middle School for the past six years where he has
taught band, orchestra, choir, and steel drum classes. During the summer months Mr. Pimpleton
also serves as director of the Seattle Public Schools All-City High School Marching Band and the Federal
Way Public Schools Junior All-City Bands.
The orchestra portion of our program will be led by Mr. Chris Boscole, director of music at Franklin
High School. The choral portion will be led by Katherine Arpo, music director at Aki Kurose.
In addition a team of high school and college musicians will be on hand to provide small group and
one on one assistance to students.
ENSEMBLES OFFERED
Band: Students will learn the fundamentals of good ensemble playing (pitch and rhythmic accuracy, intonation, tone
quality, blend and balance, dynamic contrast, and phrasing) while enjoying playing some fun concert and pep band music.
Orchestra: Students will learn the fundamentals of good string technique while enjoying some fun arrangements
for chamber and string orchestras.
Choir: Students will establish good singing habits and fundamentals while exploring some fun arrangements for young
and developing voices.
Steel Drum Ensemble: Students will receive an introduction to instruments of the steel drum band as well as talk
about the interesting history of the steel pans development over time to the instruments we now see today.
Jazz Ensemble Students will explore the concept of jazz playing with a particular focus on swing playing and improvisation.
Marching Percussion (Drumline): Students will work on developing good percussion playing habits and grip while
working on some fun exercises and cadences for the marching band drum line.
*Ensemble Placement depends on suitable enrollment in all programs and space availability.
All ensembles will perform in a Friday afternoon concert.
REGISTRATION FORM
Student Name_____________________________________________ Age_______ Gender: �� M �� F
Last, First MI
School____________________________ Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 Music Teacher: __________________________
Major Instrument:_________________________ Yrs Played_____ Other Instruments?____________________________
Ensembles Interested In: Band Orchestra Choir Steel Drums Jazz Ensemble Drumline
Address _____________________________________________ City _____________________ Zip______________
Parent/Guardian Name__________________________ Home Phone__________________ Mobile________________
PERMISSION AND MEDICAL RELEASE FOR MIDWINTER BREAK MUSIC CAMP
I ________________________________ parent or guardian of____________________ have reviewed information regarding the midwinter break
music camp at Denny Middle School. I have reviewed the list of expected activities and I am aware of any special dangers and risks inherent in participating
in this activity. I herby give my permission for my daughter/son to participate in this activity. I authorize and consent to medical, surgical,
hospital care, treatment and procedures deemed necessary or advisable by the physician to safeguard my child’s health if I cannot be contacted. I
waive my right to informed consent of such treatment. I also authorize a copy of this consent form to be treated with the same authority as the original.
___________________________________________ ________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Student Medical Information ___________ Allergies _________ Special Needs __________ Medications
Explain:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return by February 12, 2008 to: Marcus Pimpleton
Denny Music Department
8402 30th AVE SW
Seattle WA 98126