Session I - Off to a GREAT start!

97 string players joined 18 staff members at Session I of the 2012 MASTA String Camp.  This 30th anniversary of the 3-day session continues a great tradition of fun, camping, and musical development.

Our campers arrived this morning and after getting comfortable in their cabins immediately went to rehearsal.  There, all 97 campers were lead by Music Directors Carol Johnson and Sarah Jaeger for our opening rehearsal.

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After morning rehearsals we had some recreation time, playing Sharks and Minnows in our recreation field.  After a lunch of hotdogs, beans, veggies, and tater tots we headed to a much needed rest hour.  That lead to our 1st 3-way rotation.  Three way rotation is where we move between three classes, one focused on rhythm techniques, one focused on theory concepts, and one focused on ear training with our instruments.

The afternoon continued with choice recreation time where several students chose to cool off in our lake.  After a taco bar for dinner and another rehearsal we ended the day with a staff concert.  The wonderful staff shared their talents with the students as they had their evening snack.  Bed time has been uneventful and everyone is tucked in for a good night's sleep.

Tomorrow we continue our learning and begin our preparations for our closing concert.

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