MBSC ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS:

TUNE Class: Participants are assigned to one of our level-specific Group Classes and taught music by ear from a different faculty member at each TUNE class. Each TUNE class also has a matching REVIEW class the next day, during which we make sure the tune is memorized, and go deeper to learn the chords and discuss style/arrangement/improvisation considerations.

Group Classes are separated by level/age: Professional, Amateur Adult Slow, Amateur Adult Fast, College, High School Advanced, High School Intermediate, Middle School, and Kids (Ages 10+).

Elective Class: Faculty and Assistant Faculty share a variety of topics/styles/techniques, with options available for all skill levels for participants to choose from.

Band Rehearsal/Coaching - Participants form small bands with peers from their group classes, and choose one tune they learned from TUNE classes to perform on the Culminating Concert.  Faculty coaches rotate amongst all the bands to help with arranging, ensemble playing, improvisation, and stage presence.  

Masterclass - Participants get a “practice performance” in front of half of the camp, as well as half of the faculty, who provide coaching on arranging, ensemble playing, improvisation, and stage presence.

Nightly Jams - casual music making after dinner led by “Jam Instigators”!

Beach Time - Our hotel is right on a beautiful beach, where we go swimming or take walks in the evening after class!

CLASS LOCATION:

All class activities and meals happen at the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach:

520 Royal Palm Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32960

HOTEL LOCATION:

Nightly jams, beach time, and Dinner on Tues/Thurs happen at the Ocean Breeze Inn:

3384 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL

CONTACT:

If you’re having any issues during camp that we can help with, or should be aware of, please reach out to us at MikeBlockStringCamp@gmail.com.