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The Ohio Northern University Summer Music Camp (ONU SMC) is designed for students in grades 7-12, and provides many performing and educational opportunities for musicians of every ability level.
Camp is held on the beautiful campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. All rehearsals, classes, and performances are held in Presser Hall and the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.
Campers reside in air-conditioned rooms featuring private sleeping quarters and bathrooms.
Meet our Guest Director
Pat Meeks has a BME and MA in Music Education from Eastern Kentucky University, with additional graduate work at the University of Akron. Throughout her teaching career she has done extensive volunteer work with the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA), including serving a term as its president and traveling to Washington, DC, to advocate for music and the arts at the annual leadership assembly of the National Association for Music Education.
While she has received many awards for her outstanding leadership (including the OMEA Distinguished Service Award in 2017 and the 2018 Arts Creator of the Year award from the Arts Advocacy of West Central Ohio) and has led her band groups to collect around 60 state awards in her time as a teacher, that isn’t the motivating factor for her. She says, “I think too often we look at the results of music education: the concerts, the marching band. And that’s really the least important. Music education is a day to day process. That’s where we see children blossom.”
Format
Campers come for the week to immerse themselves in learning and performing music. Students follow a daily schedule of classes and participate in ensemble(s) for their chosen musical focus.
Camp Offerings
Large Groups
Full Orchestra, Symphonic Choir, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
Small Groups
Steel Band, Rock Band, Brass Choir, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Contemporary A Cappella, Advanced Guitar, Sectionals for Every Instrument.
Classes
Music Theory, Music Cultures, Rock and Roll History, Music History, Ukulele, Music Tech, Choral conducting, Instrumental conducting, Jazz History, Jazz Improv, Basic Conducting, Beginning Guitar, SRT: Sound Recording Technology, Beginning Piano Lab
Faculty
ONU SMC is taught by professional musicians and music educators, including ONU Music Department Faculty and ONU alumni.
What Makes ONU Music Camp Special
For over 50 years ONU SMC has been providing music opportunities and education for students as far away as Germany and as near as Ada, OH.
Students are challenged at their level in a safe environment where they can grow and excel in their musical abilities.
In addition to musical experience, we let kids be kids with fun summer activities that bond and foster new friendships! A healthy balance of music and fun.
Camp Events
Staff Recital, Camper Honors Recital, Camp Talent Show, Small Ensembles Concert, Final Camp Concert
All events are free and open to the public with livestream links for family and friends who cannot make the travel to see the concerts in person.
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