No Summer Music Classes will be offered this session as the summer camps below will take up
all of the studio time. All camps are full except Session IV in August (see below)
Summer Music Camps 2010 (Updated)
Mondays are Memorial Park Day at 1331 Portland Avenue in Albany
(Drop Off & Pick Up here every Monday)
Please remember sun screen, hat, jacket, & lunch. Please be on time or even early = happy campers.
SUMMER KODÁLY MUSIC,
Drama, Instrumental & Creative Arts Camp:
(Note: There are still Camp Aide positions open for girls ages 12 to 16)
Camp registration: http://public.iwork.com/document/?a=p206874825&d=Intro_letter_Summer_2010.pages
(or see forms below)
Ages 5 to 10 years
NOTE: View Spring Classes by clicking "Spring Classes 2010" on the right side of blog
NEW CAMP: Session IV: "Compose, Investigate & Perform" (See below)

Alice In Wonderland Broadway Junior Cast 2008 - This summer the cast will be "Disney's Jungle Book Kids" Broadway musical and there are still four cast member openings - call or email Jeff today
Updated May 12, 2010
Session IV: August 2 - 13, 2010 - One week is $300 (first week only) & the Two Week camp is $600 (email Jeff as you
may qualify for an additional discount on the published rate)
“Compose, Investigate & Perform”
(5 openings)
This is going to be a great camp. Please check out the details below:
In this video, you will see Elementary age children currently enrolled in the Music Club After School Program. They are singing and performing a new music game: "Hawaiian Stick Passing Game." These are some of the kinds of activities that take place in the Summer Music Camps.
The children learn how to sing and play the stick passing game without sticks first then they are excited to learn how to add the sticks and it adds a new level of fun to the game.
Crestmont School: These 2nd & 3rd graders play an enjoyable game called "Stone Stone"
Crestmont School: The 2nd & 3rd grade class likes to play this game from Trinidad & Tobago called "I Let Her Go Go"
The Elementary Music Club plays "Draw Me A Bucket of Water" - the children love this folk song game as they usually end up falling down at the end while laughing all the way down to the ground.
FULL Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010
“Music Exploration”
Creative Arts, Music, Piano & Percussion Focus
FULL Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010
"Disney's Jungle Book KIDS"
Broadway Musical
FULL Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010
Beginning Musical – "Everyday Is Earth Day" by Teresa Jennings
Instructor: Jeff Luna-Sparks, M.M.Ed./Kodály
Elementary Camp Cost: $600 per session
Call or email for other special deals
($50 discount between April 2 to May 1, 2009)
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Space limited to 12 students in each session)
(Extended Care is $10 per hour until 5:30 pm on a drop in basis)
Note: Camp Aide positions available for students finishing 5th grade and older and are half price ($300).
FULL Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010 “Music Exploration”- (K - 5th)
One camp Aide position available
This camp features music reading and writing, new folk music games, simple piano lesson, visit to Ifshin Violin, instrumental performances on some or all of the following instruments: violin, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, flute, & piano. Lunch at local parks and two snacks provided per day.
FULL Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010 "Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS" Advanced Musical - Broadway jr. Musical (Audition or invitation only - please check with Jeff) (K - 5th)One Camp Aide position available
This camp will feature a Broadway Junior Musical. Last year it was the “Aristocats" & in 2008 it was “Alice In Wonderland." The musical camp features costumes provided, professional recording CD of the full performance and the instrumental accompaniment, scenery, drama games, crafts, two snacks provided, and lunch at a local park. This camp will feature a final evening performance of the musical where parents will bring a picnic dinner to enjoy during the performance. This camp filled up first the last two years and was loved by all.
FULL Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010 "Every Day Is Earth Day" Beginning Musical by Teresa Jennings – Open to all
This camp will feature a beginning level children’s musical. It is aimed for children who have some experience or no experience at all in performing a children’s musical. The musical camp features a professional recording CD of the full performance and the instrumental accompaniment, scenery, drama games, crafts, two snacks provided, and lunch at a local park. This camp will feature a final evening performance of the musical where parents will bring a picnic dinner to enjoy during the performance. Drama camps have filled up first the last two years.
Session IV: August 2-13, 2010 - ““Compose, Investigate & Perform”
Compose: Campers learn to read & write music through fun music games. New music games will be featured in this camp. Students will learn beginning/intermediate level composing based on their entry level at camp.
Investigate: Children will investigate all of the band instruments through teacher-led investigation of the instruments & performances on trumpet, clarinet, trombone, flute, French horn & percussion. Children will learn percussion accompaniment on conga & bongo drums, xylophones, cajon and many others. Albany Middle School and High School band students will perform for the campers.
Perform: Students learn to perform hit songs from famous & outstanding musicals such as Disney’s Broadway Jr. “Alice In Wonderland,” & “Aristocat KIDS” as well as selections from “Gotta Be Jazz” featuring hits by Duke Ellington & other jazz greats.
All camps include music games, crafts, 2 snacks per day, trips to local parks and the surprise pizza party hosted by Jingle Jamboree on the last day of camp.
EXTENDED CARE: 8 to 9 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Drop-in basis at $10 per hour. If you use the full 30 to 35 hours of extended care the total cost is $300 - a savings of $50 on full use. Charges are based on 15 minute increments at $2.50 for every 15 minutes.
Revised April 24, 2010
(510) 334-8851 Mailing Address: 1016 Talbot Avenue/Albany, CA 94706
Choose one form of Registration:
Deposit: Submit a $100 non-refundable check with your registration form to hold your space in the camp. Balance due by April 1.
Early Registration Discount: You may submit a check for $500 before April 1, 2010 to reserve your space in the camp or $550 when enrolling between April 2 to May 1, 2010.
Registration: If you register after May 1, 2010 the camp fee is $600.
Please make check payable to: Jingle Jamboree Music.
Please mail the form with a check to: Jingle Jamboree Music 1016 Talbot Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 Registration on the first day of class: You may register on the first day of class if there are any openings.
Registration form:
Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010 Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010
Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010 Session IV: August 2 - 13, 2010
First Name of Child: First Name:
Age of Child: Birth date: / / Age: Birth Date: / /
School child attends:
Name of Parents:
email address:
Phone: (Home) (Day) (Cell)
Address:
(City) CA (ZIP CODE)
Refund Policy: The camp fee is based on a $50 non-refundable (no exceptions) administrative fee. Classes are then refunded according to the remaining amount. Camp cancellations must be received in writing. Camp fee is refunded 90% after registration is received and four months prior to the start of the camp; 70% refund six weeks prior to camp; 50% refund five weeks prior to camp. No requests for refunds will be accepted one month prior to camp (no exceptions). There are no refunds after the first class (no exceptions). Refunds require a minimum of two weeks to process.
Liability: Jingle Jamboree Music and its teachers and assistants will do the best to keep your child safe at all times. By signing your child into summer camp you are placing trust in Jingle Jamboree Music. Parents and caregivers relieve Jingle Jamboree Music of all liability or blame should injury occur during the camp. Jingle Jamboree, its director and teachers are also exempt from any liability in case anyone is injured during the camp.
Audio/Video Recording: In order to honor copyrighted material, electronic recording is prohibited.
*
(*Parent Signature indicates your agreement with (Date)
the registration, refund & liability terms above)
Jingle Jamboree Music Policies:
Visitors: In order to enhance your child’s musical experience please keep visitors to a minimum. Children not enrolled in Jingle Jamboree Music classes may not visit without prior arrangements. Grandma & Grandpa and Aunts and Uncles are always welcome, but please caution them to listen quietly with their cell phones off. An occasional picture is okay as long as the children do not seem disrupted by it.
Cell Phones: Please turn them off or to silent during music class. Please do not check your messages during music class as it can be heard in other parts of the room.
Side Conversations: Please no side conversations during the singing of the songs. Your children will have an enhanced learning experience if youremain focused on the class. Use your best judgment and talk only between songs and during transitions. If you have an older student (ages 3 years and up), please observe quietly during class.
Emergency & Allergy Information Form
(One form required for each child)
Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010 Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010
Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010 Session IV: August 2 - 13, 2010
Name of Child: T-Shirt size: Youth: XS, S, M, L, XL
Adult: S, M, L, XL
Age of Child: Birth date: / /
School child attends (if applicable):
Name of Parents:
Address:
(City) CA (ZIP CODE)
Where Can parents be reached during the day? (Fill out all that applies)
Phone: (Home) (Day) (Cell)
Other numbers (Please label):
Any health conditions or medications that we should know about? Please list in full detail:
Food Allergies:
Other Allergies:
My child usually likes the following:
Grapes Oranges Apples Bananas
Watermelon Popcorn Goldfish Apple Juice
Fruit Juice Whole Wheat Crackers Ritz Crackers
Cheddar Cheese Jack Cheese Cheese Sticks (string cheese)
Crème Cheese Graham Crackers Animal Cookies
Typical Daily Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For Kodály Summer Music Camp
8 a.m. Extended Care
9:00 a.m. Welcome - simple & engaging craft
9:30 a.m. First music lesson of the day (Includes music reading, writing, folk song games. Musical camps will include introduction and practicing songs in the musical.)
10:30 a.m. Morning snack
(Healthy snack includes organic produce)
11:00 a.m. Instrumental Accompaniment Lessons on drums, xylophones and other percussion instruments
(Drama focus will occur here during drama camp – including speaking parts for the cast)
Noon Lunch at nearby park (e.g. Memorial, Terrace)
(Includes fun games to play in the park)
1:00 p.m. Second music lesson of the day
(Featuring the “music clothes line”)
2:00 p.m. Afternoon organic snack
2:15 p.m. Folk or computerized craft project
(Craft projects feature local artists & creative exploration on the computer)
3:00 p.m. End of camp day
Drop-in After Care begins at 3:00 pm for $10 per hour
Other activities may include:
Simple piano lessons, instrumental demonstration and performances by local children who play the piano, violin, and other instruments.
Posted by Jingle Jamboree Music at 10:56 PM Monday, February 22, 2010
Summer Music Camps 2010 (Updated)
SUMMER KODÁLY MUSIC,
Drama, Instrumental & Creative Arts Camp:
Camp registration: http://public.iwork.com/document/?a=p206874825&d=Intro_letter_Summer_2010.pages
(or see forms below)
Ages 5 to 10 years
NOTE: View Spring Classes by clicking "Spring Classes 2010" on the right side of blog
NEW CAMP: Session IV: "Compose, Investigate & Perform" (See below)
Alice In Wonderland Broadway Junior Cast 2008 - This summer the cast will be "Disney's Jungle Book Kids" Broadway musical and there are still four cast member openings - call or email Jeff today
Updated May 12, 2010
Session IV: August 2 - 13, 2010
“Compose, Investigate & Perform”
(6 openings)
This is going to be a great camp. Please check out the details below:
In this video, you will see Elementary age children currently enrolled in the Music Club After School Program. They are singing and performing a new music game: "Hawaiian Stick Passing Game." These are some of the kinds of activities that take place in the Summer Music Camps.
The children learn how to sing and play the stick passing game without sticks first then they are excited to learn how to add the sticks and it adds a new level of fun to the game.
Crestmont School: These 2nd & 3rd graders play an enjoyable game called "Stone Stone"
FULL Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010
“Music Exploration”
Creative Arts, Music, Piano & Percussion Focus
Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010
"Disney's Jungle Book KIDS"
Broadway Musical - please call or email as we are looking for the remaining members of the cast - all cast spots open until second day of camp
(Please check with Jeff)(1 opening)
FULL Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010
Beginning Musical – "Everyday Is Earth Day" by Teresa Jennings
(FULL)
Instructor: Jeff Luna-Sparks, M.M.Ed./Kodály
Elementary Camp Cost: $600 per session
Call or email for other special deals
($50 discount between April 2 to May 1, 2009)
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Space limited to 12 students in each session)
(Extended Care is $10 per hour until 5:30 pm on a drop in basis)
Note: Camp Aide positions available for students finishing 5th grade and older and are half price ($300).
FULL Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010 “Music Exploration”- (K - 5th)
One camp Aide position available
This camp features music reading and writing, new folk music games, simple piano lesson, visit to Ifshin Violin, instrumental performances on some or all of the following instruments: violin, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, flute, & piano. Lunch at local parks and two snacks provided per day.
Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010 "Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS" Advanced Musical - Broadway jr. Musical (Audition or invitation only - please check with Jeff) (K - 5th)One Camp Aide position available (1 opening)
This camp will feature a Broadway Junior Musical. Last year it was the “Aristocats" & in 2008 it was “Alice In Wonderland." The musical camp features costumes provided, professional recording CD of the full performance and the instrumental accompaniment, scenery, drama games, crafts, two snacks provided, and lunch at a local park. This camp will feature a final evening performance of the musical where parents will bring a picnic dinner to enjoy during the performance. This camp filled up first the last two years and was loved by all.
FULL Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010 "Every Day Is Earth Day" Beginning Musical by Teresa Jennings – Open to all
This camp will feature a beginning level children’s musical. It is aimed for children who have some experience or no experience at all in performing a children’s musical. The musical camp features a professional recording CD of the full performance and the instrumental accompaniment, scenery, drama games, crafts, two snacks provided, and lunch at a local park. This camp will feature a final evening performance of the musical where parents will bring a picnic dinner to enjoy during the performance. Drama camps have filled up first the last two years.
Session IV: August 2-13, 2010 - ““Compose, Investigate & Perform”
Compose: Campers learn to read & write music through fun music games. New music games will be featured in this camp. Students will learn beginning/intermediate level composing based on their entry level at camp.
Investigate: Children will investigate all of the band instruments through teacher-led investigation of the instruments & performances on trumpet, clarinet, trombone, flute, French horn & percussion. Children will learn percussion accompaniment on conga & bongo drums, xylophones, cajon and many others. Albany Middle School and High School band students will perform for the campers.
Perform: Students learn to perform hit songs from famous & outstanding musicals such as Disney’s Broadway Jr. “Alice In Wonderland,” & “Aristocat KIDS” as well as selections from “Gotta Be Jazz” featuring hits by Duke Ellington & other jazz greats.
All camps include music games, crafts, 2 snacks per day, trips to local parks and the surprise pizza party hosted by Jingle Jamboree on the last day of camp.
EXTENDED CARE: 8 to 9 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Drop-in basis at $10 per hour. If you use the full 30 to 35 hours of extended care the total cost is $300 - a savings of $50 on full use. Charges are based on 15 minute increments at $2.50 for every 15 minutes.
Revised April 24, 2010
(510) 334-8851 Mailing Address: 1016 Talbot Avenue/Albany, CA 94706
Choose one form of Registration:
Deposit: Submit a $100 non-refundable check with your registration form to hold your space in the camp. Balance due by April 1.
Early Registration Discount: You may submit a check for $500 before April 1, 2010 to reserve your space in the camp or $550 when enrolling between April 2 to May 1, 2010.
Registration: If you register after May 1, 2010 the camp fee is $600.
Please make check payable to: Jingle Jamboree Music.
Please mail the form with a check to: Jingle Jamboree Music 1016 Talbot Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 Registration on the first day of class: You may register on the first day of class if there are any openings.
Registration form:
Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010 Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010
Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010 Session IV: August 2 - 13, 2010
First Name of Child: First Name:
Age of Child: Birth date: / / Age: Birth Date: / /
School child attends:
Name of Parents:
email address:
Phone: (Home) (Day) (Cell)
Address:
(City) CA (ZIP CODE)
Refund Policy: The camp fee is based on a $50 non-refundable (no exceptions) administrative fee. Classes are then refunded according to the remaining amount. Camp cancellations must be received in writing. Camp fee is refunded 90% after registration is received and four months prior to the start of the camp; 70% refund six weeks prior to camp; 50% refund five weeks prior to camp. No requests for refunds will be accepted one month prior to camp (no exceptions). There are no refunds after the first class (no exceptions). Refunds require a minimum of two weeks to process.
Liability: Jingle Jamboree Music and its teachers and assistants will do the best to keep your child safe at all times. By signing your child into summer camp you are placing trust in Jingle Jamboree Music. Parents and caregivers relieve Jingle Jamboree Music of all liability or blame should injury occur during the camp. Jingle Jamboree, its director and teachers are also exempt from any liability in case anyone is injured during the camp.
Audio/Video Recording: In order to honor copyrighted material, electronic recording is prohibited.
*
(*Parent Signature indicates your agreement with (Date)
the registration, refund & liability terms above)
Jingle Jamboree Music Policies:
Visitors: In order to enhance your child’s musical experience please keep visitors to a minimum. Children not enrolled in Jingle Jamboree Music classes may not visit without prior arrangements. Grandma & Grandpa and Aunts and Uncles are always welcome, but please caution them to listen quietly with their cell phones off. An occasional picture is okay as long as the children do not seem disrupted by it.
Cell Phones: Please turn them off or to silent during music class. Please do not check your messages during music class as it can be heard in other parts of the room.
Side Conversations: Please no side conversations during the singing of the songs. Your children will have an enhanced learning experience if youremain focused on the class. Use your best judgment and talk only between songs and during transitions. If you have an older student (ages 3 years and up), please observe quietly during class.
Emergency & Allergy Information Form
(One form required for each child)
Session I: June 21 to July 2, 2010 Session III: July 19 - 30, 2010
Session II: July 5 - 16, 2010 Session IV: August 2 - 13, 2010
Name of Child: T-Shirt size: Youth: XS, S, M, L, XL
Adult: S, M, L, XL
Age of Child: Birth date: / /
School child attends (if applicable):
Name of Parents:
Address:
(City) CA (ZIP CODE)
Where Can parents be reached during the day? (Fill out all that applies)
Phone: (Home) (Day) (Cell)
Other numbers (Please label):
Any health conditions or medications that we should know about? Please list in full detail:
Food Allergies:
Other Allergies:
My child usually likes the following:
Grapes Oranges Apples Bananas
Watermelon Popcorn Goldfish Apple Juice
Fruit Juice Whole Wheat Crackers Ritz Crackers
Cheddar Cheese Jack Cheese Cheese Sticks (string cheese)
Crème Cheese Graham Crackers Animal Cookies
Typical Daily Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For Kodály Summer Music Camp
8 a.m. Extended Care
9:00 a.m. Welcome - simple & engaging craft
9:30 a.m. First music lesson of the day (Includes music reading, writing, folk song games. Musical camps will include introduction and practicing songs in the musical.)
10:30 a.m. Morning snack
(Healthy snack includes organic produce)
11:00 a.m. Instrumental Accompaniment Lessons on drums, xylophones and other percussion instruments
(Drama focus will occur here during drama camp – including speaking parts for the cast)
Noon Lunch at nearby park (e.g. Memorial, Terrace)
(Includes fun games to play in the park)
1:00 p.m. Second music lesson of the day
(Featuring the “music clothes line”)
2:00 p.m. Afternoon organic snack
2:15 p.m. Folk or computerized craft project
(Craft projects feature local artists & creative exploration on the computer)
3:00 p.m. End of camp day
Drop-in After Care begins at 3:00 pm for $10 per hour
Other activities may include:
Simple piano lessons, instrumental demonstration and performances by local children who play the piano, violin, and other instruments.