June 25-29, 2015 n Cerritos, CaliforniaInspiring Workshops for Yamaha Students n Junior Original Concert

Combine Music Camp with aFamily Vacation in Southern California!

The Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, home of the 2015 Yamaha Music Camp, is close to every major attraction in SoCal. So after you learn, explore and enjoy greatmusic at Yamaha Music Camp, stick around for more fun. Family members accompanying camp participants can also stay in the camp accommodations.

Junior Original Concert (JOC)Music Camp includes the 2015National JOC, where outstandingYamaha Music School studentsfrom the U.S. and Canada will perform original compositions. Theconcert, which is free and open to the public, will take place onSunday, June 28 at 5:30pm in theSierra Room at Cerritos Center forthe Performing Arts. Immediatefamily members of registered participants will receive tickets.

Yamaha Music Camp and National JOC 2015 – Registration Form

Student Workshops These energizing sessions complement, augment and inspire students’ ongo-ing studies at Yamaha Music School. Campers will participate in all workshops:Piano Performance, Keyboard Ensemble Performance, Composition, Percussionand Vocal.

Piano PerformanceEach student will receive instruction on technique, interpretation and style onprepared repertoire, which they will perform. Lessons are held in a supportivesmall-group environment where students can learn from each other.

Keyboard Ensemble PerformanceThis workshop will explore the manybenefits of making music while beinga part of a larger musical unit. It willreinforce understanding of balance,instrumentation and arranging, not tomention be great fun! The workshopwill culminate with an informal ensemble concert.

Composition Students are asked to bring in one completed or in-progress composition for this workshop for review and suggestions pertaining to elements includingstructure, form and style.

PercussionThis workshop will focus on helping the student develop a strong, steady pulsewhile exploring rhythm with percussion instruments that will strengthen thiscore principle of the creative process. Students will have the opportunity toplay various instruments in this inspiring, energetic, hands-on session.

VocalThis all-camper workshop will stir your inner Pavarotti/Callas! Singing is a basic,necessary activity in making good music. It is the seed from which musicalideas grow. Enjoy singing with your fellow campers at the end of the day!

Participant � YMES student (Age:____ ) � YMES teacher � School owner/administrator

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Yamaha Music School

Accompanying Responsible Adult*

Home Address

Phone � Home � Cell � Other

Alternate Phone � Home � Cell � Other

*Required for students attending from outside of Southern California.

Email Address

Emergency Contact (outside camp)

Emergency Contact Phone

National JOC tickets ____ (Max. of three; concert performers do not need a ticket)

Teacher Recommendation – Required for Student Registration!I have read and understand the prerequisites for participation in the 2015Yamaha Music Camp and, as the teacher of the student(s) named on this form, verify that the student(s) meet or exceed the minimum level requirements.

Teacher Signature

Please complete this form and mail it with your check for all tuition, room, and meal costs to Yamaha by May 29, 2015.Mail to: Yamaha Corporation of America, Attn: YMES, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620

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Now Open to All JMC

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Check-In Date Check-Out Date

The official Yamaha Music Camp dates are Thursday, June 25, 2015 (check-in) to Monday, June 29, 2015 (check-out). Additional nights and all incidental charges must be paid to the hotel at check-out. The hotel requires a personal credit card imprint upon check-in to ensure payment of all incidental charges and/or additional nights.

Register for the Plan that Applies to You (See plan descriptions above)

� Camp Plan A – $875.00

� Camp Plan B – $475.00 x ___ participants

� Daily Pass A – $185.00 x ___ day(s) / � June 26 � June 27 � June 28

� Daily Pass B – $50.00 x ___ day(s) / � June 26 � June 27 � June 28

Participant T-Shirt Size: Youth: � Small � Medium � Large

Adult: � Small � Medium � Large

AccommodationsCamp HousingOfficial housing for Yamaha Music Camp will be at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotellocated in Cerritos, California.

Attendees From Outside of Southern California Attending students from outside of Southern California must be accompaniedby at least one adult (parent, legal guardian, or adult assigned by parent orlegal guardian) who will be responsible for the student during camp. The student and adult are required to stay at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel. Other accompanying family members may also stay in the hotel during camp (upto four guests per room).

Attendees within Southern CaliforniaStudents and teachers who reside locally may stay at the Sheraton Cerritos but are not required to do so. Commuting students must arrive at Music Camp,located inside the hotel, promptly at the start of each day and participate in all events. Attendance at workshops is limited to the registered participant. Students will be chaperoned by their designated camp counselor.

Hotel Check In and Check OutStudents, teachers and accompanying family must check in between 3:00-6:30pm on Thursday, June 25 in order to attend camp orientation at7:00pm. School administrators may check in any time after 3:00. Suggestedcheck out time is Monday, June 29 by 12:00pm.

Plans & CostsCamp Plan A (Required for participants outside of Southern California)• Four nights stay at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel – one room, up to four guests

• Lunch and snacks during camp (June 26-28)

• 12 Student workshop sessions

• Orientation, welcome party and farewell reception

• Tickets to the U.S. National Junior Original Concert

• Cost: $875 / per student (Additional student campers sharing the sameroom should select Plan B)

Camp Plan B (For participants within Southern California)• Lunch and snacks during camp (June 26-28)

• 12 Student workshop sessions

• Orientation, welcome party and farewell reception

• Tickets to the U.S. National Junior Original Concert

• $475 / per student

Daily Teacher/Administrator Pass A• One night stay at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel

• One day of student workshop observations

• Tickets to the U.S. National Junior Original Concert

• $185 / person

Daily Teacher/Administrator Pass B• One day of student workshop observations

• Tickets to the U.S. National Junior Original Concert

• $50 / person

Teachers and administrators should arrange their own lunch as they choose,separate from camp participants.

MealsDuring Music Camp, lunch will be served in a designated dining room withinthe hotel. Camp lunches are reserved for participants only – students andscholarship teachers. Snacks will also be provided to camp participants. Familymembers should arrange their own lunch as they choose, separate from theirparticipating family member(s); students will eat lunch with their camp group,chaperoned by their camp counselor. Breakfast and dinner are not included incamp plan.

All fees must be paid in advance with registration. We accept paper checks forpayment only. Credit/debit cards are not accepted.

NEW Student Prerequisites1. JMC or YMC graduates currently studying at an authorized Yamaha Music

School in a group or private lesson may attend.

2. The student’s teacher should recommend the student on the Music Campregistration form and help the student prepare.

3. Students must complete the following pre-camp assignments:

Piano: Prepare two repertoire pieces; student will perform during the Piano Performance workshop sessions.

Composition: No preparation required. No previous composition experiencenecessary. Students who have composition experience are requested tobring a composition they are currently working on or one that is completed.

Keyboard Ensemble: Prepare (practice) assigned ensemble part(s).

Example Repertoire

Notebook for Anna Magdalena - BachNotebook for Nannerl - Leopold MozartMinuets and other Dances - Haydn, MozartSelections from Op. 27, Op. 39 - Kabalevsky

Sonatinas - Clementi, Kuhlau, Spindler, Beethoven25 Etudes, Op.100 - BurgmullerTarantella, Op. 65, No. 4 - Prokofiev

Invention No. 1, Little Preludes - J.S. BachSonatinas - Clementi, Kuhlau, Spindler, BeethovenSonatas Op.49 - BeethovenSonata K.545 - Mozart18 Characteristic Studies, Op.109 - BurgmullerLe Petit Negre - Debussy

2 and 3-part Inventions - J.S. BachSonata K.330 - MozartNocturne, Op. 55 No.1 - ChopinRumanian Folk Dances - Bartok

Pieces below are samples of student repertoire. More elementary or more advanced repertoire is acceptable.

For more information, including workshop instructors, visit www.yamaha.com/us/joc15

Age

8-9

9-10

11-13

13-15

Level

I

II