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About Drumset and Percussion Camp
DRUMSET AND PERCUSSION CAMP WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2014 DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. The Drumset And Percussion Camp, part of the Goucher Summer Arts Institute is normally held annually during July at Goucher College in Towson, MD, a suburb of Baltimore.
Clips from final camp concertStudents 13-18 years old with at least one year of school band or private lesson experience are welcome.
See camp teachers and others in action on these video clips:
Our focus for 2013 was again on performance. Ensemble offerings included Jazz and Contemporary Music Combos, Percussion Ensemble, West African (Ghanaian) Ensemble, Drumline, Afro-Cuban Percussion Ensemble, Dance Accompaniment, Brazilian Percussion, World Percussion, and more!
Such a wide range of performance opportunities within a single camp is rare and is made possible through the occasional integration with the other camps of the Institute: Jazz Plus Camp, Audio/Multi-Media Camp, and Dance Camp.
Campers enjoyed a wide variety of formats
- clinics
- masterclasses
- workshops
- private lessons
All were presented by our experienced and nurturing faculty.
Frequent evening concerts provided the opportunity to take in professional performances by faculty and guest groups.
On the final day, campers presented a music concert for the public while performing in numerous ensembles.
The 2013 Drumset and Percussion Camp faculty and performers included:
Kwame Ansah-Brew– Goucher College, Fritete
Wes Crawford – Camp Director, Goucher College faculty, MD/DE Percussive Arts Society President.
Jerome Herskovitz- Goucher College faculty, Peabody Institute faculty, former Alvin Ailey Dance Company accompanist.
Joanna Huling– Peabody Conservatory graduate, works in numerous orchestras and other groups.
Dr. Michelle Humphreys – Shepherd University faculty, University of MD- Baltimore County faculty, BSO Education Consultant.
Iktus Percussion Quartet– performing as a duo, from New York City
John Locke- Goucher faculty, Peabody Institute faculty, Baltimore School of the Arts, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Keith Larsen- Founder of Baltimore Drum Company and Mid-Atlantic Drum store
Marshall Maley – VA/DC Percussion Arts Society Chapter President, noted teacher
Joe McCarthy– Afro Bop Alliance, Naval Academy Band
John Parsons- drummer for Navy Commodores, premier Jazz ensemble
Dr. N. Scott Robinson – Towson University faculty, Goucher College faculty, performed and recorded with Benny Carter, Glen Velez, Paul Winter Consort, et al.
Scott Tiemann– MyDrumLesson.com; University of Maryland- Baltimore County.
Nucleo Vega– Drumming book author, melodic drumming pioneer.
Music Business Discussions and Ensemble Recordings!
Another unique aspect of the camp consisted of discussions concerning the music business by performing faculty members. Each camper also receives a downloadable recording of their performances.
Campers stayed in dorms on the Goucher College campus or commuted daily.
Thanks to the following sponsors and friends for their support of the 2012 Camp: Goucher College, Black Swamp Percussion, Baltimore Drum Company, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, Dream Cymbals, Grover Pro Percussion, Locke Percussion, LP, Maley’s Music, Mid-Atlantic Drum LLC, MusicAndGames4U.com , MyDrumLesson.com, ProLogix Percussion, Remo, Vic Firth, Yamaha Drums, and Zildjian Cymbals.
How to find out more
For information about the 2014 Drumset And Percussion Camp, contact Wes Crawford at 301-275-4675 or wesdrummer@msn.com. For questions about the Goucher Summer Arts Institute in general or regarding staying on campus, contact Linda Garofalo (Institute Director) at 410-337-6493 or linda.garofalo@goucher.edu.
"Thanks, Wes! What a treat! We can't wait until next year! Thanks for making this such a wonderful experience for all of the percussionists. The camp exceeded our expectations by far, and we had very high expectations!"
"I can't wait for this year's Drum Camp. It was the time of my life last year and I can't stop thinking about it!"
"Thank you for the wonderful experience [my son] had at Drum and Percussion Camp this summer. It gave him the opportunity to play in a variety of ways with different groups. He learned new instruments and gained a broader knowledge of music history. He was able to use the experience he had with drums and grow with this program. The exposure to the talented instructors and all they offered made this camp an experience that [my son] would like to participate in next year."