1. Illinois summer youth music

2. Daily Schedule
Activities at ISYM begin at 8AM and end at 10:30PM. Daytime: Evening: Large ensemble rehearsals Movie night Small ensemble rehearsals Swimming Sectionals Bowling Technique classes Basketball, Soccer Individual practice time Attend a Concert

3. Electives
Alexander Technique Gamelan Barrage (Sess. 1 & 2) Improvisation (Sess. 2 & 3) Beginning Piano Music Technology Composition/theory Rock band/Song writing Conducting Ukulele Didgeridoo

4. Apply To camp Camp Sessions $100 Deposit due by check or online
Camp Sessions
Session 2 – June 26-July 2:
Junior Band, Orchestra, piano (5-8)
Session 3 – July 10-16:
Junior Bands, Chorus (6-8), Jazz, Piano

5. Cost for camp $650 for a resident
$150 Scholarships available to 7th Grade Students through PHIL 
David J. Thomas (DJT) Scholarship fund - $300 to a 7th grade Band student – Pick up the paper work and fill out ASAP!
A bonus $50 awarded to each student that participated in Illinois Superstate Festival!

6. isym.music.illinois.edu For more information…
Please visit the official ISYM website at
isym.music.illinois.edu

7. Arrival
9-11 AM Registration and placement auditions at Illinois Street Residence Hall (ISR)* 11:30 AM Parents meeting in ISR Dining Hall 12:15 PM Lunch on your own 1:00 PM Commuter meeting—probably none of us 1:30 PM Campus tour for all students 3:00 PM Campus tour for all students 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Floor Meeting 7:00 PM ISYM opening night meeting * You should all have your audition music by now. If not, it is on the ISYM website.

8. packing
ISYM Packing List Medical Form (if not already sent) Alarm clock Bathrobe Shower shoes (flip flops) Towel, shower caddy for soap, shampoo, etc. Extra blanket or comforter (It can be cold in the dorms!) White dress shirt for concert Black concert pants/skirt Dark concert shoes Swimsuit (optional) Sweatshirt Umbrella Rolling luggage cart/shoulder strap for larger instruments Backpack or side bag Comfortable walking shoes Dressy outfit for evening concert Spending money (no more than $8-10 dollars per day is needed) Card games, small board games for free-time Cell phone and charger or pre-paid phone card Instrumentalists: folding music stand Extra reeds, valve/slide oil, mutes, strings Pencils for rehearsals

9. auditions
Each ISYM program requires participants to perform an audition on the first day. The audition determines placement of students within the large ensembles and for the pre-college programs, it serves as an assessment that determines solo and chamber ensemble repertoire. Audition material varies by program. Some of the material is available for download below. BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO FIND THE MATERIALS FOR YOUR SELECTED PROGRAM.

10. counselors
The counseling staff is comprised of dedicated men and women who are typically active public school teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. Counselors are responsible for the supervision of all student activities outside the class day and are on 24-hour call throughout the duration of the camp. Typically we have two counselors living on each dorm floor. Contact –

11. Forms
Make sure these are all filled out! You should have received these in the mail. -Medical Form -Media Release Form -Food Allergy Form -Standards of Conduct Agreement

12. Website

13. FAQ
2013 Frequently Asked Questions .pdf