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Introducing Camp MMW
Camp MMW will take place in the intimate setting of a beautiful Catskill Mountain resort. You and a select group will gather together for five days of
intensive workshops and seminars, deep listening, musical exploration, and improvisation. No matter what instrument you play, you will
expand your approach to music, improve your listening skills, and interact with other musicians in a completely fresh, innovative way.
You'll break with convention, bust out of your safety zone, and dare to try new things. Think of it as musical cross training. You might
be a guitarist, and study melody with keyboardist, John Medeski. Or a horn player that works on mastering rhythm with drummer, Billy Martin.
Maybe you're a pianist that wants to develop your groove with bassist, Chris Wood. There will be special guests, group collaborations, and,
of course, exclusive performances by MMW. In the anything-goes, non-traditional atmosphere of Camp MMW, you'll be encouraged to experiment,
test your limits, take risks, and enjoy newfound freedom in the process.
80,000 acres of New York State's Catskill Mountain wilderness is the backdrop to the collective creative energy of Camp MMW. You'll be staying at the
lovely Full Moon Resort, which features charming accommodations in either their
turn-of-the-century Catskill country inn known as the Valley View House, or one of seven lodges, cabins, or cottages. The Valley View House is the center of
activities at Camp MMW, and offers cozy and comfortable common areas, including a wrap-around sun porch, library and the main dining room. All accommodations
are shared. To maintain the spirit of discovery, rooming with friends/family/romantic partners is discouraged. As a Camp MMW guest, you'll be provided with
organic, gourmet meals each day, access to Full Moon's spring-fed, Olympic size swimming pool, hiking trails, meadows, and the Esopus Creek.
A typical day at Camp MMW begins with a buffet breakfast with your fellow campers, and the band, from 8AM to 9AM, followed by a Master Class/Seminar with MMW at
9:30AM. At Noon, you'll break for a buffet lunch, from 12:15 to 1:15PM, followed by some free time until 2:45, when everyone breaks up into groups for workshops
with individual band members and special guests. At 6:00, everyone gathers for a seated dinner, followed by the evening's event, which might be a performance and
jam sessions, or a film and discussion, a bonfire, a dance party, or who knows what! You'll spend most of your time with John, Billy, and Chris, and participate
in fun and exciting activities together throughout the week.
Camp MMW runs from Sunday, August 1st, to Friday, August 6th, 2010, and is for musicians ages 16 and up.
Getting there from anywhere
Closest airports: Albany, NY (Albany International Airport), Newburgh, NY (Stewart International Airport)
From Albany and Points North: Take New York State Thruway (87) South towards New York City. Get off at Exit 19, Kingston (see below)
From New York City and Points South: Take the New York State Thruway (87) North to Exit 19 (Kingston). Take Route 28 West (toward Pine Hill.)
Travel approximately 30 miles on Route 28 West to Big Indian/Oliverea. You will pass two billboards for Full Moon Resort as you get near the resort.
Turn left onto County Route 47 (just after a brown sign on Route 28 which says Oliverea 3 miles). Proceed 5 miles on Route 47. Full Moon is on the right.
How to apply
To get in to Camp MMW, you must read the TERMS & CONDITIONS and you must apply.
Space is limited to 80 students, and applications are due by May 3, 2010.
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Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by May 17, 2010.
This is a program for musicians, of varying levels.
You will be required to submit 2 samples of music in MP3 format along with your application. MP3 is the ONLY format, which will be accepted.
At least one music sample must be played solo on your instrument (without accompaniment). Original music is preferred.
There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. If you are accepted, the application fee will be applied toward your tuition.
We will notify you within two weeks of receipt of your application.
ALL instruments welcome, with an interest in creating variety! You must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
PRICING & FEES
Total program cost is $2,000.00, which includes: 5 nights shared accommodations at Full Moon Resort;
organic, gourmet meals; 4 full days of lessons and programs; plus evening events, performances, etc..
If you are accepted, a 50% deposit is due by June 1, 2010, with the total balance due by June 17, 2010.
For cancellations on or before June 10, 2010 all deposits paid will be refunded minus a $250.00 cancellation fee.
For cancellations between June 11 and July 1, 2010, all balances less $500 will be refunded. No refunds for cancellations after July 1, 2010.
Please understand we have an enormous financial responsibility to the facility, and we have invested significantly into the administrative process, which
supports Camp MMW. Please only apply if you are fully committed in your heart, mind, body, and wallet.
We will notify you within two weeks of receipt of your application.
If you are accepted, we will communicate with you primarily via email.
PLEASE provide current, reliable, contact information, and be sure to check your email regularly.
Submissions: You must submit your application along with music samples in MP3 format.
We encourage everyone to get applications in early.
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