Hello NEAMC Campers,

"I went to band camp this summer!"  What a remarkable thing to say as an adult. Hopefully it brings up wonderful memories and associations with being a kid again and playing your instrument  for the pure joy of it, with no expectations or competition.  There is nothing like just making music for the love of it.

That’s what the New England Adult Music Camp is all about.  It’s a place to make new friends, learn some things, relax, and take in the natural  beauty of late summer in Maine on the shores of Snow Pond. Yes, loons are guaranteed. As are campfires. You get to pick the things that best nurture you, whether it’s a music theory class, practicing in one of the practice cabins in the woods, a swim in the lake,  an evening concert, an afternoon nap, or sharing music with fellow musicians.

We are hard at work making plans for the coming camp session. There will be many of the usual activities: social hour each afternoon on the patio outside the lodge overlooking the lake;  jam sessions with the Drum circle, Irish or Dixieland band, or Recorders in the evening after supper; final concerts in The Bowl followed by a “lobstah” dinner, and of course our evening activities featuring surprising faculty and camper performances. Your non-musician spouses, partners, and friends can choose various "Green Tag" activities focused on a wide range of Maine activities on and off campus.

The full schedule of ensembles and seminars will be available in June, so check back for updates.

If you are a returning camper you know how much fun it is, and if you are someone thinking about trying adult camp for the first time….JUST DO IT!