Summer Arts Institute

List of 6 items.

• Artists of Tomorrow JR. (PK-1)

  AOT JR. is the place for younger campers to experience a little of everything in the arts! Throughout the week, campers will create works of art, experience instruments and music of all kinds, play theatrical games, and invent creative movement pieces. Every Friday there will be a live performance showcasing the work of our artists!
  

  
  

  Each week centers around a different theme that results in a unique weekly experience. Campers can sign up for one week, a few weeks, or all seven!
  
  

  Themes:

  Week 1-Around the World
  Week 2-Discover Disney
  Week 3-Beach Week
  Week 4-Week at the Movies
  Week 5-Pop Stars
  Week 6-Superhero Stars and Vibrant Villains
  Week 7-Decades
  
  

  This is a full-day camp for one week or a half-day option ending at lunch time.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (incoming Pre-K-1st graders)

• Guitar

  Begin your first steps toward learning to play the guitar. The class will feature learning many of the basic chords used in popular songs, along with developing techniques for single note guitar solos. This is a great class for inquisitive young musicians. Learn to play along as a group, finishing the class as a unique performing rock band! No experience required. All participants must bring their own guitar.
  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Week 2 (incoming 4th-8th graders)
  
  About the Instructor
  Mr. Fisher in one of Berkeley Preparatory School’s upper and middle division music teachers. He works primarily with the piping and guitar students, though enjoys playing the piano and many of the other woodwind and brass instruments. He likes to make learning fun and believes music is a gateway to an enriched, artistic way of living. One of his favorite quotes is “Where words fail, music speaks.”  He enjoys working with young musicians and helping them develop an appreciation for music.

• Violin

  Take your first steps to become the next violin virtuoso! Campers will play musical games, practice rhythm patterns, learn how to play the violin and more. There will be a grand finale with a performance of what we have learned throughout the week! Bring your music talent and curiosity, and come spend the week learning music and practicing the violin. No experience required! 
  
  

  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Weeks 3 and 4 (incoming 2nd - 5th graders)
  
  About the Instructor
  Rodrigo Esteban joined Berkeley this year as a World Language teacher, but his relationship with music stems back to his family. Both of his parents were professional guitarists that performed with orchestras all over the world. Rodrigo grew up playing the guitar and the violin at home, but he decided to focus on the violin when he joined the Conservatory of Music in Alcala de Henares, where he obtained his professional degree. After his studies, he has performed with several orchestras, including City of Alcala Orchestra, University of Alcala Orchestra and Orquestra Simfonica Segle XXI.

• Artists of Tomorrow (2nd-5th graders)

  Artists of Tomorrow is the Arts Institute’s weekly program for rising Pre-k through fifth graders. Throughout the week, campers will create works of art, experience instruments and music of all kinds, produce short films, play theatrical games, and invent creative movement pieces. Every Friday there will be a live performance showcasing the work of our artists!
  
  Each week centers around a different theme that results in a unique weekly experience. Campers can sign up for one week, a few weeks, or all seven!
  
  

  Themes:

  Week 1-Around the World
  Week 2-Discover Disney
  Week 3-Beach Week
  Week 4-Week at the Movies
  Week 5-Pop Stars
  Week 6-Superhero Stars and Vibrant Villains
  Week 7-Decades

  
  
  

  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (incoming 2nd-5th graders)

• Bagpipe Camp

  This morning camp, led by Patrick Fisher of Berkeley's Music Department, is for pipers of all levels who want focus in strengthening their individual skills. Attention will be given to developing stronger confidence in playing and understanding of unique piping techniques and embellishments. Bagpipes provided, practice chanter required.
  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Week 3 (incoming 6th-8th graders)
  
  About the Instructor
  Mr. Fisher in one of Berkeley Preparatory School’s upper and middle division music teachers. He works primarily with the piping and guitar students, though enjoys playing the piano and many of the other woodwind and brass instruments. He likes to make learning fun and believes music is a gateway to an enriched, artistic way of living. One of his favorite quotes is “Where words fail, music speaks.”  He enjoys working with young musicians and helping them develop an appreciation for music.

• More camps coming soon!