SUNY Potsdam

Crane Youth Music 2012

July 1-July 14, 2012

Crane Youth Music (CYM) was founded in 1973 and is proud to be celebrating its 39th session this summer. To this day, CYM continues a heritage of outstanding and cost-effective musical training for middle and high-school musicians, ages 12-18, throughout the United States.

The staff includes Crane School of Music faculty supplemented by additional guest artists/teachers. All students attend master classes taught by master teachers, perform in large group ensembles, and have the opportunity to receive training in music theory and aural skills. String performers participate in string sectionals and chamber music groups in addition to orchestra. Pianists receive individual lessons, coaching, and group piano instruction in the electronic piano labs. Vocalists perform in a variety of choral ensembles and work in small class lessons as well as master classes. Woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists rehearse with a band twice daily and also perform in like instrument ensembles. Crane has an outstanding choral heritage and all students have the opportunity to perform in the all-camp choir.

• Camp Choir • Orchestra • Chamber Choir • Chamber Music • Concert Band •
• Jazz Ensemble • Jazz Band • Piano • Symphonic Band • Wind Ensemble •
• Voice • Treble Choir • Men's Ensemble • Harp •

CYM campers learn from master teachers in superb facilities. The five-building Crane Music Center houses the 1,200-seat Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, the 450-seat Sara M. Snell Music Theater, 15 classrooms, 4 large rehearsal rooms, 60 studios, 70 practice rooms and a music library.

More than 350 students attended Crane Youth Music last year. In the past 38 years more than 9,650 young musicians have participated in the program. CYM alumni are now performing in major symphonies or teaching in universities and schools nationally. Recreational activities are available in the afternoon, and evening concerts include performances by student groups, visiting artist-performers, and the Crane School of Music faculty. 

View the Tentative 2012 Daily Schedule for more details about how campers will spend their time at Crane Youth Music.

CYM Concert Series

This summer, students will once again have the opportunity to attend concerts featuring professional artists.  The 2012 CYM Concert Series includes performances by Wayne Bergeron and the All Star Big Band, Susquehanna String Band, Orchestra of Northern New York, Potsdam Brass Quintet, Aria Reed Trio and more!

Crane Youth Music is coordinated by:
Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation
SUNY Potsdam
389 Van Housen Ext.
44 Pierrepont Ave.
Potsdam, NY 13676

Phone: (315) 267-2167
E-mail: cym@potsdam.edu

For more information about Potsdam, including travel directions and local lodging and dining, please visit the Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation or check out the other summer camps at SUNY Potsdam!