SUNY Potdam

Crane Youth Music

6.27.10 - 7.10.10

Crane Youth Music (CYM) was founded in 1972 and is proud to be celebrating its 38th session this summer. To this day, CYM continues a heritage of outstanding and cost effective musical training for young musicians, ages 12-18, throughout the eastern 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. Instrumentalists rehearse with a band twice daily and also perform in chamber 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

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 325 students attended Crane Youth Music last year. In the past 37 years more than 9,000 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. This summer, students will once again have the opportunity to attend concerts featuring professional artists and groups such as the Orchestra of Northern New York, the Susquehanna String Band, and the All-Star Big Band.

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

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!