Summer Camps (CYM)

Crane Youth Music (CYM) was founded in 1972, and is proud to be celebrating its 36th 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.

Performance Opportunities at CYM:
Camp Choir • Orchestra • Chamber Choir • Chamber Music • Concert Band • Jazz Ensemble • Piano • Symphonic Band • Wind Ensemble • Voice • Treble Choir

The Staff includes Crane School of Music faculty supplemented by additional guest artist/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 the full orchestra. Pianists receive individual lessons, coaching, and group piano instruction in the electronic piano labs. Vocalists perform in a variety o f choral ensembles and work in small class lessons as well as masterclasses. 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.

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 newly renovated 450-seat Sara M. Snell Music Theater, 15 classrooms, 4 large rehearsal rooms, 60 studios, 70 practice rooms and an in-house library.

More than 325 students attended Crane Youth Music last year. In the past 35 years more than 8,500 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.

Comments about CYM

"I loved CYM last year, this year, and I'm definitely coming back next year!! I love music!" - Violinist, Brighton, NY

"Another outstanding year at CYM! It's the highlight of my summer and something I look forward to every year. I'm already counting down the days!" - Trumpet, Plattsburgh, NY

"For the past four years CYM has been a part of my summer and after those two weeks I feel I've made huge musical accomplishments." - Flute, Albany, NY

"CYM has greatly sparked my interest in the many different aspects of music! This has to be the best camp out there!" - Cello, Fayetteville, NY

"My daughter was a young first year camper. She thoroughly enjoyed herself at camp. ank you for giving her such a wonderful first experience!" - Mother of Violinist, Long Island, NY

Auditions

There are no entrance auditions for Crane Youth Music. There will be auditions for placement in the ensembles and studios on Sunday, June 29. All campers should be prepared to play or sing a short etude or piece that demonstrates their level of performance. Scales and sight reading may be a part of the instrumental audition. Jazz ensemble auditions should include a short example in jazz style and improvisation.

Instruments

Instruction in master classes is provided for the following: STRINGS: violin, viola, cello, string bass, and harp; WOODWINDS: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone; BRASS: trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba; PERCUSSION; VOICE; PIANO. Large instruments such as string bass,tuba, percussion, harp and all keyboard instruments are furnished. Campers must bring all other instruments. We recommend that all students carry instrument insurance on privately owned instruments. CYM and SUNY Potsdam cannot be responsible for damage or loss.

Private Lessons

Some students may wish to arrange for additional private lessons with a studio teacher while at camp. Such opportunities would depend on the availability of the instructor. The regular studio teacing rate is $40/hour, $20/half-hour. Arrangements should be made with the studio teacher upon arrival and NOT the Crane Youth Music office.

Housing, and Meals

CYM campers live in double rooms in the College residence halls and eat in a central dining hall. A full-time residence hall director and counseling staff supervises housing, many of whom are current Crane School undergraduates, with a student-counselor ratio of 10 to 1. Crane Youth Music is licensed by the New York State Department of Health.

Transportation

Commercial bus service is available to Potsdam. Route information for those driving to Potsdam will be included in your information packet upon registration. CYM will provide transportation from the bus station to campus.

Medical Services

The College Health Service supervises emergency medical service with referral if necessary, to the Canton-Potsdam Hospital and its staff. In compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations, the College staff includes a full-time medical director. Parents will be notified of any emergency. Health forms are mandatory.

Fees

Resident camper $910; commuter $625 (includes daily lunch).
A non-refundable deposit is due with registration. All fees must be paid by May 30. Full refund, minus the deposit, will be made up to May 30; no refunds will be issued after this date. An information packet will be sent upon receipt of your registration.

Please register early; some instrument quotas are reached by early March. Don't be disappointed

The Scott LaVine CYM Scholarship

This is a relatively new scholarship developed to partially assist campers with financial need to attend CYM. Application materials can be found at the CYM web site and require a recommendation from a private or school instructor, a letter from a parent or guardian concerning the financial need, and a copy of the most recent NYSSMA solo adjudication sheet or a comparable document of evaluation. There are a limited numb er of partial scholarships available. Awards will be made in mid-April 2008.

The Roy Schaberg CYM Scholarship

This scholarship is for students planning to enroll at SUNY Potsdam and The Crane School of Music. All CYM campers are eligible for an annual scholarship developed in honor of the founding camp director, professor emeritus Roy Schaberg. Please contact camp director Mark Hartman for more details.

Contact Information

For more information call: (315) 267-2167 or (315) 267-2538
E-mail: cym@potsdam.edu
http://www.potsdam.edu/crane/CYM

Crane Youth Music is coordinated by:
Non-Credit, Conferences, and Special Programs
SUNY Potsdam
389 Van Housen Ext.
44 Pierrepont Ave.
Potsdam, NY 13676