Our 2024 Music and Gospel Arts Camp, held from July 6 - 13, was a phenomenal experience filled with learning, creativity, and fellowship. We welcomed 109 campers from 13 corps across the great Southwest Division, making it a diverse and vibrant event.
Main Classes and Activities
Campers participated in various core Music and Arts classes, including:
Brass Banding
Drama Class
Keyboard Class
Dance Class
Guitar/Bass Class
Drumline
These classes provided a solid foundation for the campers to explore and develop their musical and artistic talents.
Choir Classes
Our choir program featured three choirs categorized by age:
Navajo Choir (Senior Choir)
Overgaard Choir (Intermediate Choir)
Heber Choir (Junior Choir)
These choirs worked diligently throughout the week, preparing for their performances at the final concert.
Electives
In the afternoons, campers had the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives, allowing them to tailor their camp experience to their interests. The electives included:
Hip-Hop Dance Elective
Devotion In Motion Elective
Worship Keyboard Elective
Recorder Choir Elective
Ukulele Elective
Video Production Elective
Visual Arts Elective
Choir Chimes Elective
Evening Programs
Each evening, we ended the day with engaging and enjoyable Evening Programs, which included:
Campfire
Music Staff Fun Night
Soloist Competition
Worship Night
Elect-Fest
These activities not only provided entertainment but also strengthened the sense of community among the campers.
Final Concert and Awards
The week culminated in a Final Concert where campers showcased what they had learned to friends and family. It was a proud moment for everyone involved, and several campers were recognized for their exceptional dedication and improvement throughout the week.
Here is a list of our award winners:
Junior Band Award: Luke Craig, Phoenix Citadel
Beginning Band Award: Solunch Dorbah, Phoenix Citadel
Keyboard Award: Kara Thorpe, Phoenix (Kroc)
Drama Award: Mitchel Myers, Tucson AMPHI
Guitar Award: Lucas McWilliams, Las Vegas Citadel
Dance Award: Jordan Boyd
Drumline Award: Alexis Stone, Phoenix (Kroc)
Navajo Choir Award (Senior Choir): Aundrea Jefferson-Silver, Henderson United
Overgaard Choir Award (Intermediate Choir): Alexis Stone, Phoenix (Kroc)
Heber Choir Award (Junior Choir): Micah Baker, Tempe
Vocal Solo Award (Junior): Hadji Woinewala, Phoenix Citadel
Instrumental Solo (Junior): Luke Craig, Phoenix Citadel
Instrumental Solo (Senior): Gabriel Romero, Phoenix Maryvale
Honor Boy Camper Award: Harlem Weeden, Estrella Mountain
Honor Girl Camper Award: Aundrea Jefferson-Silver, Henderson United
Eric Loveless Award: Aundrea Jefferson-Silver, Henderson United; Luke Craig, Phoenix Citadel; Gabriel Romero, Phoenix Maryvale
Captain Perfecta Weeden concluded the event with a recap of our theme, "Rejoice," highlighting the growth and accomplishments of our campers. It was truly an awesome time at the Music and Gospel Arts Camp, and we look forward to seeing all the campers again next year.
Thank you to all the campers, staff, and families for making this camp a memorable and enriching experience!
For more pictures, please visit our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SWMusicArts.
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