Summer Music Program in Italy for High School Students

Musica Vesuviana Festival - Italy Summer Camp:
Musica Vesuviana (MV) offers an international summer music program in Italy for Italian and American student instrumentalists and vocalists of high school age. This 2-week camp takes place at the Fondazione Passarelli in Salerno, south-western Italy. Salerno is situated less than 30 miles south of Naples and 145 miles south of Rome. Musica Vesuviana´s curriculum includes an eclectic mix of American and Italian music and musical styles, taught by American and native master teachers. The classes will be taught in English. However, all students will immerse themselves in daily lessons of conversational Italian language taught by a native instructor. Financial aid and payment plans may be available for students who qualify.

2-Week Summer Music Camp in Italy for Teenagers:
On arrival each student is assessed to determine their level of proficiency. Their music lessons are then customized to meet their individual needs and goals. Daily assessment will measure progress and determine areas of weakness / strength. In addition to private instruction, students will be placed in appropriate ensembles commensurate with their abilities.

Course Curriculum:
- Guitar Ensemble, Rhythm and Bass 
- American Music: Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rock, Broadway Musicals,
- Classes in Ensemble, Music Appreciation, History of Music, Harmony
- Multimedia lessons
- Musical/cultural exchanges with Italian students
- Learning and playing Italian music
- History of Italian music
- Basic Improvisation/scat singing
- Italian Language Lessons
- Italian culture/history
- Customized/individual instructions

Master Classes:
These will be lectures/demonstrations by guest artists on various aspects of performing, improvisation, composition, songwriting, and personal experience. Q/A and group discussion will encompass part of the class, providing students with an opportunity to explore the artists' opinions and strategies for success. There will be a wide variety of topics, and at times there may be group participation.
 
Group Lessons:
These daily lessons will address topics such as instrumental technique (tone, articulation, intonation, expression, etc.), practice habits, and other related topics. Ensembles will meet daily and all students will perform in a concert at the end of the festival. There are also opportunities for solo and chamber- music performances.
   
Theory and Improvisation (for advanced students): 
This daily class provides students with a basic understanding of chord/scale relationships and improved aural skills. Students will be taught music theory and how it applies to improvisation and composition.

Special Lectures:
Each day, faculty will give special presentations that provide support for the scheduled daily classes. These special lectures usually focus on real-world experiences and music industry challenges.    

Jam Sessions:
These daily "after hour" jam sessions are informal playing and singing experiences.

Excursions/Activities:
- Tour of Pompei
- Paestum temples and museums
- Salerno Arechi Castle and Duomo, Vietri, Amalfi Coast
- Rome (The Vatican, Coliseum, Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain) full day