Parents are certainly put under a great deal of pressure where their kids are concerned, and they often pass that feeling on down the line. In order to push them in what they feel is the proper direction in life, it is often necessary to deliver them to educational opportunities that will be an investment in their future. Musical Theater Camp is just such a place where kids can get a great start in life.
These camps are a starting ground for young people who feel drawn to explore the more creative side of their nature. They may want to learn a new talent, or continue to receive a detailed instruction on how to fully master an instrument that they had started picking on during their last summer visit. A musician never ceases to be a student.
In the past these camps were remembered by their attendees as boring retreats for children who had parents vacationing abroad. Children with hopes for attending pricey acting schools in New York or France would be enduring their summers in theaters, sweating over an ancient Oboe rather than hanging with their friends at the pool. Years later, it would seem that these are the very people who later make it into Hollywood and Broadway.
It is the belief of most creative people that all human beings have some sort of creative talent, and this perspective is strongly held. When young people are given the encouragement they need to overcome basic fears, then getting on a stage and performing becomes much easier. It really is simply a matter of helping them feel confident enough to face the fear of the audience.
These children are often fortunate enough to receive instruction from famous musicians that we all listen to every day. In fact, these celebrities take a strong interest in the future of these kids, and the music industry as a whole. One might even wonder how the kids get over being star-struck enough to actually learn anything.
Students are often given the choice at the beginning of their stay to decide what they wish to focus on for the season. One child may opt to learn an entirely new instrument or style of music. Another child might want to spend the season focusing on dance, acting. Or even mime.
Many parents consider it to be cruel to push their children the way these parents do, and there is a good chance that they are correct about that. However, the kids themselves often feel they have the time of their lives every summer, and would not trade it for anything. These kids will have the chance to attend colleges that specialize in the arts.
Years ago the campers would get sick of endless musical drills, singing drills, and other monotonous activities. Now they belt out the tunes of their favorite rock stars, learn to write a play, or have the opportunity to master a rare instrument no one has ever heard of. These kids really do not think they are being mistreated, but rather are gifted with open doors for the future.
These camps are a starting ground for young people who feel drawn to explore the more creative side of their nature. They may want to learn a new talent, or continue to receive a detailed instruction on how to fully master an instrument that they had started picking on during their last summer visit. A musician never ceases to be a student.
In the past these camps were remembered by their attendees as boring retreats for children who had parents vacationing abroad. Children with hopes for attending pricey acting schools in New York or France would be enduring their summers in theaters, sweating over an ancient Oboe rather than hanging with their friends at the pool. Years later, it would seem that these are the very people who later make it into Hollywood and Broadway.
It is the belief of most creative people that all human beings have some sort of creative talent, and this perspective is strongly held. When young people are given the encouragement they need to overcome basic fears, then getting on a stage and performing becomes much easier. It really is simply a matter of helping them feel confident enough to face the fear of the audience.
These children are often fortunate enough to receive instruction from famous musicians that we all listen to every day. In fact, these celebrities take a strong interest in the future of these kids, and the music industry as a whole. One might even wonder how the kids get over being star-struck enough to actually learn anything.
Students are often given the choice at the beginning of their stay to decide what they wish to focus on for the season. One child may opt to learn an entirely new instrument or style of music. Another child might want to spend the season focusing on dance, acting. Or even mime.
Many parents consider it to be cruel to push their children the way these parents do, and there is a good chance that they are correct about that. However, the kids themselves often feel they have the time of their lives every summer, and would not trade it for anything. These kids will have the chance to attend colleges that specialize in the arts.
Years ago the campers would get sick of endless musical drills, singing drills, and other monotonous activities. Now they belt out the tunes of their favorite rock stars, learn to write a play, or have the opportunity to master a rare instrument no one has ever heard of. These kids really do not think they are being mistreated, but rather are gifted with open doors for the future.
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