Sizzling Summer Concerts

with NOJO (August 5) 
&  the Madawaska String Quartet (August 12)

Lake Field Music’s 2010 camp program gets underway from August 1 to 15 on the beautiful grounds of Lakefield College School, near Peterborough, ON. This unique summer music camp for adults and families (formerly known as CAMMAC Ontario Music Centre) brings together new and returning amateur musician-campers working directly with exceptional jazz and classical faculty for two weeks of challenging musical skills instruction and creativity.

As in past years, the camp is thrilled to present two feature concerts open to the general public.

Held in the Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School (north end of Lakefield, at 4391 County Road 29, Lakefield, ON), each evening presentation will showcase the musical innovation and showmanship of some of this year’s lead faculty.

Adult tickets can be advance-purchased for each concert for $15 in Peterborough at Titles Bookstore (379 George St.) and at Moondance (425 George St.), and in Lakefield at Happenstance (44 Queen St.). Children under 12 years are free. Tickets also available at the door. For more info call 1-866-273-7697.

 Dark Side of the Moon NOJO-style Thurs, Aug 5, 8 pm

During the camp’s opening week the focus is on jazz and world music. As co-leaders of their band NOJO, Artistic Director/renowned jazz player Michael Occhipinti will collaborate with Canadian jazz star Paul Neufeld to perform on Thursday, August 5, at 8 pm an original big band arrangement of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. This jazzed-up tribute to classic rock is sure to thrill fans of many musical genres. Other camp faculty Kevin Turcotte, Barry Romberg, and Louis Simao, along with a jazz orchestra composed of Lake Field Camp participants, will flesh out the band, and the Bryan Jones Theatre will vibrate with the hot summer-night energy that great music can ensure. www.nojomusic.com

Madawaska String Quartet Thurs, Aug 12, 8 pm

Midway through the camp’s Classical/Chamber focus week, Lake Field Music is proud to present the Madawaska String Quartet for a gorgeous performance evening on Thursday, August 12, at 8 pm. Selections will include classical favourites by Dvorak and Schubert alongside live performances of selections from the Quartet’s new CD, Prefab, including their world-premiere contemporary Canadian composition entitled “Three Short Seasons” by Mike Kane. Jose Evangelista’s “Spanish Garland” will also be performed.

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Lake Field Music

Lake Field Music (formerly the Ontario Music Centre) offers outstanding music instruction for adults and families in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes. Our small classes, marvelous setting and supportive community create a special environment where people of all ages and abilities can share their love of music. Come for a week, be inspired for a lifetime!

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Highlights of Our 2010 Season

August 1-8
Jazz, World & Folk Traditions
The first week of our program is geared towards jazz music, along with world and folk traditions. Brush up on your vocal or instrumental technique with an expert musician, join a jazz combo under the direction of a pro, and chill to the rhythm of a drum circle.

August 8-15
Classical/Chamber, World & Folk Traditions
Week two has a classical music focus, with a little jazz music and world and folk traditions on the side. Pick up a technique class with a master performer. Experience the intimacy of chamber music coached by outstanding instructors. Sing your heart out in a choir or stretch your skills in our symphony orchestra. For something new, ring out in the hand bell choir or catch the rhythm in a percussion class.