2007 Participant Comments

"CAP gave me the confidence to succeed in an audition."

- Jacob Steuer, Percussion, California

"By far, CAP was the most rewarding musical experience I have encountered."

- Lauren Migalski, French Horn, New Jersey

"I enjoyed the camp a lot and found the comments on my playing very helpful."

- Evan Tackle, Alto Saxophone, Washington

"CAP was a fantastic program, with incredible positive direction."

- Gunner Bell, Clarinet, New Jersey

"It was really great and I learned a lot about auditioning. I am now not as scared to audition for college. It was really fun and I made great friends."

- Samantha Newby, Bassoon, Colorado

"I had a great time and grew in my musicianship greatly."

- Robert Armstrong, Tuba, Ohio

"CAP was an extremely valuable experience as a musician. It was a very productive week and now I feel beyond prepared for the audition process at almost any school."

- Michael Roberts, Trombone, Indiana

"CAP gave me the confidence to audition at more competitive schools. The professors are very demanding but also friendly and encouraging, and the week was amazing!"

- Rebekah Sims, Clarinet, Indiana

"It's a great way to work with the faculty, and find out what auditioning is all about."

- Matthew Brunner, Trombone, Michigan

"I felt getting lessons from the actual professors everyday was the best part. Also, getting audition information from lots of different professors and learning valuable music-related skills was very enriching."

- Jenny Shin, Flute, California

"CAP possesses great instruction, a humble environment, and a vast opportunity for outstanding friendship. I could not possibly think of a better way to prepare for my college auditions." 

- Gennaro Paolella, Clarinet, Illinois 

"A most educational experience. The program inspired me to really go for it."

- Laci LeBlanc, Trombone, Texas

"CAP showed me what it would be like to be a music major for a week and improved my playing tremendously."

- Tanner Nassau, Tenor Saxophone, Indiana

"An intense learning experience."

- Kayleigh Schwab, Trombone, Illinois

"Good experience. I learned a lot and had fun."

- Harrison Burks, Clarinet, Georgia

"CAP is a very rewarding and enriching educational experience."

- Sally Woods, Bassoon, Delaware

"I can honestly say I have never learned so much so quickly. This camp was invaluable in the decision of what to do with my life."

- Patrick Shouffer, Trumpet, Indiana

"Spending a week with outstanding professors, counselors, and other musicians really impacted me and motivated me to continue maturing as a musician. CAP also provided me with great tips for auditioning and practicing in the future."

- Sarah Casey, Flute, Illinois

"Professor Rommel was great! He really helped me get a great sense of sound, and positive thought. It's been wonderful."

- Timothy Hamilton, Trumpet, Ohio