Shekinah Mobile Camp
Music Camp is coming to Nu Camp!
When and Where
May 4-7, 2023
Nu Camp
661 Belden Parkway NE
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Who
Children & Adults ages 8-115
in the four Shekinah churches
The community is welcome to attend evening sessions at Nu Camp.
Final Program
Sunday, May 7
9:30AM Service/Program
Legacy Christian School
2772 Simons Dr NW
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Registration will open May 1
*For scholarship needs, please contact Charity Coblentz: (330) 473-0070
Meet the 3 C’s of your learning experience:
Classes. Choirs. Chapel.
Biblical Challenge. Musical understanding. Choral training.
Classes
Rudiments
Rudiments 1: Notation – a study of the elements of basic notation, simple time signatures, note and rest values, and scales.
Rudiments 2: Scales & Keys – a study of accidentals, major scales, major key signatures, and compound time signatures. If you sign up for Rudiments 2, you will receive a placement test to make sure you are in the right class.
Sight Singing
Sight Singing aims to help you read new music as easily as you read a newspaper. Students learn various tips to help in sight reading, and have opportunities to practice skills through class exercises.
Sight-Singing is divided into Levels 1–2. You should choose the Sight Singing level that corresponds to your Rudiments class level. If at camp you find this is too high or low for you, you can switch classes.
Children's Musical Skills
When we first start school, we learn about letters, how letters form words, and how words form sentences. In musical skills class, we do the same thing – only with music. Students will learn about notes, rhythms, rest, pitches, and how they all fit together to form a song. Learning how music works will strengthen their choir experience as they get skills to help them read unfamiliar music.
Congregational Workshops
These workshops involve practicing singing skills as a congregation. They will strengthen your congregation’s singing ability while introducing important musical concepts and hymn book skills that will help grow your church singing. All students will attend congregational workshops, which are also open to the public.
Join the choir and experience the joy of singing in a group; students say it’s their favorite part of camp! Choir is a fun way to put the things you’re learning in Rudiments and Sight-Singing into practice.
Adult Mass Choir
Children’s Choir
Choir
Chapel
In chapel we explore God, music, and worship. We consider how the Bible teaches us to think about the questions surrounding music and worship, and how to respond to God in love and obedience.
These sessions are open to the public – all are welcome!
Thursday, May 4, 6:30 PM
Friday, May 5, 6:30 PM
Schedules
Dress Code
For Classes:
MEN. Please wear full-button shirts, tails tucked in, with dressy/casual pants. Keep hair neatly trimmed.
WOMEN. Wear loose-fitting dresses or dressy tops and skirts (no slits, please) with sleeve lengths at least halfway between shoulder and elbow and skirt length below knees. Necklines should be near the base of your neck. Conform to your church’s requirements regarding the headship veiling.
CHILDREN. Please follow the adult dress code as closely as is reasonable. Do not wear t-shirts with logos or writing, please. For program attire, if black is unavailable, a dark solid is acceptable.
Program Attire: Women, please wear a black dress with black shoes. Men, please wear black pants, white long-sleeved dress shirt, and black shoes.
Contact
Questions? Need more information? Please contact:
Charity Coblentz
(330) 473-0070
[email protected]
FAQ
Who is this camp for?
This Mobile Camp is specifically for the following congregations:
Shekinah Covenant, Hallel Fellowship, Abundant Life, Hebron Covenant
What ages can come to camp?
Children’s Camp: ages 8-13
Adult Camp: ages 14-115
Mobile Camps are not just for youth. We want to provide training in music and worship for the entire church body, young and old, at any level of experience.
What meals are provided at camp?
Lunch and Supper are provided for all students.
Can I sign up as a part-time student?
No, we are asking that you come for the entire day if you wish to participate in class or choir.
Chapel & evening sessions are open for anyone to attend. Classes and Choir are for students only.
How much does camp cost?
Child/Youth Camper (ages 8-13): $45
Adult Camper (age 14+): $100
Processing fees are an additional charge.
*If there is a need for scholarship, please contact the committee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes March 20.
Is any lodging provided?
Lodging will be provided, if needed, for those coming from the Hebron Covenant congregation.
Is childcare available?
If childcare cannot be arranged outside of camp, childcare will be available for children under age 8 whose parents are full-time students. Supervision for children & youth students will also be provided.
Can I get a refund?
In the event of a cancellation, your tuition fee will be refunded in full.
Student Learning Files
Closing Program
Both choirs will present the pieces they’ve learned.
Location:
Legacy Christian School
2772 Simons Dr NW
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Time: 9:30AM Service/Program
Date: Sunday, May 7
Meet Your Instructors
Gwendolyn Good
Evington, VA
Gwendolyn is the mother of two young adult sons and is a part of Bethel Mennonite Church in Gladys, VA. She teaches music at school and home, sets the Bible to music (Sing the KJV), and makes pottery. Gwendolyn graduated from Cedarville University with a BA in piano performance and BME in music education. She received an MS degree from Longwood University and an EdD degree from the University of Virginia in Administration and Supervision. Gwendolyn served in the Virginia public school system for eleven years: five as a music teacher grades preK-8 and six years as an assistant principal, grades ranging from 5-12. In 2003, Gwendolyn returned to music, composing songs out of her personal pain and brokenness under the pseudonym Tirzah Joy (“Tears of Joy”). Her passion is that all may find the peace that comes from surrendering their lives fully to our loving Lord. It is impossible to trust Him too much!
Franklin Miller
Dover, OH
Franklin, Brittany, Willow, and Finley love to travel, play board games, sample quality food, and make new friends. When he is not in front of a choir, he loves to smoke meat, entertain guests, take walks with his family, and chat up the neighborhood. He is slowly giving in to pressure from the Amish community with his most recent acquisition, an e-bike!
Franklin graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Music from Kent State University where he served as the assistant for Kent Chorus. Franklin has conducted the Minerva Community Choir, Voice of Light Chorale, and has guest conducted the Ohio Men's Choral Festival, Kent State Chorus, and Oasis Chorale. He is currently teaching grades 5-12 music and choir at Legacy Christian School, directing the Zollikon Community Chorus, and hosting delightful guests at his short term rental, The Hemlock Place. As a chorister, he has sung with various choirs and served as the East-Central Chair for the Ohio Choral Directors Association. Franklin strives to bring life and energy to the rehearsal process with the firm belief that music making should be inspiring, God-honoring... and fun!
Brandon Mullet
Guys Mills, PA
Brandon Mullet conducts choirs and teaches classes in music and literature at Faith Builders Educational Programs. He graduated from Grace College, majoring in Choral Music Education. He conducts the Faith Builders Chorale, Heart & Voice Men’s Chorus, the FBCS high school choir, and the Ozark Men's Music Weekend, while continuing periodic study in voice and conducting. Brandon enjoys being married to Marie, learning to be a grandparent, time with his family, conversation over good food, leading congregational singing, working out, landscaping his yard, and reading of all kinds. Brandon and Marie live in Guys Mills, PA, in their (finally) finished, remodeled house.