The best summer music camp in Dallas from the best music teachers in Dallas at the best music school of its kind.™
Music Summer Camp Dallas
Musical Extravaganza may return for the 2015 Summer Musical Arts Camp! To enroll, view the Camp Policies after they are updated for 2015.
Dates and details for 2015 are pending. This sample guide was for last year's 2014 Summer Musical Arts Camp, so all information including tuition is subject to change for 2015.
- Grades K-5
- Dates and details pending
- Monday - Friday 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM
- Parent Show: Friday at 11:45 PM. Family & friends invited!
Experience the arts first hand! Students will try out piano and guitar lessons, and rhythm and vocal ensembles for a well-rounded introduction to music lessons. Open to new beginners & students with less than two years of prior studies. No experience needed! No practice required!
Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 9:15 | Arrival time: drop off your snack & play games to get to know fellow campers & staff |
| 9:30 | Guitar lesson |
| 10:15 | Piano lesson |
| 11:00 | Snack time |
| 11:15 | Rhythm crafts |
| 12:00 | Choir & rhythm ensembles |
| 12:30 | Parent pick-up |
Activities
Students will rotate to each area in small groups according to age and experience.
Guitar with Sergio Rodriguez: Learn the basics of guitar playing. Experienced players will learn chords, strumming and more!
Piano with Leah Peña: Beginners will learn basic notes, rhythms and keyboard geography. Experienced players will learn to play chords with popular tunes.
Rhythm crafts with Lauren Harder: Make your own instruments and use them to read and play rhythm patterns.
Rhythm ensemble: Play your handmade instruments with a group and perform with a BOOMWHACKER rhythm band!
Choir: All students join together to learn basic vocal techniques and a song to perform for parents on the last day.
Camp Policies
Enrollment
Students may enroll online or in person. Enrollment is limited to 18 students per camp. If less than 12 students enroll in a camp, it may be cancelled. Enrollment is complete upon receipt of tuition.
Tuition
Cost is $275 per camp. We accept credit card or check for total amount of camp only. Payment must be received two weeks prior to each camp, brought or mailed to the school.
Attendance
There are no make-ups for days missed. Parents are responsible for picking up children on time.
Snack
Students are responsible for bringing their own snack/drink for daily snack time. Please note your child’s name on their snack bag.
Questions? Call 214-369-7772, or contact Vicki Gray.
Private Lessons
To enroll for year-round private lessons at any age, in addition to camp, read about programs for piano, guitar, voice, strings, or drums, then complete the online enrollment form.
Musical Extravaganza Faculty
Gray School of Music,
Guitar
Faculty,
Teacher
Sergio
Rodriguez
moved from his native Colombia to the United States to pursue graduate studies in classical guitar performance at UT Austin under acclaimed Professor Adam Holzman. As a doctoral candidate at UNT, he is currently researching a comparison of guitar methods for the final stages of his degree. Sergio started his studies at the Javeriana Universtity in Bogotá, majoring in guitar with a minor in conducting. He is a joyful, enthusiastic and committed guitarist that has experience in a variety of subjects. His minors in conducting and education make him a well-rounded musician as well as an experienced pedagogue at his instrument.
As a music teacher, Sergio has worked successfully in a wide variety of settings: middle and high school general music, guitar class, guitar ensemble, salsa ensemble, rock ensemble, and introductory guitar summer camp. In 2006, he founded the Kirby Hall Guitar program in Austin, TX, where his students performed in solo and chamber recitals. Most recently, he has taught at the Frisco School of Music where he maintained a studio of over 30 students. Sergio is fully committed to the growth and music enjoyment of all of his students. He also believes that technology can be a great complementary tool that enhances the teaching experience in both private and class setting.
Sergio is also an avid road biker, loves the outdoors, likes being active, and enjoys salsa dancing. He is married to Lauren Harder, a great piano teacher that teaches across the hallway. He looks forward working near his wife!
