Banjo Camps FAQ's
Scholarships:Thanks to some generous folks including Stelling Banjo and the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, we can offer several scholarships to deserving folks who would otherwise have difficulty affording to come to the camp. The CBMS scholarship is open to Advanced or Intermediate players, and the recipient must be a member of CBMS (however, a person may join at any time!). This CBMS scholarship has a deadline of Nov. 14 for applications.
To apply for a scholarship, send a letter or email to Pete at pete@DrBanjo.com or 7930-T Oxford Rd. Niwot, CO 80503. The message should be accompanied by a recording (can be a computer file, tape or CD) showing your playing level. Applicants for the Advanced camp should include a recording of themselves playing in band context, preferably their current band if they have one.
Hilton from U.K. writes:
What level of expertise is required to make the most of the beginners camp? I can knock out a few basic tunes.
- What is included in the camp?
- If accomodation what type?
- Any food?
Dear Hilton,
All this information is provided in full upon signup, but here are
some of the basics:
The topics covered in the basic camp are listed on the web site. The main
things are: you will get to do a lot of jamming, even if you never have
before, and you will learn how to put a solo together on your own without
tablature. No "level of expertise" is required except the ability
to change simple chords quickly with the left hand. You qualify!
The
camp is held at a nice motel that's quite affordable, a base rate of $62/night
for campers. The rooms are spacious and there are many amenities. No food
is provided at the camp, but there are many places to eat and a big grocery
store within a short distance, and you can rent a microwave and a small
refrigerator for your room at $2/night each.
I'm glad you're thinking of making this trip. Colorado has a lot of "winter
wonderland", including nice skiing (all levels) less than an hour
from Boulder. Also, Boulder a busy college town in terms of arts and interesting
indoor pursuits. Denver is less than an hour away.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Pete Wernick