by Mike Telin

Now that we are in the middle of our continued coverage of the Kent/Blossom Music School and the important role that it and other summer festivals play in the education of young professional musicians, we find it equally fitting to highlight a summer music camp designed for adults.

“Many people have gone through rigorous musical training at some of the most prestigious conservatories and schools of music, but for one reason or another have chosen not to pursue performing as a career path,” says Jane Berkner, who teaches flute at the University of Akron and heads the Music by Nature programs in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Beginning this Sunday, July 14, and running through Wednesday, July 17 (there is still time to register!) The Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host the second annual Music Camp by Nature Adult Band Camp at the Happy Days Lodge and Hines Hill Center in Peninsula.

Who attends adult music camps? According to Berkner, last summer’s participants came from all walks of life including a mechanic for Delta Airlines, school teachers, retirees, church music directors and several people who volunteer regularly for the Conservancy. [Read more…]