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KlezKamp General FAQ
Other
FAQs: Registration/Tuition
| Epes Center | Music
Program
I’ve been to one of
those other klezmer camps/events; why should I come to yours?
The fact that there are
other “klezmer camps” is because of KlezKamp. If
you want to experience what "other klezmer camps"
will be doing tomorrow, come to KlezKamp today. As renowned
as our music offerings are, we believe that you can only really
know the music you play when you really understand the culture
from which it comes, KlezKamp always offer a vast array of
programs and classes which put the diversity of Yiddish culture
within the grasp of every participant and places the music
in its social context.
But what
really makes us different is our dedication to the creation
and nurturing of community — Jews and non-Jews, young
and old, religious and secular, straight and gay — joining
together to celebrate and perpetuate the full spectrum of
Yiddish culture we can — and do — create real and
resonant community.
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This
is going to be my first time at Klez Kamp and I won't know
anyone. How can I find people to hang out with?
Though
a lot of newcomers arrive at KlezKamp feeling intimidated
by the huge number of people, there's no need to worry. You
will meet people in your classes, in the elevator, and at
meals. There are no assigned seats, and you'll probably find
yourself drifting from your AM2 class into lunch with a classmate,
or moving towards a table with the person standing next to
you in the buffet line. If not, just sit down somewhere and
ask someone what they're studying at kamp (if they don't ask
you first). Our community tends to be quite welcoming and
friendly, and you'll soon feel a part of it.
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Do I have to attend
all of the classes I signed up for?
We ask
you to indicate which classes you wish to attend so that we
can plan for instructors and room sizes. Except for the art
classes, you may attend any classes that you wish. For music
and language classes, we do recommend that you stay with the
same class for the entire week, since learning depends upon
following a sequence of study.
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I
got to my class and discovered that it wasn't at all what
I thought it would be, and the teacher is teaching in a way
that I find difficult to learn. Can I switch to something
else?
Our offerings
at KlezKamp are designed to give participants maximum learning
in a few short days. This happens best when students stay
the course and focus on a few classes. If, however, you’re
in way over your head in a Yiddish language or music class,
by all means chat with your instructor and see what can be
done.
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I'm
interested in so many different things; can I go to a different
class each day?
We think
students should stick with one class for their entire Kamp
period. Our program is designed to be sequential and substantive
and our instructors gear their classes as complete entities.
“Sampling” them would reduce the effectiveness of
individual courses and ultimately provide a less satisfying
experience for the student. In performance classes, each individual
player has a role and a responsibility, and leaving a group
midstream often means leaving the group — your fellow
students — in the lurch.
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Can
I tape my classes?
Absolutely! We encourage the use of recording
devices at classes, concerts and dance parties; KlezKamp is
a very intense learning experience, and often students can
take in only one layer of information at a time. For video
taping class sessions, please get the permission of the instructor.
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How can I check my
email while I’m at KlezKamp?
Hotel rooms have telephones that may be used for connecting laptop modems. Charges for these services, as well as
phone charges for each room are the responsibility of individual
attendees. The hotel requires a credit card for phone service
in the rooms.
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I have a lot of stuff
that I need to have with me all day and there isn't much time
to go to my room between classes. Is there anywhere that I
can safely leave stuff in the classroom areas?
Although KlezKamp will be the sole occupants of the Swan Lake Resort during our week, there is a restaurant on the premises open to the general public. For this reason, we would advise that no one leave valuables unattended. Neither Living Traditions nor the Swan Lake Resort can take responsibility for items that are left in unsecured areas.
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Does
anything happen at night, after the evening program?
More
than you'll be able to take in! There is always dancing until
the wee hours, and if you wander around you'll often find
small jam sessions happening in a variety of musical styles.
In addition, we plan to designate specific rooms for late-night
cabaret, for any students who want to perform informally.
See Epes Center postings for daily details.
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There's
a long time between the end of dinner and 2am — is there
any food provided in between?
There
is a snack provided in the dance hall at the end of the evening
program. Apart from that, there are vending machines throughout
the hotel.
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