About
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The Hopewell Valley Community of Associated Music Projects (HV CAMP) was founded in 2016 by co-founders Jack Furlong and Sean Ryan. Their goal was to create a musical ensemble that allowed members of the local community to be part of a performing ensemble and create music together. This led to the creation of their first ensemble: the Hopewell Valley Pops Orchestra. Since then, HV CAMP has grown to be the parent organization that oversees all the ensembles created under their umbrella as well as coordinate private music instruction and classroom music education. The group not only continues to oversee the Pops Orchestra, but it also oversees many other ensembles, such as the Hopewell Valley Community Jazz Ensemble and the Hopewell Valley Jazz Combos. HV CAMP continues to survey the community to see what other ensembles are desired by local musicians. Thanks to the growing demand for additional services, HV CAMP also provides educational opportunities for musicians of all ages and levels. Students can choose to study privately with a teacher or sign up for a master class that provides group instruction. The mission statement is twofold for HV CAMP:
Members of each ensemble pay a nominal membership fee to help support the operating costs of the groups, and there is no limit to the number of eligible ensembles in which they choose to participate. Music students pay a tuition that varies based on instruction. For the ensembles, each calendar year is divided into three seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Spring seasons generally run February through May. Summer seasons generally run June through August. Fall seasons generally run September through December. Additional concerts may be scheduled throughout the calendar year from time to time. Each ensemble rehearses on average once per week. HV CAMP is a 501(c)3 incorporated non-profit group. Donations may be tax-deductible; please consult your tax professional for more information. |