CMC HANDBOOK

BEFORE YOU GET TO CAMP

FORMS

MEAL PLAN: Prior to the beginning of camp, you should have already selected your meal plan choice from the 3-tier program. THOSE WHO DID NOT INDICATE A MEAL PLAN PREFERENCE ON THEIR APPLICATION HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED THE $260 PLAN. Included in the fee are a computer photo I.D. card, two picnics, and a banquet. After the costs for these items are subtracted (a total of about $32), the meal plan is a decreasing balance account. Additional funds may be deposited in your food account after registration (checks written to ASU Food Services). We strongly recommend that you wait a week or so, and then add no more than $20 at a time. Due to contractual agreements with Food Services, no refunds will be made on unspent funds. In addition to ASU Food Services, a variety of restaurants are within walking distance of campus. For more details, please refer to the CMC Meal Program flyer.

HEALTH SERVICES: The pink medical release form and doctor's statement must be in our office prior to your arrival at camp. The University Health Services cannot treat you unless this form is on file. The infirmary is open 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Although all reasonable safety precautions are taken to protect you, Cannon Music Camp and Appalachian State University cannot be responsible for camp accidents. You are covered under a limited accident policy (copy available in the camp office). If illness should occur, contact your counselor, head counselor, or either of the deans, DAY OR NIGHT. You will be taken to the infirmary or to Watauga Medical Center's Emergency Room if needed.

MONEY MATTERS

Listed below are several items that you will need to know about as you make your financial preparations for camp. Some of these items are optional; you may participate in them as you like. For all of these items, we can only accept cash (none through the mail, please) or personal checks (made out to Cannon Music Camp.) Sorry, but most all items require separate payment by check or cash for auditing and accounting purposes. We are appreciative of your understanding and cooperation in advance. WE ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.

There are some items that need to be paid for before you arrive at camp:

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: For those traveling to camp via Charlotte International Airport (CLT), we offer a "pick-up and delivery" service. The cost is $15 one way, $30 round trip, payable when your flight schedule is submitted to the camp.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Alexander Technique is an internationally recognized method designed to increase performance ability through the discovery of ways which may relieve performance anxiety. This class is taught by Ms. Jane Comfort Brown, a certified Alexander Technique teacher. You should already have received information about this opportunity in a previous mailing from the camp office. In order to reserve a place in this class, send the form for requesting it, along with the class fee of $105 (made payable to Jane Comfort Brown), to the camp office prior to the beginning of camp. Because schedule conflicts sometimes prevent pre-registered campers from participating, you might be able to add the class once camp has begun. If that is the case, you will need to pay the $105 class fee to Ms. Brown on the first day of camp. (Optional class.)

There are some items that need to be paid for during registration:

INSTRUMENT LOCKER: For storage of your instrument, music, etc., in the music building, $5. (Optional, but highly encouraged item)

INSTRUMENT RENTAL: Tubas, Double Basses, and Cellos may be rented from the School of Music, $10. (Optional item)

PIANO CLASS: This class is first-come, first-served at registration and is designed for students with no prior piano skill. The fee includes materials. If your schedule will not allow you to take the class a refund will be issued. Schedule changes often offer openings in the piano class after registration day so it might be a good idea keep an extra check or cash to cover the fee if you are unable to sign up during registration. The fee is $25. (Optional class.)

TUITION AND MEAL PLAN FEES: At registration, you will be required to pay the balance (if any) of your camp fees by cash or personal check.

T-SHIRT: Official Cannon Music Camp T-Shirt, $10. (Optional item)

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER: ASU's new recreation center, complete with facilities for fitness training, aerobic exercise, and indoor sports is available to campers, $20. (Optional item)

There are some items that you may need money for during camp:

EXTRA MONEY: We recommend that you bring your extra money in traveler’s checks in $20 increments. With the usual identification requirements, they may be used for purchases at all campus locations and most Boone businesses. Alternately, there are several ATMs on campus. Bringing large amounts of cash is not recommended. CMC is not responsible for any cash that is lost or stolen.

FOOD: (1) Adding money to the meal card should be done in $20 increments, as needed. Make checks payable to ASU Food Services or call 828-262-6141 or 262-3061 to add funds (Not necessary at the start of camp and only if needed). (2) Campers may have the opportunity, if they desire, to dine away from campus on some evenings or weekends. Should they make this choice they will need cash to pay for those meals that are outside of the meal plan. (3) Snacks/Vending are the responsibility of the camper.

LAUNDRY: Washers and Dryers are located in the Living Learning Center, First Floor. Cost is $1.25 per washer and dryer load. (There is no change machine in the residence hall; bring some quarters or as you are out and about through the week, get change.) You need to bring your own laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener, etc.). If you need one, there is a small dry cleaning establishment located at the edge of campus.

SECONDARY LESSONS: Secondary private lessons (when available) are $80 for four one-half hour lessons, and $160 for four one-hour lessons. Since faculty schedules will not be set at the beginning of camp, this fee cannot be paid at registration. A check payable to Cannon Music Camp (Secondary Lessons - Hour or 1/2 Hour in the Memo) may be left with the camper or a check may be mailed to the camp during the first week if time is available from a faculty member for lessons. Please click here for more details on this opportunity. (Optional class.)

OTHER EXPENSES: We have obtained special rates for some off-campus activities, and several are free. You are not required to attend activities that cost extra.

PACKING

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED: Long twin-size bed linens, pillow, towels, washcloths, and a light blanket (nights can be cool). These items are not provided as part of the dorm fee.

ITEMS YOU WILL PROBABLY WANT: A lightweight jacket or sweater, umbrella, iron, a small portable ironing board, fan, alarm clock, and a tape player or radio. For your convenience a microwave/refrigerator unit is provided in each room. You may bring a cellular telephone, but it may not be used during any class, rehearsal, or concert, or after "lights out." Use of the cellular telephone at an inappropriate time will result in confiscation of the phone and revocation of cellular telephone privileges. As with any other personal property, Cannon Music Camp will not be responsible for any lost or stolen cellular telephones.

CLOTHING: Ladies Gentlemen

Concert attendance weekdays A dress or good jeans with a nice blouse or dress “T” (no shorts). Good jeans, slacks and shirt with collar (no shorts).

Concert attendance Sundays A dress, or a skirt or dress slacks with a nice blouse. Dress slacks and a shirt with a collar.

Performances/final banquet Tea length or long dress. This need not be an expensive formal dress. Suit or sports coat and trousers with a shirt and tie.

Everyday activities (ensembles, classes, etc.) Generally, we follow a public school dress code. Casual clothing is permitted, but shoulders and torsos must be completely covered. Shorts are permitted but may not be too short. Shoes must be worn outside the residence hall and in the residence hall lobby.

INSTRUMENTS: You are expected to furnish your own instruments. A limited number of instruments such as tubas, double basses, or cellos may be rented from the School of Music for a fee of $10.

INSTRUMENTALISTS SHOULD ALSO BRING A FOLDING MUSIC STAND!!!

DO NOT BRING: A television, a computer of any kind, or a regular, corded telephone. Outside telephone lines are located in the Residence Hall lobby. Without cable, TV reception is poor. You will be too busy to watch TV anyway.

Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, automobiles, and all motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited.
You are within a short walk of everywhere you need to go.

ROOMMATES

ROOMS AND ROOMMATES: Everything possible will be done to honor mutual roommate requests, which should be in the camp office no later than June 9th. Room and roommate assignments will have been made when you check into the Living Learning Center after Registration. Counselors will be there to assist you.

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CLOTHING:	Ladies	Gentlemen
Concert attendance weekdays	A dress or good jeans with a nice blouse or dress “T” (no shorts).	Good jeans, slacks and shirt with collar (no shorts).
Concert attendance Sundays	A dress, or a skirt or dress slacks with a nice blouse.	Dress slacks and a shirt with a collar.
Performances/final banquet	Tea length or long dress. This need not be an expensive formal dress.	Suit or sports coat and trousers with a shirt and tie.
Everyday activities (ensembles, classes, etc.)	Generally, we follow a public school dress code. Casual clothing is permitted, but shoulders and torsos must be completely covered. Shorts are permitted but may not be too short. Shoes must be worn outside the residence hall and in the residence hall lobby.