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Music![]() After Lunch every day, the song books are handed out and requests are taken on what everyone wants to sing. We are very lucky to have and experienced piano player, Sally Edwards to lead us in our struggles. The noon singing is usually up beat and often funny. The words are easy to follow.......even if you have never heard the sound before. Emphasis is put on participation. We don't care what you sing like, we want help! In the evenings, after program, while the campers are getting their snack, we are lucky enough to have Sally come over once again 2-3 evenings a week. A special song book, just for these times are handed out. This time is focused just on Broadway songs. The participation is strictly voluntary and the group may be 3 or 4, or 40. Selections include songs from West Side Story, Oliver, Jesus Christ Superstar, Wicked, Les Miserables, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Fame, Really Rosie, Fiddler on the Roof, Rent and more. This is a very special program and we feel especially lucky to have Sally lead us in the activity. Thanks Sally, we really appreciate you! New in 2006 Cedar Lodge decided to implement a rock and roll band to it's repetoir. A little known fact of Cedar Lodge is that Sally Edwards, Dave Edwards, and Gene Butler played in a top 40's rock band for many, many years playing key boards, drums and lead guitar, respectively. The simple fact is, that many popular tunes from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 2000's are very simple to play and only require the knowledge of 3 or 4 chords. What if we were to take the talents we have and give campers an opportunity to play in their own rock band? Wow. The process is simple. Depending on the skills of the campers that decide to participate, the week can be comprised of learning the chords, words, back up and rhthym of one song, or as complicated as jamming in a group on a jazz composition that someone wrote. ![]() Many campers bring their skills and instruments to camp. Often at rest hour the sound of a guitar, quiet singing or a recorder or flute can be heard through out the cabin units. Talent Shows are often graced by performances of singing and playing. Many Staff comes with musical backgrounds. Often classes are held in Piano or Guitar for interested participants during daily class time. |
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