[blindkid] Fwd: Braille Beats Fine Arts Program

[Carol Castellano via blindkid]

Hi Everyone,
Here is information about the renowned Braille Beats program!
Carol

Carol Castellano
Parents of Blind Children-NJ
Director of Programs
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.blindchildren.org
www.nfb.org/parents-and-teachers

>We have a couple of spaces left for the:
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>                                 BRAILLE BEATS FINE ARTS PROGRAM
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><http://www.braillebeats.org>www.braillebeats.org
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>June 14 – 22, 2014
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>at Lion's Bear Lake Camp Lapeer Michigan
>                                     Group I:  K- 12 ages 9 to 18
>                                     Group II:  Post Secondary to age 26
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>SUMMER 2014: “POLISH YOUR ACT!”
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>The BRAILLE BEATS FINE ARTS PROGRAM Summer 
>Residential Intensive is an experiential arts 
>and independent living program specially 
>designed to meet the unique needs of blind and 
>visually impaired children, youth and young adults.
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>The Music faculty are degreed musicians. The 
>program includes the following areas: Music 
>History; musical styles and forms; Instrument 
>Exploration and individual instrument support; 
>Music Theory, Form & Analysis, Rhythm & Ear 
>Training; Music Notation including Music 
>Braille; Performance: Solo & Ensemble; Concert 
>Prep; Voice: Individual, Ensemble and Choir; 
>Keyboarding; Composition; Music Technology; 
>Recording & Digital Editing; and Scale Olympics. 2014 Theme: American Music
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>Art focuses on experiencing a variety of media 
>while having broad exposure to Art History, 
>Styles and Forms as well as a concentration on the elements of design.
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>Movement sessions work on Spatial Orientation, 
>Flexibility, Self-discipline and Relaxation Techniques.
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>INDEPENDENCE:
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>Life Skills (ex. Organization, personal 
>management skills, note taking, manners, 
>personal responsibility, wellness care, etc.); 
>Social Interaction; Technology Skills; 
>Navigation, Self determination skills; and 
>Career Exploration are embedded throughout the program.
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>Spaces are limited. Applications are required and available upon request:
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>Contact: <mailto:braillebeats at gmail.com>braillebeats at gmail.com
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>or call 248 790 8065 (please leave a message on voice mail)
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><http://www.braillebeats.org/>www.braillebeats.org
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>Braille Beats Fine Arts Program is a Blind 
>Vision Inc & World Access for the Blind Partnership Project