Brian Rollins Fortissimo: Turn up the Music!

In music, fortissimo (ff ) means to play loudly. At Trinity Episcopal School, fortissimo means a dynamic, summer music camp for intermediate-level woodwind, brass and percussion musicians. Rising 5th through 9th grade musicians will take part in a multidimensional exploration of musical skills and concepts, including ensemble and sectional rehearsals and performances, composition in our digital music lab and jazz improvisation. Each week finishes with a festive concert!
Grades: Rising 6-9 (or younger students with 2+ years of playing experience)
Dates:
Session 1 Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Session 2 Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Location: Perkinson Arts Center, Music Suite
Cost: $295/session or $495 for both sessions Director: Brian Rollins, brianrollins@trinityes.org
About Brian Rollins: Brian Rollins received his Bachelor’s Degree from Elon College and his master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a performer at Busch Gardens and in numerous bands playing big band, soul, R&B, salsa and blues. Rollins teaches music at Trinity Episcopal School and directs the concert, jazz and pep bands. He oversees the Titans of Tomorrow Jazz and Art Festival, a signature annual event hosted each spring by Trinity.