Elefante Musical Theater Camp is divided into 4 age groupings:
| Littles | The Littles are students entering grade K–1 in the fall |
| Blues | The Blues are students entering grades 2 – 4 in the fall* |
| Reds | The Reds are students entering grades 5 – 7 in the fall* |
| Greens | The Greens are students entering 8th grade through 12th grade, or are students who have just graduated* |
The “Blues”, “Reds”, and “Greens” follow the morning conservatory-style class rotations (as described here) within their respective age groups and in sorted cohorts. At lunchtime and beyond, age groups combine for wildcards, small-group rehearsals, and full company rehearsals, but rehearse within cohorts as much as possible. “The Littles” follow their own specialized schedule, which covers acting, singing, dancing, puppetry, arts & crafts and more, but which does not adhere to a set morning rotation.
*NOTE: The specific grade groupings for Reds, Blues, and Greens are subject to change from session to session based on enrollment, as our mandate this year is to keep groups as evenly balanced as possible to maintain social distancing.
Upright bass, also called string bass or double bass, is a member of the orchestra family. Just as often, however, it appears in jazz, bluegrass, folk, and other genres. With a large hollow body and 4 thick strings, the tones produced by the upright bass are low and rich. The instrument is capable of long, expressive tones when played with a bow; and short, percussive tones when plucked with the strings. String bass is a dynamic and impressive instrument to play!
The oboe is a woodwind and a member of the double-reed family. It is played by blowing air through the reed, attached at the top of the instrument. The reed consists of two very thin pieces of cane, pressed together with a small opening to allow air to pass through. The sound can be high in pitch, but it has a variety of colorful tones, from bright and piercing to low and mysterious.
