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The Cambiata Institute of America for Early Adolescent Vocal Music at the University of North Texas is dedicated to a comprehensive philosophy and methodology for teaching vocal music to early-adolescents, with special emphasis placed on the unique qualities of the transitioning male voice and on the development of music literacy skills.
Camp Director/Conductor and Lead Clinician
Dr. Alan C. McClung joined the University of North Texas College of Music faculty in 2002 and is the director of the Cambiata Institute of America for Early Adolescent Vocal Music at UNT. Prior to teaching at the college level, Dr. McClung taught choral music at the middle school and high school level for 19 years at a comprehensive school in Atlanta. Based on his success at the middle-level, he was invited to co-edit a focus issue, “Middle and Junior High Choral Music” in ACDA’s Choral Journal, November, 2006. His articles, “Master Teachers in Middle-Level Choral Music: Pedagogical Insights and Practices” and “Wonders of Choral Music in the Middle-Level Grades: A Bit of Nature and a Whole Lot of Nurture,” received commendations from middle school experts throughout the country. In 2008, the publication of his sight-singing book, Movable Tonic: A Sequenced Sight-Singing Method was released by GIA Publications, Inc. Structured to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, this publication provides special attention to the development of choral music reading skills for the middle-level student.
A distinguished conductor and choral music educator, he is frequently invited to present at state, divisional, and national music conferences. Articles by Dr. McClung have appeared in Southeastern Journal of Music Education, ACDA's Choral Journal, MENC's Music Educators Journal, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, and Journal of Research in Music Education. A UNT Honors Professor, Dr. McClung served as the convention director and founder for a collaborative event between the Cambiata Institute of America and the American Choral Directors Association, the country’s first MS.JH National Conference for Choral Music, February 29, 2012.
Treble Choir Conductor and Choral Clinician
Rebecca R. Reames is an Associate Professor of Music in The Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam where she teaches courses in music education and conducting, plus conducts two choirs. Under the direction of Dr. Reames, The Crane Touring Choir performed at the 2007 Beijing International Choral Festival, the Eastern Division American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference in New York City, and for the Eastern Division Music Educators National Conference (MENC) in Baltimore. Dr. Reames has guest conducted and adjudicated festival ensembles in more than a dozen states and Canada. Recently she conducted in Connecticut, Maine, Montreal, New York, Texas, Toronto, and Virginia. She has also has presented choral interest sessions at regional and national music education and choral conferences (including the 2012 MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music) and has papers published in three major music education journals. A native of Virginia, she taught middle and high school music in Northern Virginia for over fifteen years prior to receiving the Ph.D. in Music Education/Choral Conducting from Florida State University. Dr. Reames is a Past President for New York ACDA and served as the Assistant Program Chair for the Miami National ACDA Conference. She recently spent a semester sabbatical continuing her research interests involving appropriate literature and “singers in motion”. Summer 2012 will be her third summer with the UNT MS/JH Honor Choir Camp.
Assistant Camp Director
Jennifer Alarcon, Rice Middle School Choral Music Director, is a 2008 UNT alumna in choral music education. In summers 2006, 2007, and 2008, Ms Alarcon was a counselor for the UNT Texas High School All-State Choir Camp. In 2009, she served as Lead Counselor. Since 2010, she has served as an Assistant Director for the UNT High School All-State Choir Camp and the MS/JH Honor Choir Camp. In 2012, her Rice Middle School Cambiata Boys Choir was selected to present a concert for the MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music.
Assistant Camp Director
Brian Murray, Creekview High School Assistant Choral Music Director, is a 2010 UNT alumnus in choral music education. In summers 2007, 2008, and 2009, Mr. Murray was on UNT’s Texas High School All-State Choir Camp Counselor Staff. In 2010, Brian served as the Lead Counselor with (250 campers). Since 2011 he has served as Assistant Director for the UNT High School All-State Choir Camp and the UNT MS/JH Honor Choir Camp.
Camp Counselors
In addition to Jennifer Alarcon and Brian Murray, eight highly qualified camp counselors, currently attending UNT and majoring in choral music education, are selected though a formal interview process in March. These college-age, music education counselors are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive, safe, and fun camping experience. Every camper is assured their counselors’ undivided attention.
Hand Bell Choir Conductor
A major component of the campers’ varied music experiences is hand bells. Each summer, campers ring in one of the many choirs conducted by an experienced music educator with substantial hand bell choir experience. The 2010 conductor/teacher was Josh Taylor. The 2011 conductor/teacher was Diana Taylor. The 2012 conductor/teacher is to be announced.