MEF BAND CAMP

This project is partially funded by a City of Tempe - Community Arts Grant.

Musician Enrichment Foundation's MEF Band Camp 2025 is an exciting opportunity for students entering grades 7-12 (and graduating seniors) to attend a fun and productive week of rehearsals, sectionals, masterclasses and electives designed to enhance all aspects of the campers' musicianship.

Band Camp culminates in a free Camp Concert featuring all participating students and staff.

Exceptional camp instructional staff includes professors from ASU and Maricopa Community Colleges; members of the Phoenix Symphony; and outstanding directors from high schools, middle schools and private studios.

Singing with Friends

Singing with Friends (SWF) provides active community music making in long-term care facilities. It cultivates positive and joyful social interactions and supports participants mental and physical well-being. Participants musicality has an avenue for expression and positive community interactions foster deeper friendships and a richer quality of life.

Health benefits include memory and brain stimulation through memorizing melodies and lyrics and sharing life stories; deep breathing through vocal exercises and singing songs; physical exercise through clapping, movement and getting to and from SWF activities; and emotional health through meaningful and purposeful human connection.

The program includes twelve weekly residents’ choir rehearsals (everyone is welcome to join, no previous musical experience is necessary); five biweekly professional music concerts of various vocal genres selected by the residents; and a culminating residents’ choir concert accompanied by a professional music ensemble followed by a residents’ reception.