Blues Music Camp 2022

WUMB’s Blues Music Camp offers a full weekend of classes and workshops exploring a wide range of blues styles and forms, from guitar to harmonica to vocal and ensemble-playing. We’ve invited some of the best blues and roots musicians in New England  – and beyond – to share their expertise and insights.

Come enjoy a weekend filled with intensive instruction, jamming, workshops, concerts, an open mic, and musical collaboration. Instructors are attuned to the needs of each student – from elementary to advanced – so bring your instrument, an open mind, and join in!

Instructors:

Chris “Stovall” Brown
John Doerschuk
Resa Gibbs
Peter Keane
Jackie Merritt
Kerri Powers
Natalia Zukerman
Phil Wiggins

Groton is about an hour northwest of downtown Boston. The camp is in a beautifully wooded area, and facilities are comfortable. Rooms are doubles, with private or shared bathrooms. The food is hearty, and the desserts are legendary. Walking between buildings is on fairly level ground, give or take possible snow banks! Oh – and there are several working fireplaces. Space is limited, and we encourage you to sign up early!

Registration opens at 4:00pm on Friday afternoon.
Dinner is at 6:00pm.
Alcohol is not allowed at the Winter Weekend.
Depart the campus on Sunday by 3:00pm.

The fees for Blues Music Camp 2022 are as follows:

• *Prescott Lodge
  Single person room with private bath  $850 member        $925 non-member
• *Prescott Lodge
  2-person room with private bath          $575 member        $650 non-member
• *Blanchard Hall
  2-person room with shared bath         $500 member        $575 non-member
• **Non-Lodging/Commuter                   $400 member        $475 non-member

*Cost includes meals, lodging and classes.
**Cost includes meals and classes.

A $300 deposit at the time of registration reserves your spot.
Final payments are due no later than Sept 30, 2022

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation by Sept 30, 2022: full refund minus $150 processing fee.
• Cancellation between October 1, 2022 and October 19, 2022: full refund minus $250 processing fee.
• Cancellation after October 20, 2022: all payments non-refundable.
• Phone cancellations must be followed by confirmation in writing. You may email your confirmation to samw@umb.edu .

Covid Policy:

Proof of vaccination at check-in will be required for all participants of the WUMB Blues Music Camp.
There is currently no mask mandate in place for the Town of Groton; therefore Grotonwood Conference Center does not require masks on the property. This protocol is subject to change if the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or the local Board of Health issues further guidelines.

Camp Information

Weather and Environment:
Prepare for fall/winter weather, so bring layers as well as sturdy shoes or boots! All of the cabins have heat and hot water, so you’ll be cozy inside. The camp is located in the beautiful Groton forest by a lake, so be ready to get outdoorsy. The ground can be uneven and, if it snows, pretty slippery, so be careful of your surroundings.

What to Bring
To be prepared for all the activities and weather, here are some suggestions on what to bring with you:

• Single-sized sheets, pillows and pillowcases, blankets, towels and toiletries.
• Flashlight
• Alarm Clock
• Your own marked mug for coffee – there are coffee makers in several lounges and the dining hall
• Sweaters, long johns, thick socks, warm winter outerwear
• Good winter walking boots
• An umbrella and/or rain poncho
• Your musical instruments (that includes singing voices)
• A recording device – some workshops may be entirely by ear and a recording device makes practicing later easier

SAMW Campstore
The SAMW store stocks music accessories, instructors CDs, sweatshirts, mugs, t-shirts, and an assortment of music related items. Please see the schedule for store hours.

Local Shopping
Grotonwood Camp is located approximately 6 miles from a general store and approximately 5 miles from a Stop & Shop and a Shaws.

Phone Number
The Grotonwood Camp number is (978) 448-5763.