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This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number or other details to help you with your experience.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
- To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests.
- To quickly process your transactions.
- To follow up with them after correspondence (live chat, email or phone inquiries)
How do we protect your information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order to maintain the safety of your personal information.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Do we use ‘cookies’?
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you turn cookies off, some features will be disabled. that make your site experience more efficient and may not function properly.
However, you will still be able to place orders .
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.
Third-party links
We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Google
Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We use Google AdSense Advertising on our website.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on previous visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.
We have implemented the following:
- Google Display Network Impression Reporting
We, along with third-party vendors such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.
Opting out:
Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our site anonymously.
- Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.
- Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.
- You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:
- On our Privacy Policy Page
- Can change your personal information:
- By emailing us
- By calling us
How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It’s also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify you via email
We will notify the users via in-site notification
- Within 7 business days
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to:
- Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
- Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.
- Send you additional information related to your product and/or service
- Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.
To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:
- Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
- Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
- Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
- Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
- Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
- Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at
- Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email.
and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.
http://www.nemusiccamp.com
8 Goldenrod Ln
Sidney, ME 04330
United States
207-465-3025
Kaitlyn O'Leary (she/her) is a New York based actor, singer, dancer and choreographer. She began her performance training at the age of five, and attended Orange County School of the Arts. She went on to graduate in 2023 with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Texas State University, under the direction of Kaitlin Hopkins. Her credits include Pippin (Assistant Director), Spring Awakening (Assistant Choreographer) and Into the Woods (Baker's Wife) at Texas State University, and regionally in Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl) and Cinderella (Swing).
Spencer Hansen (He/Him) is a music director, actor, composer, pianist, and educator having recently finished his Master’s degree at West Virginia University. He teaches Musical Theatre Song Analysis, Acting the Song, and Collaborative Performance, a course designed to help students approach working with accompanists and other performers with confidence and skill. Spencer has been combining his skills as a music director and actor through pioneering theatrical fields of study at Texas State University and West Virginia University. Professionally, Spencer has served as both Music Director and Actor for National Tours, Off-Broadway Productions, Regional Theatres, Cruise Lines, and Universities across the globe. Some professional favorites include, Cabaret, Ride The Cyclone, Mamma Mia!, and Follies.
Spencer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre from Texas State University, and a Master’s in Acting from West Virginia University. He has studied with Rob Clare (Royal Shakespeare Company), Jerry McGonigle (American Conservatory Theatre), and Lou Gonzalez (Upright Citizen’s Brigade). He also attended the Scott Freeman Acting Studio in New York City where he trained under Alexandra Neil, his original musical Redshift is currently under finalist consideration for the Broadway Licensing New Works Grant, and he has recently published his thesis on Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure.
Dr. Jeffrey Barudin is a dynamic and innovative percussion performer and pedagogue currently based in Philadelphia, PA. He has performed as a soloist and ensemble member around the world, including several performances at PASICs and PAS Days of Percussion. He has also participated in numerous world premiere performances and recordings. His playing has been praised as having "...the naturalness of conversation" with "joy that cascades from every note."
Ana María Quintero was born in Bogotá, Colombia in 1993 and began her studies at the age of six with her mother, Clara Muñoz. Ms. Quintero graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music degree from Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas School of Music, where she studied Violin Performance and Chamber Music under the tutelage of Maestro Fabio Santana. She holds a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from New Mexico State University, where she studied with Professor Simón Gollo.
Freddy is a Venezuelan-born musician who enjoys a versatile career as a chamber player, pedagogue and organizational leader. Currently based in Philadelphia, Freddy serves as Associate Artistic Director of Trenton Music Makers –A creative youth development organization focusing on empowering its students through high-quality music education.
2024 NEMC Summer Concert Schedule
Free Weekly Concerts - Bowl in the Pines
July 5, 6, 19, 20, 26, 27, August 11* - 3:00pm
*Intensive & Prelude Showcase Concert
44th Annual NEMC POPS Concerts - Bowl in the Pines
July 13 - 7:30pm - TICKETED EVENT*
*This event will showcase Pianist Jeffrey Biegel, soloing with the NEMC Symphony Orchestra in the Maine Premier of “Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue.”
Free Weekly Recitals - Alumni Hall
Snow Pond Chamber Players Welcome Recital
June 30 - 5:00pm
Faculty Recitals
July 4, 11, 16 & August 7 - 7:30pm
Student Recitals
July 12, 18, 23, 25* - 7:30pm
*NEMC Concerto Competition Performance
Counselor Recital
July 2 - 7:30pm
Musical Theater Showcase (Core Camp) - Alumni Hall
July 27 - 1:00pm
Prelude Recital - Bowl in the Pines
August 9 - 2:00pm
Chamber Music Recitals - Alumni Hall
August 9 & 10 - 4:00pm
Jazz Concert - Bowl in the Pines
August 9 - 8:00pm
Musical Theater Intensive Showcase - Alumni Hall
August 10 - 8:00pm
NEMC JAZZ INTENSIVE DAILY SCHEDULE SAMPLE 2024
8am Breakfast
8:15-8:30am Warm up
8:45-10:15am Small Group Rehearsals
10:30-11:15 Masterclass
11:20 - 12pmChart Reading
12-1pm Lunch
1pm-1:45p Rest Hour
1:45p-2.:30p Theory/Improvisation
2:30-4pm Rec Time
3-4p Private Lessons/Individual Practice
4-6p Big Band Rehearsal
6-6:45p Dinner
7-7:50p Jam Sessions/Free Time
8p Campus Activities
Deonté L. Warren (he/they) is currently Coordinator of Musical Theatre at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. He holds a Master of Music in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy (2021) from Carthage College where they also served as adjunct professor of musical theatre. In addition to a robust private studio, working with singers of all levels from beginners to Broadway performers, his research and goals focus on providing transgender and gender nonconforming voice users of all types a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment in the musical theatre voice studio. As a performer, Deonté has most recently been seen in Nashville Rep's RENT as Angel. Previously, they were seen on Broadway in Disney’s Aladdin, on cruise ships sailing the world, and touring the United States, Canada, and Japan in productions of Sister Act and Dreamgirls. Deonté's debut album Love Essential (Live in New York) can be found everywhere music is streamed and sold.
Beau Harmon (he/him) is a New York City-based performer and choreographer. Born and raised in Kennesaw, Georgia, Beau began his dance training at the age of three. He went on to attend Texas State University where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre under the direction of Kaitlin Hopkins. In his summers, Beau has trained with The Joffrey Ballet and The Globe Theatre in London.Beau was seen on season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance, where he finished as a top 6 contestant. While on the show, he had the honor of working with acclaimed choreographers such as Mandy Moore, Al Blackstone, Talia Favia, Luther Brown, Brian Friedman, Dominique Kelly, Emma Slater, Sasha Farber, Jonathan Redavid, Chase Haley Bowden, and Mandy and Elizabeth.
Most recently, Beau was featured on an episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Molly Shannon, choreographed by Chris Bailey. He also had the privilege of dancing for Mandy Moore and Al Blackstone in an upcoming Paramount Pictures feature film, starring Ryan Reynolds.
Some of Beau's regional performance credits include The Music Man (Marcellus) and Guys and Dolls (Angie the Ox) at Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts. As well as Twist, An American Musical at the Alliance Theater, directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen.
Beau has served as a choreographer, associate, and dance captain in multiple regional and collegiate productions. Some of his favorite credits include The Music Man (co-choreographer) at Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts, La Cage Aux Folles (associate director/choreographer) at Redhouse Arts Center, and Cabaret (co-choreographer) at Texas State.
Now with two decades worth of experience, Beau has begun passing on his knowledge through dance education. This past year, he joined the faculty at Steps on Broadway. In Beau's class, all are welcome. He firmly believes that to dance is to celebrate life and that dance is meant for every body.
Music Program
Instrumentalists and vocalists at New England Music Camp spend their mornings in four one-hour periods of music taught by a prestigious faculty of professional performers and educators from universities, colleges, and highly recognized public and private school music programs. A 4:1 faculty to student ratio provides an environment rich in sharing and learning. Students and their teachers at home often remark that “one summer of music at NEMC is like a year at home”!
Campers at New England Music Camp design their own schedules, choosing from a wide range of classes. The weekly schedule includes two one half-hour private lessons, with the option to add additional lesson time, and participation in one or more of the major performing groups. Public performances take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm at our outdoor amphitheater, the Bowl-in-the-Pines.
NEMC Employment
Snow Pond Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Snow Pond Center for the Arts makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Faculty
Faculty members at New England Music Camp are carefully chosen for both their achievements as professional performers and their recognition for excellence in teaching. We live in a close knit community where we dine family style and many of our faculty enjoy joining the campers on the recreation fields.
Click on the appropriate department below to read faculty bios.
News & Updates
Snow Pond Music Festival and New England Music Camp Announce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator and Associate Camp Director