Athena Virtual Academy
Your Premiere Camp Experience for Young Women in Music
Why AVA?
- All female faculty consisting of highly successful, professional musicians and educators. CLICK TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR FACULTY!
- Exciting curriculum with creative music and leadership courses
- Exclusive guest artist recitals with Q&A
- Off-computer activities
- Live master classes with professional musicians
- Learn, make friends, and have fun from your home!
How does it work?
- All you need is your computer or mobile device, webcam capabilities, and a quiet place to connect with camp. Earphones are a plus, but are not required. Once registered, we will notify you via email with instructions on how to access the AVA each day.
What is the schedule?
- Camp will begin at 10:30 am EDT/ 7:30 am PDT daily.
- Campers will attend four 45-minute live sessions each day plus an evening private recital/activity.
- To combat computer fatigue, breaks will be scheduled throughout the day.
- There will be large and small group sessions as well as separate sessions for middle school and high school students. Therefore, the actual schedule will be finalized once final enrollment numbers are secured.
NEW THIS YEAR: ELECTIVE TRACKS!
- Choose your own elective track -- leadership, jazz, music tech.
- Limited space is available in each track, so register early!
- CLICK TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ELECTIVES!
What if I don't have access to my instrument? Can I still attend AVA?
- YES! We understand that, due to new restrictions and/or altered schedules of many school districts throughout the country, each camper may or may not have access to her musical instrument. Because of this, all musical activities will have an instrument and no instrument option.
COLLEGE STUDENTS - APPLY TO BE A MUSE!
Are you a college student in music or music education with a desire to learn more and be a positive role model. Apply to join our team as a Muse!
JUNE 21-24, 2021
TUITION: Only $189
Join middle and high school-aged young ladies from around the world in a virtual summer camp experience by enrolling in the Athena Virtual Academy (AVA).
An extension of the Athena Music and Leadership Camp, the AVA is the perfect place to work remotely with professional women in music, develop and sharpen leadership skills, and collaborate with friends online.
Tuition includes access to expert musicians and counselors as well as access to tools for leadership success in music and beyond.
Bring the collaborative spirit of the Athena Camp to your computer as we strive to “Empower Young Women Through Music” this summer at the AVA!
AVA FACULTY AND GUEST CLINICIANS 2021
Dr. Paula Crider
Dr. Paula Crider
Dr. Paula Crider
LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT Professor Emerita, The University of Texas
Senior Educational Consultant,
Conn-Selmer Division of Education
Patrice Rushen
Dr. Paula Crider
Dr. Paula Crider
MUSIC INDUSTRY
Chair, Popular Music Program
Thornton School of Music
University of Southern California
Camille Thurman
Dr. Paula Crider
Camille Thurman
Kim Scott
Erin Cole Steele
Camille Thurman
Erin Cole Steele
Erin Cole Steele
Erin Cole Steele
Paula Williams
Erin Cole Steele
Erin Cole Steele
PERCUSSION AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Ron Clark Academy, Georgia
Fay Salvaras
Aiven O'Leary
Aiven O'Leary
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Senior Sound Designer, Cartoon Network
Creative Lead, Sound Design,
Warner Media Studios
Aiven O'Leary
Aiven O'Leary
Aiven O'Leary
INSTRUMENT MAKING
General Manager and
Master Headjoint Maker
Wm. S. Haynes Co.
Joy Roberts
Aiven O'Leary
Joy Roberts
INSTRUMENT MAKING
Head of Quality Control
Wm. S. Haynes Co.
Dr. Jacquelyn Langford
Dr. Jacquelyn Langford
Dr. Jacquelyn Langford
BRASS
Monroe Symphony Orchestra
McNeese State University
Nicole Chamberlain
Dr. Jacquelyn Langford
Dr. Jacquelyn Langford
WOODWINDS
Owner, Spotted Rocket Publishing
Powell Flute Artist
Hollie Pritchard
Dr. Jacquelyn Langford
Hollie Pritchard
BRASS
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
Georgia Brass Band
Kennesaw State University
Danielle Wright
Dr. Catharine Bushman
Dr. Catharine Bushman
DEI
High Meadows School, Georgia
Dr. Catharine Bushman
Dr. Catharine Bushman
Dr. Catharine Bushman
CONDUCTING AND LEADERSHIP
St. Cloud State University
Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy
Dr. Catharine Bushman
Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy
MUSIC THEORY AND CHAMBER MUSIC Clarke County Schools, Georgia
COLLEGE STUDENTS - BECOME A MUSE!
MUSE: A source of artistic inspiration
Are you a college student in music who is eager to learn more while inspiring students to be the best they can be? Then apply to become a MUSE for the Athena Virtual Academy! Muses assist with training young musicians while improving their own individual skills and teaching techniques. Our volunteer team plays a major role in the Athena Virtual Academy experience by providing online supervision and assistance while being a positive role model for all campers.
Applications are open until all slots are filled. Apply today!
TESTIMONIALS FROM AVA 2020
Check out what AVA 2020 attendees had to say!
"The Athena Camp has opened my eyes to many new ways of approaching opportunities. It also helped me see who I am as a person and how I can use that to be a leader."
"Due to this camp, I am ready to get to my band class and become a leader and show off what I have learned."
"My experience was very enlightening and I truly enjoyed meeting new people and learning throughout the whole camp."
"Thank you!! I loved it!!"
"I have developed more as a leader by learning the important skills such as patience, communication, and confidence."
"I learned more about theory and phrasing the notes when I play."
"I really liked getting to meet and getting to know new people."
"I learned that listening, communicating more, and being honest is key to having long friendships."
Thank you for your support!
