Cazadero Music Retreat

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend (Saturday, October 7 thru Sunday, October 8, 2023)

GGP Youth Orchestra Inner Bach

Email office@ggph.org with any questions, or to register.

Cazadero Music Retreat is a two-day musical adventure in the Redwoods where students, families and faculty build community and friendships while making music!  All students are strongly encouraged to attend the Retreat because this activity kicks off the season, both musically and socially. Parents and siblings are also encouraged to attend. 

This is such an excellent opportunity for both students and parents to get to know each other. Under the watchful gaze of the redwood trees at the Cazadero Music Camp, our students will receive music training in orchestra, sectionals, and chamber music. In addition to playing wonderful music in a beautiful setting, the retreat includes many other activities such as nature walks, music education games, sports and craft activities, orchestra conduct and expectations, seminars about the local environment, and a parent meet and greet complete with s’mores. 

Objective:                

  • For students to enjoy learning and performing in a nature environment
  • For students and faculty to get to know each other better outside the weekly rehearsal days
  • For new and existing parents to share experience and insights on the GGP program
  • For initial grouping of students for chamber music

Held annually on the Saturday and Sunday of the Columbus-Indigenous Day Weekend, GGP hosts a retreat at Cazadero Performing Arts Camp near Guerneville, just north of Santa Rosa. 

Cazadero Music Retreat for GGP

5385 Cazadero Hwy.

Cazadero, CA 95421

Fees:

Attendance and Food for GGP students and family members is $115 per person > the age of 6.
Please review this packing list so you know what to bring for the weekend.  Bring the warmest clothing and sleeping bag you have.  Nighttime can be colder than you think!

Recommended packing list

  • WARMEST POSSIBLE sleeping bag!! Temperatures are cold at night and we will be sleeping outdoors!  
  • Pillow  
  • Wool or fleece hat (to keep your head warm while sleeping)  
  • Warm sweaters/clothes  
  • Towel, 
  • Sun block  
  • Toiletries
  • Flashlight  
  • Games  
  • Your instrument, of course!
  • Music – including red folder  
  • Pencil  
  • End pin rest (cellos and basses)