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PCP Celebrates its 60th ANNIVERSARY
September 29 – October 1, 2023
Come one, come all! Please join PCP as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary from Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1 2023! Relive your PCP summer experience, find your old graffiti, sight-read, go for a boat ride, hike the Falls of Lana, and reminisce with old friends. All former campers, staff, and faculty are welcome to come play, eat, and sleep at PCP once again!
Join the local community in celebrating Point CounterPoint’s 60th Anniversary with a Chamber Music Concert on Friday, September 29th at 7:30pm at the Salisbury Congregational Church. This event is wheelchair accessible, free, open to the public and will be followed by a post-concert reception. No tickets needed. Please join us!
PCP Alumni Play-In Event Saturday, Sept 30th 2PM EST via Zoom– Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
A “Play-In” is defined as an event where musicians meet, often for the first time, and read chamber music for pure pleasure. Play-Ins can vary in group sizes and are not performances, but rather a way for musicians of all levels to come together and have some fun! At 2PM EST regardless of where you are, pick up your instrument, and play along with fellow PCP alumni everywhere.
Zoom Link for Play-In Saturday, Sept 30th 2PM EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82869680000?pwd=Tm90RmxLVkl5djgrYjV6WUpnTkpHQT09
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Parts Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x5izP_FVf2Ttc5VI7Zdxuu-cqnMqwaIR?usp=drive_link
On Saturday evening, we will have an early dinner followed by the opportunity to hear the Emerson String Quartet perform at Middlebury College!! Or just hang by the campfire reminiscing and eating s’mores. Just come!
Purchasers will simply select the Emerson concert from the Middlebury College Box Office page,
and press the “ENTER PROMO CODE” text on the upper right, just below the words “sign in.”
A pop-up will appear…then just enter a promo code “PCP60”
Don’t let finances stand in the way, just email JennyB at pointcp@gmail.com. We want everyone to come and celebrate!
There are 3 ways in which you can join us in our 60th Anniversary Celebration:
- In-person attendance on Lake Dunmore
- Host or attend a local gathering with fellow alumni
- Zoom on Saturday at 2PM for an alumni Play-In Event.
Family members are more than welcome to join us In-Person! For family pricing email pointcp@gmail.com. Food is $100 for the weekend and lodging varies depending on your choice ranging from $50-$150/night.
Are you still in touch with anyone you went to camp with? Check out our 60th Facebook event and spread the word; the more the merrier!
Please register here!
Anniversary Events:
Friday:
- Check in by 5PM
- Dinner 6:00PM
- Concert at Salisbury Congregational Church 7:30PM
- Smores and Campfire 9PM
Saturday:
- Lake Swim/Morning Walk and Run 7:30AM
- Breakfast 8-9AM
- Open Morning – Open Music Library, boating/Kayaking, Find Your Graffiti, Campus Tour, Find Your Photos, Cabin Chores haha
- Lunch 12-1PM
- PCP Alumni Play-In Event 2PM EST via Zoom – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
- A “Play-In” is defined as an event where musicians meet, often for the first time, and read chamber music for pure pleasure. Play-Ins can vary in group sizes and are not performances, but rather a way for musicians of all levels to come together and have some fun! At 2PM regardless of where you are, pick up your instrument, and play along with fellow PCP alumni everywhere.
- Zoom Link for Play-In Saturday, Sept 30th 2PM EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82869680000?pwd=Tm90RmxLVkl5djgrYjV6WUpnTkpHQT09
- Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Parts Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x5izP_FVf2Ttc5VI7Zdxuu-cqnMqwaIR?usp=drive_link
- Afternoon Hike 3PM
- Dinner 6-7PM
- Emerson String Quartet Concert
- Horror movies in the RecHall (with popcorn!)
- Smores and Campfire 9PM
Sunday:
- Lake Swim/Morning Walk and Run 7:30AM
- Breakfast 8-9AM
- Remember When 9AM
- Open Morning – Music Library, Sight Reading, Boating/Kayaking, swimming etc.
- Former Owner Zoom Meet Up 11AM
- Lunch 12-1PM
- Goodbyes Until Next Time!
We highly encourage you to bring your instruments, even if you think your playing is a bit rusty – you will not be alone.
If you would like to keep in touch, please visit our contact page, we’d love to hear how you’re doing, hear your camp stories, or see any old pictures you have!
This program has been made possible, in part, with support from ACMP Associated Chamber Music Players. If you are interested more information about ACMP can be found on their website here.
See What Our Alumni Are Doing Now!
Geoff M PCP Late 90s – violin Classics Phd from Yale. I am now playing in the Nashville Adult Orchestra and teach at Vanderbilt
Jeremy T-S PCP 2008-2011 My summers at Point CounterPoint helped foster a love of chamber music and played a large role in my decision to become a professional violist, boosting my confidence on viola when I first started switching to the instrument.
Zeyla A. PCP 2008-2010 I am a Suzuki Violin Teacher in Cambridge MA working with beginner violinists under the age of 10. I love what I’m doing and how much support PCP gave me as a young and growing musician to get where I am now!
Melissa W. PCP 1989-90 Although I did not become a professional musician (I am a professor of neuroscience), PCP was one of the most formative experiences of my young adulthood. It instilled a lifelong love of music in me, and was a place where I developed intense friendships.
Portia Z. PCP 1997,2000 I was a camper in 1997 and on staff in 2000.
Jeff K. PCP 1969-73 I worked at PCP for five summers as a counselor, horn teacher, lifeguard, and sailboat instructor. Also did opening and closing the weeks before and after camp.
Darol A. PCP 1963 A deeply affecting experience, which changed the direction of my life. Attending this camp with other kids such as David Finckel and the rest of that crew made a difference that didn’t become apparent until much later…but Ed Finckel’s interest in jazz and other music sparked the idea of combining styles, which became projects such as the Turtle Island String Quartet.
Larry G. PCP 1964-1971
In honor of our former owners’ contributions, artist Larry created a limited edition of archival, giclée prints from his painting ‘A Point Counter Point Evening.’ These commemorative prints are available for sale, and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Scholarship Funds. Why not take a piece of PCP home with you? Prints are available in two sizes, unframed or framed. Contact Larry Grob for details: lagrob@mac.com, or call 617-817-3123. Larry’s work can be seen at www.larrygrobartist.com
“I still remember that first ride up with the Finckels to Vermont. In that old, wonderful VW bus. “We’re gonna build a camp”…I think was the mission. At lakeside, tent platforms and volleyball nets and practice cabins and a rec hall all took shape, and a great and lasting adventure was begun. I was 13, and spent the next couple of summers doing what one never forgets…making music by a lake. I remember Dribble and Muffy and Klick, and all those others so aptly nicknamed. I remember trips to the A&W, Brahms on a marimba, the sand pit, and dump runs. It’s so great now to be back and see an institution that’s persevered so well. And you know, those feelings are all still in the air. Hard to believe, but they’ve nurtured me for the 50 years in between. So watch out. It could happen to you!”
Larry Grob – PCP alum, inaugural camper, and artist
Support PCP with your donations
Consider giving the gift of PCP so that other musicians can enjoy our special place. Click here for ways to give.Alumni & Public Donations saved the RecHall in 2018, thank you!! In April of 2018, the RecHall at PCP was destroyed by a devastating storm. As you can see, a tree went straight through the center of the RecHall. The entire building needed to be redone and the grand piano inside was in pieces. However, thanks to a gofund me campaign and your alumni donations we were able to fully restore the RecHall as well as purchase a Steinway grand piano. The PCP community and alumni community made it possible for PCP to open as scheduled in 2018. Thank you all so much!
