![]() I found out that I make friends quickly, that I don’t like the saxophone, that I hold my flute wrong and definitely need to fix it, that I love Ben, Yaffa, Jonathan, Rachel, and Daphne, that I really like eating cereal with peanut butter and honey, that I don’t actually hate lakes, that I can successfully perform a solo piece, and that I loooooooove Encore/Coda. Sometimes I think I underestimate my ability to try new things I was brave and I could be away from home for 3 1/2 weeks I took on some music that was way above my level but with a lot of practice I got it mostly under control. I discovered my capability for handling challenges. Also that I can be more independent and kind to everyone. That with the help of the great teachers I can advance much more. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience that Camp Encore/Coda provided, and the foundation laid for a lifetime love and pursuit of music. ![]() Really grateful for the gender inclusive/expansive community. The environment strikes a great balance between supportive/nurturing and rigorous/disciplined. I love that it’s a place my child feels they can be themself socially among other musically-focused kids. That place is made of magic.Īrya got great quality music instruction this year, and really enjoyed her instructor. How nice everyone was and always has been. The counselors and instructors at Encore/Coda created an environment of collaboration and love of music which was so clear throughout all the aspects the camp. It is clear that the campers worked hard throughout the summer and the performances were excellent. As a musician myself, I appreciate the balance of serious music and fun. This was Ben’s second summer at Camp Encore/Coda. I liked that the counselors actively participated in the music. Community of music-makers.īryn discovered a real love of theatre and was incredibly happy at camp!įriendly atmosphere that encourages campers to try new things. Serious yet accessible and non-competitive music experience. Love the small(er) size, the opportunity to get private lessons, and to explore music in different forms. She also loved her counselors.Įvery student of mine who has attended Encore/Coda has grown by leaps and bounds over the course of the summer. Given that she’s 15 and it was her first summer at camp, the ease of making new friends and finding community was a wonderful surprise. Maria loved it as both a musical experience and a social one. Inclusivity, musical challenges, variety of activities, fun! Thank you for making it available to all campers, regardless of gender identity. The gender-expansive cabin was a huge success for my child. ![]() Adrian made many friends and loved being there! The opportunity for my child to be independent AND be a better musician from others. My child has matured socially and of course musically! Her first year she learned how to be a good audience member–so important! I also really appreciate that there are high standards–not really based on ability, but on being part of a group, and that expectations need to be met. I like that all the staff love being there! So many people return year after year and that says a lot. ![]() I’ve never felt that any requests were not being met. Duncan graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.I like that there’s such a feeling of genuine caring. Duncan began his career in 1985 as a petroleum engineer with Breck Operating. Duncan has held management positions for Quicksilver, Encore Acquisition, and Range Resources managing horizontal Barnett Shale development along with conventional assets in the Permian and East Texas areas. He was also the Vice President of Production for Classic Hydrocarbons where he proved up an undeveloped East Texas position by executing a vertical Travis Peak/Cotton Valley, horizontal Cotton Valley, and horizontal Bossier Shale exploitation program. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Atlantic Exploration implementing a four rig program in the Delaware Basin targeting vertical Wolfbone along with horizontal Third Bone Spring and Wolfcamp. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Crossing Rocks Energy where he coordinated the horizontal Eagle Ford drilling operations in Burleson County, Texas, which reduced drill days by more than 70% and lowered costs by over 50%. Duncan held executive and management positions with private equity backed, public, and private oil & gas companies. Energy’s drilling, completion, and production operations. Duncan oversees and manages all phases of U.S. Kevin Duncan brings more than 35 years of experience in the oil & gas industry to his position as Vice President of Operations for U.S. ![]()
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