Junior High Band Camp I & II

Band Camp I: June 7-11, 2009 (Sunday - Thursday)

Band Camp II: June 21-25, 2009 (Sunday - Thursday)

Resident Camper: $405 - Day Campers: $265

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Summary

The Junior High School Band Camp is a unique opportunity for young wind and percussion players to experience the band experience outside of their own school program. The camp is structured to improve individual performance skills, while allowing the campers to interact with other young musicians in music and socially.

A Typical Day at Camp

Each day will be filled with music instruction and social activities. A typical day will include:

sectionals
full band rehearsal
class lessons
music elective
recreation time
afternoon and night activities

Afternoon & Night Activities

Afternoon and night activities will vary day-to-day. Activities will include:

movie night
dance night
visits to the University Game Room
outdoor recreation

Faculty

The campers are taught by outstanding junior high and high school band directors and musicians from across the state. Each faculty members has vast experience in training and rehearsing young band musicians.

Camp I June 7-11: Robert Carlin
Camp Manager; Mary Santarelli
Assistant Manager; Greg Dick
Conductor-BandI; Tom Harrington
Conductor-BandII; Michael Dick
Conductor-BandIII; Sharon Kalisek
Flute-Leader; Heather Lopez
Flute; Angela Schindler
Oboe; Kimber McClellen
Bassoon; Randy Luster
Clarinet-Leader; John Gossett
Clarinet; Cindy Lansford
Clarinet; Rory Davis
Saxophone-Leader
M.Flake; Joe Clark
Saxophone; Carroll Cantrell
Trumpet-Leader; Warren Seago
Trumpet
J.Adams; Amanda Doyle
Horn; Michael Keig
Trombone-Leader; Stephen Jones
Trombone
S.Meyers; John Ware
Euphonium/Tuba; Russell Holcombe
Percussion-Leader; Lou Boldrighini
Percussion; Nichol Huerta
Percussion
Camp II June 21-25: Robert Carlin
Camp Manager; Randy Luster
Assistant Manager; Tye Ann Payne
Conductor-Band I; Tony Smith
Conductor-Band II; Ed Pagliai
Conductor-Band III; Charlotte Royall
Flute-Leader; Jennifer Dillard
Flute; Angela Schindler
Oboe; Rumaldo Saenz
Bassoon; Laurie Engleby
Clarinet-Leader; Chris Gonzales
Clarinet; Marion West
Clarinet
A.Buntin; Vic Flowers
Saxophone-Leader; Joe Clark
Saxophone; Donnie Artley
Trumpet-Leader; Matt Fehl
Trumpet; Aarron Brown
Horn; Chris Pittman
Trombone-Leader; Ogechi Ukazu
Trombone; John Morrison
Euphonium/Tuba; John Hinojosa
Percussion-Leader; Brian Waites
Percussion; Jerriald Dillard
Percussion

Auditions

Auditions will be held the first day of the camp, immediately following camper check-in. Each camper should have a prepared piece of 1-2 minutes that will demonstrate his/her best playing ability. The audition will also consist of major scales and the chromatic scale. Percussionists should be prepared to perform a snare etude, a keyboard etude, snare rudiments and scales on the keyboard.

Grand Concert

The last night of the camp will feature a Grand Concert, with all of the bands performing for parents and friends. The camp will be officially concluded at the end of the concert.