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Concert Band Camp

June 11-16, 2023

THE EXPERIENCE
The Texas State University Concert Band Camp provides a great opportunity to gather with others from around the state with the goal of making great music all while improving individual musicianship. All participants play in a concert band and attend instrument masterclasses and sectionals. Afternoon sessions include TedTalk style presentations and interactive workshops.
      

WHO ATTENDS?
Band students entering the 7th–12th grades in the 2022-2023 school year are invited to attend this band camp held on the campus of Texas State University in San Marcos. Any graduating senior who will attend Texas State in the fall of 2023 is also welcome to attend. Students are designated in the Middle School Camp or High School Camp based on their 2022-2023 grade status.


FACULTY AND STAFF
CONDUCTORS & INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS

  • Dr. Caroline Beatty, Texas State University - HS Maroon Band
  • Dr. Kyle Glaser, Texas State University - HS Gold Band
  • Mr. Robert Herrings, Artie Henry Middle School - MS Maroon Band
  • Ms. Britini Dunn, Cedar Park Middle School - MS Gold Band
  • Students are taught each day by university professors and acclaimed school music educators that specialize on each specific instrument.

COUNSELORS

  • Students are supervised by certified teachers and upper-level university students.
  • All faculty and staff have completed a background check and state-mandated training.

Multi-Cultural Ensembles

Students may choose to enroll in multi-cultural ensemble enrichment courses:

Jazz Band -Open to trumpets, saxophones, trombones, percussion, drumset, guitar, double bass, and piano.  Students will learn a variety of big band jazz music a will get to perform on a featured concert on Thursday night!

Salsa Band -Open to trumpets, saxophones, trombones, percussion, bass, piano.  Students work with our Latin music faculty to learn salsa style music and present a concert on Thursday night!

 

Schedule Overview

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

   Sunday

   Check-in

   Meeting

   Placement Auditions

   First Rehearsal

 

   Monday-Thursday

   Mornings:  Band Rehearsals & Instrument Masterclasses

   Afternoons: Band Rehearsals, Jazz/Salsa Rehearsals, HS Honors       Chamber Music, & Presentations

   Evenings: Concerts & Social Activities

 

   Friday

   Rehearsal

   Final Concert

 

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Concert Band Camp Costs

  • Resident:  $500 (Includes housing and all meals)
  • Commuter:  $320 : (Includes Sunday dinner and M-F lunch, no housing; commuters can opt-in for evening activities and pay for campus dinner)

Available Concert Band Camp Scholarships / Rebates

  • $50.00 Scholarship: Oboe or Bassoon player
  • $50.00 Scholarship : Percussionist who attends both Concert Band Camp AND Percussion Camp
  • $50.00 rebate: Ten or more students attending from same school (Note:  This rebate will be applied the week camp begins to your original payment method)

In addition, the following honor band/orchestra scholarships are available. (One scholarship per student - choose highest level from the 2022-2023 academic year. You will be asked to provide documentation when you register online.)

  • $50.00: Participant in TMEA/ATSSB Region Band/Orchestra Concert
  • $100.00: TMEA/ATSSB Area Band/Orchestra Qualifier
  • $300.00: Participant in TMEA/ATSSB All-State Band/Orchestra Concert

Concert Band Camp Audition Music
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More Information / Daily Schedules / Questions

See the Info Packets and Forms page!  If you have questions or concerns, email: bandcamps@txstate.edu

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 1