HS/MS Concert Band Camps
June 9-14, 2024
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 interactive workshops, concerts, and opportunities in jazz and salsa ensembles.
Watch your musicianship and friendships grow by spending the week with us here in San Marcos!
WHO ATTENDS?
Middle School and High School students who participated in band during the 2023-2024 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 2024 is also welcome to attend. Students are designated in the Middle School Camp or High School Camp based on their 2023-2024 grade status.
FACULTY AND STAFF
- Dr. Caroline Beatty, Texas State University - HS Maroon Band
- Dr. Kyle Glaser, Texas State University - HS 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!
What does a typical day look like?
7:30a - 9:00a - Breakfast/check-in
9:00a -12:00p - Band rehearsals, sectionals and masterclasses
12:00p - 1:30p - Lunch
1:30p - 5:30p - Band rehearsals, chamber ensembles, enrichment courses
5:30p - 6:30p - Dinner
6:30p - 9:30p - Evening concerts and structured social activities
Tuition
Concert Band Camp Costs
- Resident: $635 (Includes housing and all meals)
- Commuter: $450 : (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 2023-2024 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
Which camp is right for me?
High School Camp: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders
Middle School Camp: Rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders
Concert Band Camp Audition Music
All attendees will perform a placement audition on the first day of camp to ensure they are placed in the ensemble that best fits their level.
More Information / Daily Schedules / Questions
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Email: bandcamps@txstate.edu