CAMP SESSIONS

• Designed for students finishing grades K – 4
• Provides an in-depth interaction with basic instruments, rhythms, dynamics, and notes
• Students finishing 5th grade should attend the Band session, where they will be placed in a Beginning Band.

• Focused on middle and high school students
• Build  advanced guard techniques with flag, rifle, and dance
• Student leaders will gain experience in teaching techniques and peer instruction
• Collaborate to create and perform a group routine

• Focused on students who completed 5th or 6th grades
• Allow them to try instruments, learn music basics, and get a head start on learning an instrument for the next school year.
• Morning group:  Beginning Band
• Afternoon group:  Electives Blocks A & B
• Audition:  No
• New Instrument Orientation:   10am-11:30am on Sunday, June 7th at East Ridge Middle School for all new players - this session before camp is designed to help you select your new instrument.  One of our sponsors, Music in Arts, will also be present to offer instrument rentals for the camp week.  More information about this instrument orientation will be emailed out before camp starts.

• Intended for students who have just completed Beginning Band or need to further develop basic fundamentals and music reading.
• Morning group:  Intermediate Band
• Afternoon group:  Elective Blocks A & B
• Audition:  Yes, but not required

Auditions for Bands

Students have the opportunity to be in one of three bands.
Selection will be based upon placement auditions.
Audition material and instructions for students will be released three weeks before camp starts.

• Intended for experienced middle school players and some high schoolers.
• Morning group:  Advanced Band
• Afternoon group:  Elective Blocks A & B
• Audition:  Yes 

Auditions for Bands

Students have the opportunity to be in one of three bands.
Selection will be based upon placement auditions.
Audition material and instructions for students will be released three weeks before camp starts.

• Intended for advanced upper middle school students (honor band attendees or superiors on solos) and experienced high school students.
• Morning group:  Wind Ensemble
• Afternoon group:  Elective Blocks A & B
• Audition:  Yes 

Auditions for Bands

Students have the opportunity to be in one of three bands.
Selection will be based upon placement auditions.
Audition material and instructions for students will be released three weeks before camp starts.

• Percussion Morning Masterclass
  • Intended for percussionists with at least one year of band class or private instruction.
  • Students have the opportunity to be in one of three bands AND work separately with our percussion instructors
  • Morning group:  Percussion pullout from Advanced Band or Wind Ensemble
  • Afternoon group:  Elective Blocks A & B
• Marching Band Leadership - Special Elective
  • Intended for director-recommended high school student leaders, moving into their Junior or Senior years
  • Focus on teaching rehearsal techniques, team building, and conducting
  • Morning group:   Advanced Band or Wind Ensemble
  • Afternoon group:  Marching Band Leadership (select elective during registration)

• Electives are divided into two afternoon blocks, Block A and Block B
• Allows students to experience different activities and meet additional campers
• Click on the 'Electives' page for more detailed descriptions
• The Marching Band Leadership group meets during both Blocks A & B.