SUMMER BAND CAMP INFORMATION
2019
We would like to encourage you to consider enrolling your child in a BAND CAMP this summer. Students have several choices of one or two week camps sponsored by major Texas universities. The cost of these camps can vary. The day camps start around $150 and the overnight camps start around $400. The overnight camp costs include overnight housing in the university dormitory, three meals per day in the university cafeteria, and quality instrumental instruction from superior music staff personnel.
Band camps are extremely beneficial for all performance levels. Without the structure of the daily band class, it is difficult to motivate students to practice over the summer months. Band camps have proven an effective way to help students continue their interest and progress. The students will have a full day of musical development and training with specialists and master teachers. Most band camps are structured with full band rehearsals, instrumental sectionals and elective classes. Social activities are planned for the evening hours and many students will make lifetime friends.
All camps are well staffed with quality instructors and the students are well supervised during all activities. Students who plan to stay overnight may select a roommate of their choice. Please consider this great opportunity for your young musician!
Many camps are limited in space, so send your deposit to the university as soon as possible. Detailed information from the university band camp office will follow upon receiving your deposit.
The dates, cost, phone numbers and web sites of most of the Texas band camps are listed below.
Texas Christian University (817) 257-7341
https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/events-and-programs/summer-camps/tcu-band-camp/
June 21 – 22
Commuter – $175
Sam Houston State University (936) 294-1360
https://www.shsu.edu/academics/music/camps/band.html
June 9-13, 5 days/4 nights
Over-night camper – $425
Commuter – $290
University of Texas at Arlington (817) 272-3471
http://www.uta.edu/music/areas/winds-percussion/concert-band-camp.php
June 9-13, 5 days/4 nights
Over-night camper – $410
Commuter – $250
Stephen F Austin State University
http://www.music.sfasu.edu/outreach.php?link=bandcamp
June 9-14, 6 days/5 nights
Over-night camper – $435
Commuter – $175
Texas State University 512) 245-2651
http://www.txstate.edu/bands/camps/concertcamp.html
June 9-14, 6 days/5 nights
Over-night camper – $485
Commuter – $285
Baylor University (254) 710-4211
https://www.baylor.edu/busmc/index.php?id=929126
June 23-, 7 days/6 nights
Over-night camper – $515
Commuter – $355
University of Texas at Austin (512) 471-7764
http://www.longhornmusiccamp.org/
June 9–15, 7 days/6 nights (Session 1)
June 16–22, 7 days/6 nights (Session 2)
Over-night camper – $690
Commuter – $470
University of Houston (713) 743-3175
http://www.uh.edu/kgmca/music/bands/cougar-band-camp/
July 7–11, 5 days/4 nights
Over-night camper – $525
Commuter – $375
Texas Tech University (806) 742-2270
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/ttuboc/
July 7–13, 7 days/6 nights
Over-night camper – $650
Commuter – $275
West Texas A&M (806) 651-0000
http://www.wtamu.edu/academics/band-camp.aspx
July 7-19 13 days/12 nights
Over-night camper – $925
Commuter – $325
North Texas Middle School Percussion Camp (940) 498-0511
http://www.kwylie.com/#!camp/ca4p
June 11-13, 3 days (Day camp only)
Commuter – $150 (w/meals)
Commuter – $140 (wo/meals)