Bands Alive! Summer Camps

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Camp Information

Leadership Institute

Monday, June 24 - Tuesday, June 25, 2024

For high school drum majors, section leaders and color guard captains, with classes in leadership, team building, conducting and more!

Cost: $284 resident camper / $259 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Color Guard Institute

Monday, June 24 - Tuesday, June 25, 2024

For color guard students grades 9-12, with classes in equipment (flag, rifle, sabre) movement, marching basics, and performance! This camp is designed for individuals or complete color guard teams.

Cost: $284 resident camper / $259 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Winds Institute

Tuesday, June 25 - Thursday, June 27, 2024

For students grades 9-12, concentrating on band music in the concert setting. Students work in sections as well as rehearse with full band throughout the camp.

Cost: $349 resident camper / $299 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Junior High Concert Band Camp

Tuesday, June 25 - Thursday, June 27, 2024

For students grades 6-8, concentrating on band music in the concert setting. Students work in sections as well as rehearse with full band throughout the camp. Students should have at least one year of school band involvement before attending this camp.

Cost: $349 resident camper / $299 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Junior High Color Guard Day Camp

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

No experience necessary! This is an introduction to Color Guard. For grades 6-8 who have just begun spinning or have an interest in learning to spin. Classes will cover flag, movement, marking basics and performance. This camp is designed for individuals or complete color guard teams. We will teach you what you need to know!

Cost: $65
Cost includes: lunch, all activities, camp shirt, flag & pole

Director's Institute

Tuesday, June 25 - Thursday, June 27, 2024

Band directors will learn from some of the finest leaders in the marching band world. Veteran educators as well as beginning teachers will benefit from the many session and round table discussions with our expert Bands Alive! Educational Team.

The Director's Institute is an excellent opportunity for band directors, color guard instructors, and percussion instructors.

Session topics include:

  • The Music is the Magic
  • The Value of Daily Technique Rehearsals for All Sections of Your Marching Band
  • From a Judge's Perspective
  • Music Selection 101 for the Marching Band
  • The Value of Excellence
  • Box 1 to 5: Understanding the Criteria on the Judge's Sheet
  • Daily Technique: A Valued Part of Your Rehearsal
  • The Basics of Band Body Choreography
  • The Visual Program: Where Do I Begin?
  • How to Create Variety in Visual Design
  • The Value of Excellence: Starting from Day 1 with Excellence in Mind
  • What is Effect? 

Cost: $349 resident / $299 commuter
Cost includes: single room, meals, all activities, camp shirts, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

 

Camp FAQs

What are the benefits of summer camp?

Summer band camps provide instruction, rehearsal and performance experiences that will enhance student growth as a musician, leader and role model in their own school program. Additionally, campers will enjoy making friends from other schools, as well as have the opportunity to work with music education experts from across the country, as well as MSU Band faculty and staff.

What age level are the camps designed for?

  • Winds Institute: Grades 9-12
  • Leadership Institute: Grades 9-12
  • Color Guard Institute: Grades 9-12
  • Junior High Concert Band Camp: Grades 6-8
  • Junior High Color Guard Camp: Grades 6-8

Where do campers stay?

All resident campers are housed in University residence halls. Front desks are staffed 24 hours daily, and camp counselors are on duty at all times.

Where do campers eat?

All meals are served in one of the University's dining halls. Campers with special dietary needs should contact the band office in advance of camp, and we will connect you with dining hall staff who will work with you in advance on what items are available.

Who teaches at the camp?

Camp staff members are comprised of MSU Band faculty and staff, leaders from the Pride Band program, marching techs with extensive drum corps experience, and highly respected music educators from throughout the country.

What is the difference between a Resident Camper and a Commuter Camper?

If you are a Resident Camper, you will stay in one of the campus residence halls. If you are a Commuter Camper, you will be dropped off and picked up by your parent/guardian each day. Lunch and dinner meals are included in the commuter camper cost, as camp rehearsals, sessions and activities will be scheduled all day and early evening.

 

Questions?

Please contact us at 417-836-5454 or email bands@missouristate.edu.