BAND AND ORCHESTRA CAMP
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Grades 9-12
DATES
TBD
OBJECTIVE
The UTRGV High School Band and Orchestra Camp consists of one week of intense training for all wind and string instruments for students grades 9 to 12. Participants will learn under the expert guidance of UTRGV’s outstanding faculty as well as local professionals and guest artists. The camp will culminate with a grand final concert that will showcase the student’s musical achievements.
The Band and Orchestra camp will take place at the UTRGV Edinburg campus. Students will participate in daily ensemble rehearsals, chamber music sessions, and also masterclasses on their instruments. Assignments for chamber groups will be done based on the student’s large ensemble audition as well as level of proficiency. Masterclasses and chamber music groups are taught by the UTRGV instrumental faculty and members of the camp staff, allowing each student to receive personalized attention throughout the week.
Monitored leisure activities including social and musical events will also be part of the daily schedule. Students will be under close supervision by camp counselors at all times during all activities.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Overnight room accommodations will not be available, all camp participants must return home by the end of the day each day of camp. All meals/snacks listed in the schedule are included in the tuition and will be served on UTRGV campus. On occasion, students will participate in extra meals such as evening pizza parties, ice cream or cookouts. Arrival and departure of students will take place only during specific posted times. UTRGV will not host students outside scheduled camp dates and posted times.
COST
Tuition for the seven-day camp is $200 which includes participation in ensembles, lessons, classes, masterclasses, chamber music, lunch/snack, social activities, a t-shirt and a camp decal. Tuition can be paid by check/money order made out to UTRGV School of Music. All-State students receive a 25% discount on tuition. Saxophone students who enroll in Band and Orchestra Camp may participate in the full 10-day Saxophone Camp at no extra cost.
NOTE: The COVID-19 situation may evolve or change. We will make every effort to create an inspirational experience for all participants. However, circumstances and guidelines may change and the Music Camp will adjust as needed. Alternative plans and schedules may be necessary due to situations beyond our control. Refunds will be offered if the event needs to be cancelled.
ELIGIBILITY
The camp welcomes all woodwind, brass, percussion and string students grades 9-12, age exceptions can be made with approval of the camp director and based on availability. All students are required to have played their instrument for at least two years.
AUDITIONS
All students are required to audition for seating in the band and/or orchestra and for chamber music group assignments. Auditions are for group placement only and not required to apply to the camp, these will take place on registration day. Students will be asked to play a solo piece or etude of their choice that demonstrates technical and musical ability in order to be assigned to an ensemble that fits their performance level.
FACULTY
(To be announced)