Applying to Symphonic Band Camp

Admissions Process
No audition is required to be accepted to the camp!

UMass Lowell Symphonic Band Camp Registration - 2010 (pdf)

Enrollment is open until July 1, 2010

Students of all abilities are encouraged to enroll. The growth of the students in just a week is remarkable! Students who complete grade 8 in June 2010 are eligible.

Students have the opportunity to study with university faculty and guest instructors, to perform with upper level college students, to live in the dorm - in the residential suites, and to participate in concert band, honors wind ensemble, to choose from electives like Conducting, History of Rock and Roll, Keyboard, Percussion, to write music, create video/film scoring, and so much more... we look forward to working with you.

Join us for an immersion into music  - the chance of a lifetime!

Scholarships

FULL and PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are available for students applying to Symphonic Band Camp 2010. All students seeking a scholarship are required to submit a cassette tape or CD for consideration. These items will not be returned. Top students will be invited to audition for principal chairs and/or scholarships.

Requirements for recording submission:

1. CD or cassette tape that is clearly labeled with student’s first and last name,instrument, title of work.
   
   
2. Duplicated copy of the work - do not send an original (all shall be destroyed).
   
   
3. Choice of work - requirements:
   
   Music chosen - must be a solo work. A festival piece at the District or All-State level would be appropriate.
   
   Two excerpts - one fast, showing technical skill,one slow, showing tone quality and expression. Total length of combined excerpts 3-5 minutes.
   
   
4. Recording should be submitted by May 15 for scholarship information.