Applying to Symphonic Band Camp

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

UML Symphonic Band Camp Registration (pdf)

Enrollment is open until July 1, 2009

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 2009 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

Scholarships are available for students applying to Symphonic Band Camp 2009. 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 1 for scholarship information.