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Marching Band Leadership Camp
Sunday, July 8 - Friday, July 13, 2012
The FSU Marching Band Leadership Camp reaches beyond the basics to build team leaders with comprehensive music and leadership skills. We provide a unique experience for any student wishing to be involved with their high school marching unit, and have trained many of the finest drum majors and student leaders in the Southeast. Instruction will incorporate all drum major styles with an emphasis on developing leadership skills, and conducting styles and techniques. Campers will work on communication skills, group dynamics, score analysis, block drills and more. All instructors at this camp are former drum majors of the FSU Marching Chiefs.
Instructors and staff at this camp are all former drum majors of the FSU Marching Chiefs. Students will work on leadership skills, communication skills and group dynamics. Instruction will incorporate diverse drum major styles and will introduce basic as well as advanced conducting techniques, score analysis, block drills and more. A sample daily schedule has been provided below. Each evening, students can participate in recreational activities. Official recreation schedules are distributed on check-in day, but you can click here for a sample evening schedule.
This camp does not include a color guard component but color guard members are welcome to attend for the leadership training.
This camp will require outdoor activity in hot summer conditions.
Camp Details | |
| Registration is open! | |
| Eligibility |
Campers must have attended grades 9-12 in the ‘11-’12 school year and have one year of high school marching band experience. (Rising 9th graders during summer 2012 are not eligible). |
| Ability Level | Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced drum majors, section leaders, band captains and other leadership personnel with at least one year of high school marching band experience. |
| Cost for Day Campers |
$235.00 Includes tuition only. No housing or meals. |
| Cost for Overnight Campers |
$396.00 Cost includes tuition ($235) and housing with three meals per day ($161). |
| Camp Check-In |
Sunday, July 8, 2012 11:00am-3:00pm (EST) All campers must attend check-in. If you can not arrive during the designated times due to extenuating circumstances, arrangements must be made in advance with the camp office. |
| Camp Check-Out |
Friday, July 13, 2012 A final pass & review will be held on this day. Check-out will follow this event. |
| Audition Required? | No audition required. |
| How to Register |
Registration is open. Visit our registration page for more information. |
| Available Discounts: |
Early Bird & Matching Discounts apply to this camp. Visit our Discounts page for further details. |
| Instruments: | All campers, except drummers, must bring their marching instrument to camp. Drummers should bring sticks only. (Instruments are needed for score interpretation and preparation lessons.) |
| Concert Schedule: All concert times are subject to change. | Pass & Review: Friday, July 13 - 2:30pm All campers will participate in the pass & review. |
| Important Things to Note |
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| Instructors Include: | Mr. Jim Bruce, Director of Bands, Manatee High School, FL Mr. David Hedgecoth, Former FSU Marching Chief |
| SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE | |
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| 7:30-8:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30-10:00am | Leadership Training Procedures |
| 10:00-10:15am | Break |
| 10:15-11:30am | Squad Fundamentals & Demonstrations |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:15pm | Conducting & Leadership Techniques |
| 2:15-2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30-4:00pm | Score Interpretation/Analysis/Score Preparation |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Rest & Relaxation |
| 5:00-6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:00-9:00pm |
Evening Activities Click here for a sample evening schedule |
| 10:00pm | Curfew |
