2009 Camp Dates: June 17-20th (High School) and June 24-27th (Middle School)
The focus of the Auburn University Summer Concert Band Camps is on concert band literature with an emphasis on full band rehearsals, section rehearsals, clinics, and master classes. Prominent music educators and the faculty, staff, and students of the Auburn University Bands will conduct ensemble rehearsals and master class instruction.
Two programs are available. Junior High students, who will be in the 7th or 8th grade in the upcoming school year, are invited to our Junior High Summer Concert Band Camp. High School students, who will be in the 9th through 12th grade in the upcoming school year, are invited to our High School Summer Concert Band Camp.
Camp Features
- Large Ensemble Rehearsals
- Section Rehearsals
- Master Classes
- Evening Social Activities
- Lodging in AU Residence Halls
(A commuting option is also available.) - T-Shirt, Medal, and Certificate
- Finale Concert/Performance
2009 Camp Dates and Application
Our 2009 camp will be held on:
- June 17-20th for High School students
- June 24-27th for Junior High students
Those interested should download the appropriate application:
- Application for High School students
- Application for Junior High students
and send it along with the registration fee to:
NBA Summer Band Camps
Auburn University Bands
132 Goodwin Music Bldg.
Auburn University, AL 36849-5421
Full details can be found on the application. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes (no flip‐flops!)
- Bed linens for a twin bed
- Bath towels and washcloths
- Toiletry items
- Spending money for souvenirs and snacks
- CD of the concert performance will be available for purchase for $10 each.
- Khaki shorts for the ending performance (NOTE: This was mistakenly omitted from the application.)
- Instrument, including all accessories ‐ reeds, neck straps, cork grease, valve oil, and so on.
- If you are a percussionist, you should bring your sticks, mallets, and/or snare drums.
2009 Schedule of Events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 (High School Camp) Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (Junior High Camp) |
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| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Registration | Goodwin Music Building |
| 3:30 - 5:30 PM | Chair Auditions |
Graves Residence Hall |
| 5:45 - 6:30 PM | Dinner | Terrell Hall |
| 6:30 - 7:00 PM | Welcome Meeting |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 9:00 - 10:30 PM | Social Activity |
Goodwin Music Building |
| 11:00 PM | Curfew | Residence Halls |
| Thursday, June 18, 2009 (High School Camp) Thursday, June 25, 2009 (Junior High Camp) |
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| 6:15 AM | Wake-up Call | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast | Terrell Hall |
| 8:15 - 9:45 AM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Master Class Technique |
Goodwin Music Building |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Lunch | Terrell Hall |
| 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 3:15 - 5:00 PM | Sectional Rehearsals | Goodwin Music Building |
| 5:00 - 5:45 PM | Campus Tour | Samford Hall and Eagle’s Nest |
| 5:45 - 6:30 PM | Dinner |
Terrell Hall |
| 6:45 - 7:45 PM | Large Ensemble Rehersals |
Goodwin Music Building Woodwinds: Choir Room Brass/Percussion: Band Hall |
| 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Full Band Rehearsal | Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 9:00 - 10:30 PM | Social Activity |
Goodwin Music Building |
| 11:00 | Curfew | Residence Halls |
| Friday, June 19, 2009 (High School Camp) Friday, June 26, 2009 (Junior High Camp) |
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| 6:15 AM | Wake-up Call | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast | Terrell Hall |
| 8:15 - 9:45 AM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Master Class Technique |
Goodwin Music Building |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Lunch | Terrell Hall |
| 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 3:15 - 4:30 PM | Sectional Rehearsals | Goodwin Music Building |
| 4:30 - 5:45 PM | Break Visit Toomer’s Corner or the AU Bookstore |
Toomer’s Corner/AU Bookstore |
| 5:45 - 6:30 PM | Dinner |
Terrell Hall |
| 6:45 - 7:45 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Sectional Recital Concert |
Goodwin Music Building |
| 9:00 - 10:30 PM | Social Activity |
Goodwin Music Building |
| 11:00 | Curfew | Residence Halls |
| Saturday, June 20, 2009 (High School Camp) Saturday, June 27, 2009 (Junior High Camp) |
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| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
Terrell Hall |
| 8:00 - 9:30 AM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Room Check-Out Change into performance attire |
Residence Halls |
| 10:40 AM | Report to Theater | |
| 11:00 AM | Parent Performance |
Goodwin Music Building Band Hall |
| Noon | Dismissal |
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