AU Marching Leadership Camp

AUMB2009 Camp Dates: June 14-17th

The focus of the Auburn University Marching Leadership and Auxiliary Camp is on developing leadership skills, improving basic and advanced technique, and enhancing the overall impact of a marching band performance. The Marching Leadership and Auxiliary Camp is staffed by the directors and student leaders of our very own Auburn University Marching Band and AUMB Tiger Eyes visual ensemble.

The program is open to high school Drum Majors, Section Leaders, Majorettes, Dancers, or Colorguard members who will be in the 9th through 12th grade in the upcoming school year.

Drum Major / Leadership Camp Features

  • Large and Small Group Conducting Sessions
  • Leadership Sessions
  • Marching and Music Instruction 
  • Evening Social Activities
  • Lodging in AU Residence Halls
    (A commuting option is also available.)
  • T-Shirt, Medal, and Certificate
  • Finale Concert/Performance

 

Auxiliary Camp Features

  • Technique Sessions (Including proper stretching and warm-up procedures)
  • Novice to Advanced Group Routines
  • Small Group Instruction for Rifle/Sabre 
  • 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 14-17th. Those interested should download the appropriate application:

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.)
  • Instrumentalists should bring their nstrument, 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.
  • Auxiliary participants will need to provide their own equipment (e.g., batons, rifles, sabers, flags, and flag poles).

2009 Schedule of Events

A schedule of events for this year’s Marching Leadership camp can be downloaded at this link.  Please note that Adobe Reader is required to view this PDF file.

The Tiger Eyes

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