Summer Music Camp
@ K-State

June 14-18, 2009
Dr. Larry Blocher & Dr. Jay Gilbert, guest conductors

 

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The guest conductors for the 2009 KSU Music camp will be Dr. Jay Gilbert, Director of Bands at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, and Dr. Larry Blocher of Troy University (Alabama). The five-day camp exposes students to a variety of ensemble and rehearsal settings, including concert band, small ensembles, and jazz ensembles.

The staff of the Kansas State Music Camp is comprised of the finest musicians and teachers from the area who are chosen for their interest and ability to inspire and teach talented young musicians. College music students complete our staff. A minimum of two staff members reside on each floor of the residence halls with the resident campers, and all staff members supervise student rehearsals throughout each day and evening.

The Kansas State University Music Camp is open to all students grades 5 through 12. A typical daily schedule during camp includes a full group rehearsal in the morning, followed by a sectional (small group) rehearsal with instruction by a specialist. Lunch is followed by a large group then small group instruction. The camp culminates with a final performance by the camp ensembles final afternoon.

Resident campers will stay in a university residence hall. Cafeteria-style meals are served in the university dining center. Students who choose not to stay in university housing have the option of purchasing a commuter meal card which includes four lunches and five dinners. They may also choose to pay cash for each individual meal.

For more information regarding the Kansas State Music Camp, call (785) 532-3816

 

To register for the music camp online, click here.

 

The Summer 2008 Music Camp was one of our most successful yet. Ninety-seven students, grades 5 through 12 gathered on the Kansas State University campus for a tremendous musical experience. Campers were placed into one of two concert bands based on auditions. All campers participated in at least one chamber ensemble and were then given additional participation options that included theory courses, conducting classes, and jazz ensembles.

 

     

Our staff included past and present undergraduate and graduate students from Kansas State University, who directed sectional rehearsals, conducted chamber ensembles and the jazz band, taught the theory and conducting courses.

 

Members of the camp staff also served as the students' counselors during their four-day stay in the plush accomodations of Moore Hall Dormitory on the K-State Campus.

 

 

Camp Fees for 2009:

Resident Camper ($360.00)
  • 2 students per room in university residence hall
  • Instruction
  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Meal Card
Non-Resident Camper ($195.00)
  • Instruction
  • Camp T-Shirt

    Optional Meal Card available for $75.00
    (4 lunches / 5 dinners)

For an additional fee, campers may take private lessons with K-State University faculty!

 

The Summer Music Camp is directed by
Dr. Frank Tracz, Director of Bands

Register for the 2009 Summer Music Camp

 

In addition to their rehearsal and classroom experiences, campers were provided with ample social and recreational activities, including recreation time at the KSU Student Union, a Picnic Dinner at the Manhattan City Park followed by a concert performance with the Manhattan Municipal Band, and a student talent-show.

 

 

for information, contact the K-State Bands at:

226 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-3816
fax - (785) 532-3817
e-mail - ftracz@ksu.edu

Future Dates:

2010 - JUNE 13-17, 2010
2011 - JUNE 12-16, 2011
2012 - JUNE 10-14, 2012
2013 - JUNE 9-13, 2013
2014 - JUNE 8-12, 2014