Section Leaders

"The staff was very easy to get along with. They were funny, friendly, and very good at what they do!"

Drum Majors/Section Leaders/General Leadership Training:
-develop conducting skills with a live ensemble
-obtain instant feedback through the use of video critique
-conflict/resolution training to maximize your role as a
leader
-develop leadership skills through hands-on experiences
-network with students in the Midwest region in similar
positions within their band program

Section Leaders/Leadership Candidates:
-develop leadership skills through hands-on experiences
-network with students in the Midwest region in similar
positions within their band program
-obtain instant feedback
-conflict/resolution training to maximize your role as a
leader

Percussion Camp:
-develop percussion techniques that will maximize your
output for the upcoming year
-refine fundamental techniques that will assist in your
everyday playing
-perform on a variety of battery and/or melodic percussion
for a well-rounded percussion experience
-network with students in the Midwest region in similar
positions within their band program
-obtain instant feedback
-understand the role of a percussionist to assist with team
building within your program

Color Guard:
-develop guard techniques that will maximize your output
for the upcoming year
-refine fundamental techniques that will assist in your
everyday activities
-perform on a variety of flags/weapons  for a well-rounded
color guard experience
-network with students in the Midwest region in similar
positions within their band program
-obtain instant feedback
-understand the role of the color guard to assist with team
building within your program


Dance Team Camp:
-develop dance techniques that will maximize your output
for the upcoming year
-refine fundamental techniques that will assist in your
everyday activities
-network with students in the Midwest region in similar
positions within their programs
-obtain instant feedback
-understand the role of the dance team to assist with team
building within your program

Camp is open to all students currently in grades 9 through 12.  Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  All applications must be accompanied by a check with the registration form ($250.00 Resident Camper/$160.00 Non-resident Camper/Optional $55.00 Meal Card for Non-resident).  Campers will receive notice of acceptance by June 11, 2009.  A full refund minus a $25.00 handling fee will be given if notification is given by June 11, 2009. 

Click here to register.

The staff of the Kansas State University Leadership and Auxiliary Camp is comprised of the KSU Marching Band (KSUMB) Drum Majors, Color Guard, and Classy Cat Dance Instructors and various KSUMB staff.  A minimum of two staff members live on each floor with the campers and all staff members supervise student rehearsals through the day and evening.

Daily activities include team building exercises, breakout/leadership sessions, sectional rehearsals (drum majors, leadership sessions, percussion, color guard), recreational time, and full ensemble rehearsals.  A final performance by the Drum Major & Leadership Candidates, Percussion, Color Guard, and Dance Campers will be given at the conclusion of the camp.