The K-State Leadership & Auxiliary Band Camp will offer students in grades 9-12 the ability to refine their skills in a variety of areas. The camp is designed for Drum Majors, Section Leaders, Percussionists, Color Guard, Dance Teams, and those aspiring to develop/further their leadership training. Students interested in this camp should click here for more information.
In July 2009, the K-State Leadership and Auxiliary Camp hosted 95 local and regional drum majors, color guard members, section leaders and percussionists. A sincere THANK YOU to all who participated in our 2009 camp!
-Dr Tracz & Dr Pursell
The 2010 KSU Leadership & Auxiliary Band Camp
Will Be Held July 11-14
To register for the leadership & Aux camp online, click here.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Members of the camp staff also served as the students' counselors during their four-day stay in the plush accomodations of Ford Hall Dormitory on the K-State Campus.
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| Non-Resident Camper ($160.00) |
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The Summer Music Camp is directed by
Dr. Frank Tracz, Director of Bands
Register for the 2009 Leadership & Aux Camp
For more information, contact:
K-State Bands
Depatrment of Music
Kansas State University
226 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-3816
(785) 532-3817 - fax
ftracz@ksu.edu
Future Dates:
2011 -JULY 10-13, 2011
2012 - JULY 8-11, 2012
2013 - JULY 14-17, 2013
2014 - JULY 13-16, 2014
2015 - JULY 12-15, 2015
