Next Leadership and Auxiliary Camp: July 8 - 11, 2012

Click Here to Register for the 2012 Leadership and Auxiliary Camp

Camp News

2011 Leadership and Auxiliary Camp a Success!!

The 2011 edition of the Leadership and Auxiliary Camp was the K-State Band's most successful yet. This July, 120 Drum Majors, Section Leaders, Dancers, Percussionist, and Colorguard members from all over Kansas and beyond came to the KSU campus to learn conducting, leadership skills, guard technique, and percussion technique. The students at Leadership and Auxiliary Camp participated in a number of large and small group activites that helped strengthen their leadership skills, teamwork, positive attitudes, and work ethic. The camp was "process driven" with the goal that each student would come away with the knowledge and confidence necessary to be leaders within their own band programs. The camp was concluded with a wonderful performance where each student group got a chance to perform and demonstrate what they had learned in the couple days spent under the instruction of K-State Band Staff, Graduate Assistants, Drum Majors, Band Leadership, and Kansas Music Educators.

The 2012 KSU Leadership & Auxiliary Band Camp 
Will Be Held July 8-11

To register for the Leadership & Aux camp online, click here.

Checks and Medical Forms can be mailed to:

K-State Bands Leadership Camp
Kansas State University
226 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506

Camp Features

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

Registration

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 ($270.00 Resident Camper/$160.00 Non-resident Camper/Optional $85.00 Meal Card for Non-resident). If you are filling out a registration online, please send a check to K-State Bands Leadership Camp, 226 McCain Auditorium, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506. You may also fill out your camper's medical release form to send in to the office. Campers will receive notice of acceptance by June 11, 2012. A full refund minus a $25.00 handling fee will be given if notification is given by June 11, 2012.

Click Here for a Copy of the 2012 Medical Release Form

Camp Staff

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 Schedule

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.

Camp Fees for 2012

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

Register for the 2012 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: 
2012 - JULY 8-11, 2012
2013 - JULY 14-17, 2013
2014 - JULY 13-16, 2014
2015 - JULY 12-15, 2015
2016 - JULY 10-13, 2016