Faculty and staff discounts offered for summer band camps

March 28, 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Bands would like to offer a discount to high school and middle school children of UF faculty and staff. The discount applies to attendance at one or both of the UF Bands summer band camps.

Gator Marching Band Auxilary Camp, July 10-12

The University of Florida Auxiliary Camp will offer beginner and advanced instruction for middle school and high school campers in the areas of marching percussion, color guard, twirling and drum major. This instruction will be provided by professional music educators, national clinicians and UF Gator Band staff members. This camp will also feature the Yamaha “Sounds of Summer” marching percussion camp, with a Yamaha-endorsed clinician in addition to the Gator Band Staff.

Gatorland Summer Music Camp, July 13-18

The University of Florida Summer Music Camp is an exploration of the band program for students in a major university setting. Students will take part in highly specialized instruction in large ensemble and small chamber music settings. Each day will be filled with music instruction and social activities, including sectionals, full band rehearsals, music electives, optional private lessons, recreation time, afternoon and evening activities. The campers are taught by outstanding band directors from across the country. Each faculty member has vast experience in training and rehearsing young band musicians.

Advanced Drum Major, Student Conductor and Music Major Prep (elective for July 13-18)

The Beginning Drum Major course, or some previous experience, is required for this advanced course. This course is for the experienced drum major or student conductor/leader. Students planning to make a career in music education as a band or orchestra conductor would also benefit from this course. Experienced professors and public school professionals will lead classes in conducting technique, score study, rehearsal technique, theory/transposition, marching fundamentals, educational philosophy and leadership.

Interested individuals should register their children using the group discount rate at the online registration page, http://ufbands.ufl.edu, and type the phrase “UF FACULTY/STAFF DISCOUNT” in the “comments” box on the page.