KU Marching Leadership Camp
Grades: 8-12
Dates: July 6 -10, 2008
Fees:
Non-resident
$265 - Early Bird Rate (received by June 20, 2008)
$325 - Normal Rate (after June 20, 2008)
Resident
$375 - Early Bird Rate (received by June 20, 2008)
$425 - Normal Rate (after June 20, 2008)
NOTE: Allow 5 days for mail service.
Redesigned in 2007, the KU Marching Leadership Camp will feature three instructional tracks: student leadership (includes winds, percussion and guard), drum majors, and new marchers.
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Leadership
Leadership Camp students will spend the week studying leadership with Frank Troyka. Mr. Troyka, a recognized authority on student leadership, teaches campers the elements of leadership, motivation, and musicianship. Time is spent in classroom activities, music and marching rehearsals, and in group discussions. The Leadership Camp will provide students principles and practice for positive leadership in the high school band program.
Drum Major
The drum major track is integrated within the leadership track and will include all leadership training workshops in addition to instruction specific to the position of drum major. Working with Mr. Troyka in this track is Russell Smith, a music educator in the Dallas, TX area and former drum major and brass instructor with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. This track is designed to provide Drum Majors the skills they need to succeed as conductors and effective leaders, while interfacing seamlessly with the leadership skills other students are learning.
New Marcher
The new marcher track is designed to give incoming students a highly positive experience with marching band, as well as teach basic (and generic) skills. New marchers will gain confidence and experience, preparing them to be positive contributors to the marching band experience.
Workshop Activities
Each day will be filled with music instruction and social activities. Workshop activities will include:
- Step-by-step strategies for helping students become effective in their role in the band
- How to work effectively and enthusiastically with directors and other student leaders
- Rehearsal procedures and rehearsal etiquette
- How to work with peers who resist learning
- Leadership by example
- Supporting the efforts of the director and the other student leaders.
Auditions
There is no audition required for this camp.
Performance
Campers will perform on the last day of the camp at 4:00 p.m. The specific location of the performance will be indicated in the registration packet and on the website. All campers must perform with the group. The camp officially ends at the conclusion of the performance.
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