Smith Walbridge Clinics: Marching Band, Drum Major, Colorguard Summer Camp

Smith Walbridge & Gatorland Band Camps – University of Florida Merge!

garysmith — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:14:28 +0000

Held at the University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

The Gatorland Band Camps have merged with the Smith Walbridge Clinics, a partnership which will help bring the finest summer band and music camps available in the United States to Gainesville, Florida starting in the Summer of 2012.

Smith Walbridge, founded in 1949, was the first camp in the country specializing in training for marching band related activities including drum majors, colorguards, marching percussion, student leadership, marching band, drill design and marching directors. With over hundreds of students from all over the country, the SW tradition and reputation has continued to thrive.

The Gatorland Band Camps have recently developed into an outstanding program for Concert Band, Individual Instrument Instruction, Drum Majors, Colorguards and Marching Percussion. Both programs feature internationally renowned clinicians and instructors who are talented, creative and skillful in working with students. The culmination is a program that trains students to be effective leaders and performers in their school bands.

Smith Walbridge Clinics - University of Florida

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Bluecoats Drum Corps in Residence 2012

garysmith — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:23:21 +0000

The Bluecoats will be in residence at SWC this summer during Drum Major session 1. The corps will perform and interact with those in attendance.

Great Performances Start Here!

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:38:40 +0000

Founded in 1949, Smith Walbridge was the first camp in the United States to specialize in instruction related to various marching band activities. Last July over 1100 directors, high / middle school and college students from 37 states and four countries traveled to Smith Walbridge to learn from nationally famous clinicians and instructors, proven master teachers and mentors. The rich history, traditions and philosophies at SWC have endured for 63 years, which is a testament to the quality of the programs.

The Smith Walbridge experience is unique and special because of the high energy and positive style of teaching. The world class staff and instructors create an atmosphere which feels much like home. Many new friends are made resulting in a strong fraternal bond among all participants and staff. They all share one common purpose which is to set higher goals and discover processes to achieve them. The Smith Walbridge motto, System + Spirit = Success has endured and rewarded those who practice its concepts! SWC is hosted at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and The University of Florida in Gainesville.