Florida Gatorland Concert Band Camp

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. All 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.

OVERVIEW

The Gatorland Concert Band Camp will offer beginning through advanced band students the opportunity to study their instrument in a variety of settings. Campers participate in concert band rehearsals, chamber ensemble rehearsals, two electives, private lessons (optional), and fun evening recreational activities!

A brief placement audition will seat your student in the appropriate concert band. The Honors Wind Ensemble will be comprised of top students by audition regardless of grade.

ELECTIVE CHOICES

Beginner Music Theory
Great choice for students interested in the building blocks of music composition!

Advanced Music Theory
For students with basic music theory skills. Work on chord analysis, ear-training, etc.

Jazz Band (by audition on first day)
Sax, trumpet, trombone, drum set, piano, guitar (must provide own guitar and bass guitar)
Perform jazz standards and contemporary jazz literature!

Chamber Ensembles
Rehearse/perform small ensemble chamber music with other campers under direction of camp staff.

Piano
Work on piano reading and performing skills.

Percussion for Non-Percussionists
Learn basic techniques and skills on percussion instruments!

GENERAL INFORMATION

See Faculty & Staff section for instructors and their biographies.

Closing performances and are hosted on the last day, 7/14/2012 at 11:30am, in the University of Florida Auditorium on the campus for parents, sponsors, directors and friends.

Registration will be located at Steinbrenner Band Hall. (times below)

Housing will be in the beautiful University of Florida Hume Residence Hall. There is a private bath for each room which houses two persons. Groups will be housed in same general area.

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More information can be found on our Facilities & Activities Page and General Information Page.

Camp	Dates	Resident	Commuter	Chaperone/Sponsor	Registration Time
Concert Band	July 10-14, 2012	$550	$300	$250	July 10 – 9am-2pm

Resident fee includes: Instruction, housing and all meals | Commuter fee includes: Instruction and lunch
Chaperone fee includes: Housing and all meals

DISCOUNTS

$100 discount if attending Instrumental Camp AND any of the following; Drum Major, Colorguard, Marching Percussion
$125 discount if attending Concert Band Camp AND the Instrumental Camp
$150 discount if attending Concert Band Camp AND any of the following; Drum Major, Colorguard, Marching Percussion
$200 discount if attending Instrumental Camp, Concert Band Camp AND any of the following; Drum Major, Colorguard, Marching Percussion

GROUP DISCOUNTS (cannot be combined with individual discounts)

Any school sending 10 or more students for any combination of camps will be eligible for a 10% discount off of the total group registration fee. To be eligible for this discount, groups must be registered and paid in full by 5/30/12 and paid with one check. PAYMENTS MUST BE COLLECTED AND MADE IN BULK AND SET UP WITH THE OFFICE IN ADVANCE

CANCELLATION POLICY

There is a $100.00 non-refundable fee for cancellations submitted in writing by email or U.S. mail 10 DAYS before the session (s) involved. No refunds for leaving early, for any reason.

See Faculty & Staff section for instructors and their biographies.

Closing performances and are hosted on the last day, 7/10/2012 at 11:30am, in the University of Florida Auditorium on the campus for parents, sponsors, directors and friends.

Registration will be located at Steinbrenner Band Hall on July 8 from 9am-2pm.

Housing will be in the beautiful University of Florida Hume Residence Hall. There is a private bath for each room which houses two persons. Groups will be housed in same general area.

>View the University of Florida Campus Map