Summer Opportunities
1) Music for All Summer Symposium: June
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Students choose tracks in: marching band, concert band, jazz, percussion, drum major, leadership, or color guard. At least five OHHS band students attend the marching band track of this event annually. "Carolina Crown" Drum & Bugle Corps is the corps-in-residence again this year. Highly recommend for concert band or jazz as well.
2) Smith Walbridge Summer clinics: July
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Ill
Clinics in: marching band, drumline, leadership, flag & rifle, drum major
"Santa Clara Vanguard" Drum & Bugle corps is the corps-in residence.
3) CCM Prep Department "Summer Jazz Academy": June
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
For high school students interested in jazz. Students participate in jazz band rehearsals, sectionals, music theory and jazz history classes, and professional masterclasses. Concludes with a performance.
http://ccm.uc.edu/summer/high-school-arts-immersion/jazz-academy.html
4) CCM Prep Department "Band - Making of a Music Major": June
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Part of their new "High School Arts Immersion" program. Students participate in concert band rehearsals, music theory, musicianship, conducting clinics/classes, and professional masterclasses. Concludes with a performance.
http://ccm.uc.edu/summer/high-school-arts-immersion/band.html
5) "The Blue Way" Interactive Experience: June
Denison University, Granville, OH
Hands-On Experience for brass, tenor, snare, color guard, and drum majors led by staff of The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle corps
http://bluecoats.com/event/the-blue-way-interactive-educational-experience/
6) Double or Nothin' Oboe, Clarinet, & Bassoon Camp: July
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
High School Clinic and Workshop for any oboe, clarinet, and bassoon players
Ensembles, masterclasses, one-on-one instruction by professionals, performances
http://www.doubleornothingoboeandbassooncamp.com/
7) Clarinet MiniFest Cincinnati: April
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Calling all high school clarinet players! Come work with world-renowned clarinet teachers and performers.
Win a brand new Buffet R-13 valued at over $3,500!