The aims of the Central Area Band Camp are:
Beginner Band Camp
1. To provide beginning band students with an excellent foundation taught by specialists on their instruments.
At camp, beginner students will learn how to:
properly assemble and hold their band instrument
care and maintenance for their band instrument
establish the correct embouchure for their instrument
play their first notes
introductory music theory and note reading
Intermediate/Senior Band Camp
2. To provide experienced band students an opportunity to advance their playing skills and prepare for the new school year.
At camp, intermediate and senior students will:
learn specific instrument performance technique from a professional instructor through small group lessons
perform in a small ensemble to encourage independence and musicianship
perform as part of a larger concert band, learning new music under a new Conductor
make new friends from other schools who also share a love of music!