Band Camp
Session I - June 3-7, 2024
Session II - June 10-14, 2024
Tompkins HS
4400 Falcon Landing
Katy, TX 77494
for students entering grades 7-9 for 2024-2025
Registration for camp is now closed.
Thank you for your interest in the Katy ISD JH Band Camp! We are very excited about your participation in our camp, and we know that it will benefit you musically, educationally, and socially. We are offering this camp to provide an economical and convenient alternative to those who may not have an opportunity to attend another summer band camp due to scheduling or costs.
As a participant in this camp, you will learn from some of the best teachers in Katy and the greater Houston area. Our camp will provide an opportunity for students to refine their instrumental and ensemble skills, while staying close to home. Students throughout the district will blend together to make music and friendships!
We are excited to announce that there will be two sessions of the JH band camp this year due to popularity. Each session will be identical in structure and location, but there maybe be a few staffing changes. It is not recommended that students attend both sessions, as the experience will be similar.
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Friday - Grand Finale Concert starts at 9:00am
Please visit the Camp Information tab below for more details.
Camp Information
FAQs
Answers to common questions can be found here.
Auditions
Each camper is asked to submit a video audition to determine placement into the correct ensemble. There is a place for every student regardless of ability level. The audition is not meant to cause stress or anxiety. It is only a guide for our staff to provide the best experience for our campers.
*9th graders will need to audition for part assignments only. All 9th graders will be placed into our 9th grade ensemble.
More details regarding camp auditions will be posted on the Audition information page by March 2.
Grand Finale Concert
At the end of the week, we will have a Grand Finale Concert to showcase the bands and the hard work from the week. Families are encouraged to attend! The concert will begin at 9am on Friday in the Performing Arts Center at Tompkins HS.
Band Camp Theme Days
Monday - Spirit Day! wear your school's band shirt
Tuesday - Neon Day! - wear your brightest colors
Wednesday - Dress Like Your Band Director! - self explanatory (have fun with this one!)
Thursday - Hawaiian Shirt Day!
Friday - Concert Day! - wear your Camp shirt (handed out during camp), school-appropriate shorts or jeans
Registration
Auditions
See the audition material below.
Video submissions are due no later than Monday, May 27th by 11:59pm.
Audition Submission Link: https://forms.gle/41Ag4FhPF8RPvVPe8
Bass Clarinet Audition Material
Saxophone Audition Material (Alto, Tenor and Bari)