Future Camp Dates - June 19-25, 2011

2010 Information
Band Camp Registration
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Sunday Camp Schedule | Daily Camp Schedule

This camp is open to students entering grades 8 -12 in the Fall 2010 school year, with at least one year of playing experience, and with their director's signature. Students will be placed in a band based on their audition. Enrollment for the camp is limited, and, as always, waiting lists will develop. New! - Incoming 7th graders will be placed on a waiting list pending dorm space, or can be a "Day Camper." Register early! Deadline is June 1, 2010.

Contact Jo Jossim at jjossim@flsouthern.edu
863-680-4213 or 863-680-4229

"It was great, I'm coming next year."  "The camp was very fun."

FACILITIES:

Campers living on campus will enjoy spacious, air-conditioned rooms in the residence halls, under excellent adult supervision. Resident campers will be served three meals a day in the cafeteria. All students living outside the Lakeland area are expected to be “Resident Campers” and reside in the residence halls. Resident Campers will not be allowed to leave campus except for an emergency.

“Day Campers” are required to be at all rehearsals, concerts, and performances. Also, they may participate in all evening camp activities. Day campers will be provided lunch, which is included in the camp tuition.

If medical treatment is necessary, it will be provided at the nearest emergency facility. Parents will be billed for such service.

NOTE: The College does not provide insurance

Note to Parents and Directors:  

Welcome to another exciting year of Summer Band Camp at Florida Southern College. Our faculty, counselors and facilities are outstanding, creating a safe and caring musical environment. The exceptional faculty and staff are from Florida Southern College or are elite conductors and artist-teachers. Students work directly with the faculty and staff to receive specific instruction. Each student will rehearse and perform in one of three concert bands. Instruction will include large and small ensemble rehearsals, concerts, and electives such as music theory, world drumming, guitar, steel drums, conducting, instrument care/repair and preparation for “All-State” in a master class setting.

“HONORS” Woodwind Quintet: Selection based on audition. Woodwind quintet will be instructed by Dr. Jossim

"HONORS" Brass Quintet: Selection based on audition.
Come prepared.

Quintets perform at the Saturday concert.

AUDITIONS - Students should be prepared to play scales (preferably two octaves) from memory and a piece that is representative of the work they have accomplished, preferably music on the Solo & Ensemble list of the Florida Bandmaster's Association. Percussionists, be prepared to audition on snare, mallets, and timpani. Bring your own mallets and sticks!

!!! APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 !!!

Checks and money orders must be made PAYABLE TO: Florida Southern College Band Camp, 111 Lake  Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698 or cash will be received at registration. No other form of payment is accepted at this time.

NEW! The balance of the fee is due June 10, 2011.

After registering, campers will be sent an information packet via your E-mail address which describes all materials and supplies needed for camp.