I want to let you know of a great opportunity for your child to grow as a young musician, get better on their instrument and also have a lot of fun while doing it this summer. What am I talking about? Band camp! Band Camps are weeklong camps where the students play in bands, work with nationally recognized conductors and band directors, take master classes and private lessons, attend concerts and seminars, and have lots of fun with the various activities the university provides. This is a great way for your child to experience individual and small group help from some of the best musicians in the world. The week culminates in a Saturday concert of the music rehearsed during that week.
Most of our students attend any of the following summer camps: Baylor University, Univ. of Texas at Austin, Univ. of Texas at Arlington, and Texas Tech. Go to Clarkband.org for details. Tuition for on-campus housing (includes room, all meals, & all instructional and social activities) runs anywhere from $350-$500 for the week. For those students who may have friends or family living near one of these universities, they do offer an off campus tuition at a greatly reduced rate. These camps are highly effective in propelling students forward in their musical ability and excitement for music!
On a side note, Mr. Timpani will be teaching at the summer camps at Baylor!