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Concert Band Camp

concert band camp

June 2-7, 2025
Middle and High School Tracks

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Join us this summer for an unforgettable musical experience at the Carson-Newman Concert Band Camp! Open to middle school and high school woodwind, brass, and percussion students, our camp provides an exciting week of music-making, skill-building, and fun.

Under the direction of Carson-Newman’s outstanding music faculty and guest clinicians, campers will participate in full concert band rehearsals, sectionals, chamber music, and a variety of engaging music electives. The week culminates in final performances on Saturday, June 7th, in Gentry Auditorium, where family and friends are invited to hear the incredible progress made throughout the week.

Camp Highlights

  • Full Concert Band Rehearsals — Work with expert conductors and faculty to refine your ensemble playing
  • Sectionals & Masterclasses — Improve your technique and musicianship with instrument-specific coaching
  • Chamber Music & Small Ensembles — Develop confidence and teamwork in smaller performance settings
  • Music Electives — Explore topics such as jazz improvisation, conducting, music theory, audition prep and more!
  • Private Lessons (Optional Add-On) — Enhance your individual playing with one-on-one instruction from our outstanding faculty
  • Final Performance in Gentry Auditorium — Celebrate your hard work with a concert showcasing your musical growth!

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Middle School Band Camp (Grades 6-8) — Designed for students with at least one year of playing experience

High School Band Camp (Grades 9-12) — For students looking to develop advanced musicianship in a supportive, college-level environment

Overnight Campers – Stay in Carson-Newman’s dormitories under the supervision of trained counselors.

Dining – Enjoy delicious meals in our dining facilities

Commuter Option – Local students can choose to attend camp during the day and return home in the evenings.

Students will complete a brief placement audition upon arrival to determine ensemble seating. No pre-recorded audition is required.

Overnight Campers: $525 (includes tuition, housing, and meals)

Commuter Campers: $375 (includes tuition and lunch/dinner)

Private Lessons (Optional): $25 for 30 min, $50 for 60 min. lesson

Early Registration Deadline: March 31st, 2025 (Register Early and receive a $50 discount)

Final Registration Deadline: May 19, 2025

Monday, June 2 — Check-in, 9-11 AM

Monday, June 2 — Classes – 1-5 PM, 6:00-7:30, Evening Activity – 7:45-9:00

Tuesday, June 3 — Friday, June 6 – Classes – 8:00-11:30 AM, 1:00-3:30, Structured Free time – 3:30-5:00PM, Class – 6:00-7:30, Evening Activity – 7:45-9:00/9:30 pm

Saturday, June 7 – Classes – 9:00-11:30am, 1:00-2:30pm

Saturday, June 7 – Camp Performance, 3:00pm

contact

For more information, please email musiccamps@cn.edu