MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CAMP
July 7-11, 2025
Available to any middle school student with at least one year of experience on their instrument. All participants must have completed the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during the 2024-2025 school year. This camp will be staffed by local band directors and private lesson teachers from the area.
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Each day will be filled with music rehearsals, activities, recreation, and concerts from local professional musicians. (Lunch is provided)
Students will spend time each day working on music theory, rhythm analysis, tone development, and full band rehearsals.
This camp will get students into top shape before they go back to school, giving them a head start on the year.
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This camp ends with a final concert for family and friends on Friday, July 11 at 5:00 pm in the Crosswalk Conference Center.
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Total cost: $135. Cost includes individualized instrumental instruction, t-shirts, lunch, snacks, and music. Students will need to bring their instruments.
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Registration Deadline: June 29, 2025
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Register online by clicking the button at the bottom of the page. You must pay the $50 deposit at the time of registration, so have payment information ready. Late registration will be available from June 23 - June 27 for an additional fee of $25, bringing the full registration cost to $160.
YOUR REGISTRATION PROCESS IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION LETTER OR EMAIL FROM THE WORSHIP MINISTRY OFFICE.
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CAMP STAFF
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7th and 8th Grade Directors: Dr. Sarah Roberts (UT Tyler Associate Professor of Music) and Micah Bell (Professor of Music and Trumpet at Tyler Junior College)
6th Grade Directors: Christina Thomas (Assistant Band Director at Whitehouse High School) and Gavin Clarke (Assistant Band Director at Kilgore HS)
Flutes and Double Reed: Karina McBrayer (Former Band Director at Moore Middle School)
Clarinet: Howard Galletly (Former Band Director at T. K. Gorman)
Saxophones: John Gaertner (Kilgore HS Head Band Director)
Trumpets: Aaron Handorf (Assistant Band Director at Pine Tree High School)
French Horns: Chris Huffty (Whitehouse Middle School Head Director)
Trombones: Gabe Roberson (Local Private Lessons teacher)
Baritones and Tubas: Jaylon Stewart (Band Director at Lindale Jr. High)
Percussion: Emily Dean (Music Education Major at TCU)
Assistant Director: ​Patrick Riley (Kilgore Middle School Head Band Director)
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SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
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8:00 am Group Meeting
8:30 am Sectionals
9:45 am Snacks/Break
10:00 am Guest Concert
10:45 am Full Band
12:00 pm Lunch and Recreation
2:00 pm Sectionals
3:30 pm Snacks/Break
3:45 pm Full Band
5:00 pm Go home and practice!
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DROP OFF AND PICK UP
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Drop off and pickup will be at Door #18 of the Worship Center each day. Door #18 is located off Barbara Street.