Summer Concert Band and Chamber Music Camp

The concert band camp will be held  June 8-12, 2025.

2025 Commuter Price $300
2025 Early-Bird Boarder Price (Register prior to May 1) $460
2025 Boarder Price (Register after May 1) $490

Note: The cost of bed spaces increases after May 1 which is the reason for the increased cost after that date.

About the Summer Concert Band Camp

A fun and enriching curriculum of full band rehearsals, instrumental lessons, master classes, sectionals, and electives will be taught by outstanding high school and junior high band directors from across the state. Students will participate in one of five bands based on an audition and perform a final Gala Concert. The camp is open to students who have at least completed their beginner year of band and are entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2025.

The UTA Summer Music Camps strive to provide each student an opportunity to work with and learn from the highest quality instructional staff from around the nation. It is our desire that each student return to their own group having grown musically and personally while at the same time enjoying all the fun and excitement of summer camp life. 

Electives

In addition to spending time exploring literature with our wonderful camp faculty, students will be exposed to different electives. We also offer a chamber music option for our most advanced students! Students can either bring an established chamber group from their school or they can audition for placement in a group with students from other schools!

Audition Information

Once registered, students will be sent audition music along with the audition process information.

Registration Information

Register here: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/utarlingtonreg?key=HFPX-G1FGS_WPG5-2H2G_4f0ce492a251

We will accept both personal, school checks or credit/debit card. If you are sending a check, please leave the credit card payment information blank. Personal checks must be received by May 15. Students are not guaranteed a spot at camp until payment is received.

Refunds prior to May 25 may be requested less the $100 deposit. There are no refunds after June 1 unless there are extreme, extenuating circumstances.




Camp Conductors

Megan Czerwieski

Red Oak Middle School

Megan Czerwieski Bio
David Puckett

Keller Middle School

David Puckett Bio
Mark Teal

Duncanville High School

Mark Teal Bio

Sectional Instructors

Concert Band Camp Details


 Sunday
 Afternoon  Camp Check-In. Refer to the camp document you were emailed for specific time windows.
 5:00 p.m.  Mandatory Meeting for All Campers – Texas Hall
 5:30 p.m.  Dinner for boarding students
 6:30 p.m.  Free Time
 7:30 p.m.  Boarder meeting - West Hall Lobby
 8:00 p.m.  Free time in West Hall
 10:00 p.m.  In your room
 10:30 p.m.  Lights out

 

Daily Schedule for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
 7:30 a.m. Breakfast
 8:45 a.m.

All campers should be at their first location by this time each morning.
 9:00 a.m. Full Band Rehearsals & Sectionals
 12:15 p.m. Lunch
 1:30 p.m. Full Band Rehearsal
 3:00 p.m. Game Time
 4:00 p.m. Electives
 5:00 p.m. Commuters Dismissed
 5:30 p.m. Dinner for Boarding Students
 7:30 p.m. Evening Activity
 10:00 p.m. In West Hall
 10:30 p.m. In Your Room
 11:00 p.m. Lights Out

Thursday Schedule 
 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Boarder Room Check-Out*
 10:00 a.m. Commuter Drop-Off
 10:30 a.m. Full Band Rehearsals
 12:15 p.m. Lunch
 1:30 p.m. Full Band Rehearsals
 3:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal in Texas Hall
 5:00 p.m. Final Concert - Texas Hall
 6:00 p.m. Camp Dismissed

* Parents can pick up luggage beginning at approximately 9:30a.m. or after the concert. We will securely store luggage until it is picked up.

 




Students will audition when they arrive at camp. Commuters will begin auditioning around 2pm and then depart after the all-camp meeting at 5pm. Boarders will audition after they check-in at the dorm. Auditions will take place in the Fine Arts Building for 1 or 2 judges. Counselors will be available to help guide students from the West Hall dorm to the Fine Arts Building.

Please refer to the audition packet you receive after registering for specific details about what to prepare. The music gets progressively harder and is not suitable for every player. Younger students do not have to prepare every part of the audition packet.

Remember that camp is here to have fun and learn! The audition is simply so we can put you in a band that best suits your currently playing level. Everyone will be placed in a band.


Students should have their parents register them as they have to sign legal paperwork to attend camp. At the checkout screen, they can choose to "Pay by Check" which will allow them to complete the process without payment. Directors/Booster Treasurers should fill out this form with the students' names and amounts to be applied to the account. We can provide a quote or invoice if needed upon completion of the form. Once we receive payment, we will manually apply amounts to the student accounts.

Credit card payments can be made over the phone between 8am-5pm M-F by calling the music office at 817-272-3471.

Checks should be made payable to UTA Music and mailed to:

UTA Music
Attn: Summer Band Camps
Box 19105
Arlington, TX 76019


The electives will include conducting, electronics, jazz, and chamber music. The chamber music elective is geared towards our more experienced students and is by audition only. Students will rotate through the electives with their ensemble.




Please be sure this is noted on your transportation form. Only students who have parental permission to leave and have cleared the absence with the camp director will be allowed to miss any portion of camp.

Meals are included for students who are boarding. Commuting students can bring lunch from home or purchase a lunch package for $40 at registration. Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch.

We have multiple counselors including full-time band directors and college students who will supervise students during free time at the dorms. The dorm is typically divided with one wing or floor designated for a specific gender. Students are not allowed in rooms of the opposite sex at any time. There are plenty of common areas where students can congregate and socialize.

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