The application is available for download by clicking on the appropriate link above. You can also contact the McMurry Band Camp office to request a pre-printed copy of the application if you prefer. Please fill it out completely and mail it with the appropriate fees to the address indicated on the application. All residential campers must register by June 22, 2012. Day-camp participants may register June 23 - July 7, 2012 with a $20 late fee assessed.

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Are instruments provided?

Students must provide their own instruments for the McMurry Band Camp , except for percussion instruments (xylophone, etc). Percussionists will need to bring their own sticks and mallets. Students who play school instruments (i.e. tuba, bass clarinet), should arrange to get an instrument from their band director before camp begins. All-day colorguard participant must bring their own equipment. Flags will only be provided for the Colorguard elective class for band campers.

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Who are the teachers and supervisors for camp?

Instructional staff will consist of professional music educators from the Abilene area--possibly even your band director! Additional teaching, as well as student supervision, will be provided by student leaders chosen from the McMurry University Band program. The staff has been carefully selected to give your son or daughter a positive, safe, and exciting experience.

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Do you offer flags or twirling?

We are proud to offer colorguard as an all-day camp and an elective Flag Class for interested instrumental students. We do not offer twirling at this time.

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Are dorms available?

Yes. The dormitories on our campus will be available. Students who do not indicate a roommate preference will be assigned a roommate for camp housing. Resident Assistants will monitor all dorm activities to ensure a safe and secure environment.

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Will I get any additional information about camp?

Yes. It will be posted here and mailed in early June.

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Are there auditions at camp?

Band Camp participants will audition upon arriving at camp and checking in on Sunday, July 8. Audition music is posted on this website. Colorguard participants will also audition to be placed in ability-based classes. While there is not a pre-set audition routine, all colorguard campers should review their basic skills before coming to camp. Drum Major campers WILL audition.

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Is there any transportation available to get my child to camp?

Students and their families are responsible for getting them to the McMurry campus for camp. Once they check in for camp, residential campers will not be allowed to leave campus until camp concludes on Saturday, July 14th. Day campers are expected to be on campus by the time the first activity begins each day. Please plan to pick up your day-camper as soon as the activities for the day conclude at 5:30 p.m. All day campers are welcome to participate in the evening social activities! Some schools may provide transportation to camp. Check with your band director.

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Are meals provided at camp?

All campers, whether day-camp or overnight participants, will be fed lunch every day in the McMurry cafeteria. Overnight campers will also have breakfast and dinner provided, beginning with dinner on Sunday, July 8 and ending with breakfast on Saturday, July 14. The McMurry cafeteria provides a wide variety of healthy options at each meal.

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Can my son/daughter leave campus for lunch?

No. Once students arrive in the morning, they are restricted to campus until the end of the day. Students may bring their lunch, but may NOT leave campus.Overnight campers are to remain on campus for the duration of camp.

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What are these elective classes, and which one should my son/daughter take?

Each student chooses two elective classes and should pick what interests them. These classes are designed to explore interesting things about music or help students improve in important skill areas.

Flag Class - Open to girls and boys, this is a beginning class in flag fundamentals, designed for students who may eventually want to be in the flags/colorguard in their high school marching bands. Members of the McMurry University Colorguard will help instruct this class. You do not need to bring your own flag--we will provide one.
Jazz Improvisation - This class gives beginning jazz students the foundations for successful improvisation. No experience is necessary and all melodic instruments are welcome (Sorry, snare drummers! You'll be required to play mallet percussion in this class!) This class is taught by McMurry University Jazz Director, Dr. Mark Wilcox.
Jazz Band - Designed for the more advanced jazz player, this audition-only group will rehearse once a day. Participants will explore more difficult literature, have the opportunity to jam with lifetime musicians and perform at the capstone concert on Saturday, July 14, 2012.
Marching Fundamentals - Students will learn the basics of marching technique. Adaptable to the specific marching style of their marching bands at home, these fundamentals are a great way to get a head start on the fall season. Advanced marchers will also benefit from this class as a way to get back into the "groove" of the field.
Music Appreciation - This class is for students who are curious about different kinds of music, what it sounds like, and where it is performed. They will listen to a wide variety of music from all over the world, and will hopefully return home with a much broader appreciation of how to enjoy different kinds of music.
Music Theory - This class is for students who are curous about how music is "put together." Students will learn about chords, scales, and other elements composers use to write a piece of music. Students are divided into high school and middle school sections.
Sightreading Class - Separated into high school and middle school sections, this class will help you improve your ability to read a piece of music correctly the first time!
Conducting - Taught by a professional conductor, this class will help you develop the skills necessary to stand in front of any group and lead them to great music-making!
Chamber Music - Students will be placed into small woodwind and brass chamber groups, then tackle literature quite different from the large ensembles, and have the opportunity to perform at the end of the week.
The SCIENCE of Music - Taught by a member of the McMurry Science Department faculty, this class will explore the physics of music and how sound interacts with the world around it.

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Do you offer scholarships?HIgh School Band Camp attendees may apply for scholarships. ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 11, 2012. Download the application by clicking here.

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2012 McMurry University Marching Percussion Camp

2012 McMurry University Band Camp

2012 McMurry University
Marching Percussion Camp

2012 McMurry University
Band Camp