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61st Annual Concert Band Camp
July 7-12, 2008
Who May Attend? | Courses & Activities | Application/Placement Information | Expenses | What Next? | Schedule | Current Camper Information

We offer a wide variety of student performance opportunities, master classes, elective courses, guest performers, and our All-star Jazz Ensemble.

WHO MAY ATTEND?
The Concert Band Camp is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion students who are currently completing grades 8-12. Graduating seniors are welcome! A signature from your band director on the application form will serve as your recommendation and is required. Parent/guardian permission is also required.

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COURSES AND ACTIVITIES
In addition to performing in one of two concert bands, students will also perform in a chamber ensemble. Chamber ensembles range from trios to octets, and are coached by our performance faculty.

Elective courses are offered each morning, and vary from music theory to conducting, reed-making, arranging, improvisation, and breathing techniques. For music theory, a short placement exam is given on the first day to determine level.

All campers will participate in master classes taught by our professional performance faculty on each instrument. Master classes offer opportunities for students to receive individual instruction on their instrument in front of a small group of their peers. Private lessons may also be available during the week of camp. Contact the camp administrator for details.

Each evening, students will attend and participate in our Evening Concert Series. A different musical offering is featured each night including a Faculty Recital, Student Solo Recital (selected campers), Student Chamber Ensembles (all campers), and the All-Star Jazz Ensemble.

Recreational activities are also offered and include swimming, frisbee, volleyball, movies, and a Friday night outdoor barbeque. Students also enjoy taking group trips to the ice cream shoppe, playing board games, and relaxing outdoors on the beautiful UO campus.

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APPLICATION/PLACEMENT INFORMATION
Download Application Materials Here
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2008 Camp Application Materials

Deadlines: All application materials must be received by June 15, 2008. Late applications will be accepted on a space-available basis only.

Live Placement Audition: On the day you arrive at camp, you will play a short audition consisting of a short etude or solo.

All-star Jazz Ensemble Auditions: If you are interested in playing in the All-star Jazz Ensemble, come prepared to play a second placement audition. If you improvise, the auditioner may ask you to play some simple changes (blues, for example). If you do not improvise, just pick a short excerpt which shows a basic swing style. If you haven't played jazz before but want to give it a try, that's okay too! Just bring a short “classical” etude or solo to play.

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EXPENSES
The University of Oregon Summer Band Camp offers three payment plan alternatives:
- Plan 1: $499 Tuition, room, all meals
- Plan 2: $424Tuition, two meals per day
(lunch and dinner)
- Plan 3: $339 Tuition only

REFUND POLICY
The $100 deposit is non-refundable. Withdrawal requests made more than 30 days before camp begins will be refunded in full, except for the $100 non-refundable deposit. Requests made 11-29 days before camp begins will receive a 50% refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 10 days before camp begins.

SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
A limited number of merit-based scholarships and discounts are available. These may include All-State Band scholarships, past camper awards, a multi-camp bonus, and small- group discounts. Complete details are provided on the application form for each camp.

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WHAT NEXT?
Once you have completed the OSMC application and returned it with your $100 deposit (check made payable to University of Oregon) we will send you an account balance sheet and a confirmation letter of acceptance. A detailed itinerary, an explanation of the camp registration and dorm check-in procedure, a medical release/camp rules form, a “what to bring” sheet, and maps of the University of Oregon and Eugene/Springfield area will be mailed to you approximately one month before camp begins.

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SCHEDULE
Although it will vary depending on camp enrollment and day of the week, a typical day at the Band Camp has various rehearsals from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with performances scheduled in the evenings. You will receive a tentative itinerary in your information packet, sent approximately one month prior to camp.

CURRENT CAMPER INFORMATION
If you have already been accepted to attend the 2008 camp, you should receive a packet of information in the mail about one month before camp begins. For your convenience, you may download this information here:
General Camp Information
Rules and Regulations
Medical Release Form
Detailed Schedule

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Questions? Email bandadm@uoregon.edu.

For an application form or more information on this camp contact:
Oregon Summer Music Camps
School of Music
1225 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1225
(541) 346-2138 or (541) 346-5670