ENGINEERING BLVD WILL BE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS FROM 12:00 a.m., JUNE 18 THROUGH 5:00 p.m., June 19.
Band Camp registration will take place at Bishop-Turner Dormitory. Please proceed directly there.
Please park at Jones Auditorium to access the Music Building and for fastest access to view the System Blue Camp Demo.
Band Camp registration will take place at Bishop-Turner Dormitory. Please proceed directly there.
Please park at Jones Auditorium to access the Music Building and for fastest access to view the System Blue Camp Demo.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
TAMUK/SYSTEM BLUE SUMMER MARCHING BAND CAMP
open to students from entering 9th grade through graduating seniors
Hello all and welcome to the Texas A&M-Kingsville Marching Band Camp-partnered with System Blue! If you have already signed up, we look forward to seeing you. If you are debating whether or not to attend the TAMUK Marching Band Camp, we would love to have you join us!
Registration/Check-in is from 12-2 on June 15 in the Bellamah Music Building.
An End-of-Camp Exhibition will be 11-12 on June 18 behind the Bellman Music Building. Dorm Checkout follows from 12:30-2:00.
Registration/Check-in is from 12-2 on June 15 in the Bellamah Music Building.
An End-of-Camp Exhibition will be 11-12 on June 18 behind the Bellman Music Building. Dorm Checkout follows from 12:30-2:00.
If you have questions about camp, you can call (361) 593-2453.
TUITION INFORMATION
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TAMUK/System Blue Marching Band Camp
On-campus: $290 (meals included) Off-campus: $190 (lunch included) Marching Band Arranging Sessions $25 Free if accompanying 5+ students 20% Discount off any tuition for All-State qualifying students |
Marching & Band Camps
On-Campus: $595 (meals included) Off-Campus: $350 (lunch included) |
DRUM MAJORS
The Drum Major Camp will be led by Andrew Rogers, former Blue Devil Drum Major (2008-2011) and Leadership Coordinator for L.D. Bell H.S. in Hurst, TX. While serving in the Blue Devils, the corps won the Drum Corps International World Championships 3 times, and Andrew was named “Blue Devil of the Year” twice (2009 & 2011). Andrew is also teaching various System Blue Leadership camps this summer, as well as various leadership and drum major camps around the state of Texas. The Drum Major Camp will be assisted by Jonathan Villela, current band director in Leander ISD and also teaching various System Blue Leadership camps across the United States.
Please Bring:
At the end of the camp, there will be a Conducting Challenge for drum major teams or individuals to compete in. You may choose any piece you would like to conduct to, but it must be 2-5 minutes long. You will be judged on uniformity, tempo, clarity, musicality, and presentation. All camp attendees will participate!
Please Bring:
- A positive attitude
- Comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes for all sessions -
- Small notebook
- Pen or pencil
- Water bottle
- Digital recording of your chosen piece for the Conducting Challenge
At the end of the camp, there will be a Conducting Challenge for drum major teams or individuals to compete in. You may choose any piece you would like to conduct to, but it must be 2-5 minutes long. You will be judged on uniformity, tempo, clarity, musicality, and presentation. All camp attendees will participate!
COLOR GUARD
The Color Guard Camp will be led by Angela Huntley, former Blue Devil color guard member and current color guard instructor at Azle High School in Azle, TX. Angela has a broad involvement performing and teaching in DCI, BOA, & WGI.
Please Bring:
Please Bring:
- Flag
- Rifle and/or sabre (if applicable)
- Comfortable athletic clothing for movement
- Water bottle
DRUM LINE
The Drum line Camp will be led by Casey Brohard, former Blue Devil center snare and drum line captain, currently performing with Blue Devils Entertainment (BDE), and also helps educate and design music and movement for numerous groups across the United States. Casey is also a founding member of the Northern California Percussion Alliance (NCPA) as well as an active clinician and adjudicator for Rudimental Percussion.
Please Bring:
Please Bring:
- Your snare, tenor, or bass drum with stand and sticks
- Drum pad (if available)
- Comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes
- Pencil and paper
- 3-ring binder with sheet protectors
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
MARCHING BAND ARRANGING CLINIC FOR DIRECTORS
This year we are offering three sessions for directors on marching band arranging. These will be led by Dr. Matthew Hightower, Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at TAMUK. Dr. Hightower is co-owner of Fanin Musical Productions, where he writes and arranges shows of all levels, including for competitions. He is also a former member of the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps.
June 16th
9-12: Show Design
2-5: Scoring for Marching Band
June 17th
10-12: Effective Presentation and Q&A
June 16th
9-12: Show Design
2-5: Scoring for Marching Band
June 17th
10-12: Effective Presentation and Q&A
