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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.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
TAMUK/SYSTEM BLUE SUMMER MARCHING BAND CAMP

open to students from entering 9th grade through graduating seniors

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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.
If you have questions about camp, you can call (361) 593-2453.
Downloadable 2016 System Blue Camp Schedule

TUITION INFORMATION

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

Drum Major Schedule
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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:
  • 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

Color Guard Schedule
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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:
  • Flag
  • Rifle and/or sabre (if applicable)
  • Comfortable athletic clothing for movement
  • ​Water bottle

DRUM LINE

Drum Line Schedule
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:
  • 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

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  • HOME
  • CONCERT BANDS
    • Wind Symphony
    • Concert Band
    • University Bands
    • Repertoire
  • DIRECTORS
  • MARCHING BAND
    • 2022 Preseason Camp Schedule
    • 2022 JMB Registration
    • Early Check-In Details
    • JMB Warmups
    • Pregame Music
    • Show Music
    • Show #2 Music
    • Stand Tunes
    • Drill Files
    • Drumline & Front Ensemble Materials
    • Handbooks
    • Game Day Schedule
    • Disability Resource Info
    • Request Forms >
      • Schedule Conflict Form
      • Equipment Check Out Form
  • Wind Conducting
    • M.M. in Wind Conducting
    • 2023 Conducting Competition
  • Alumni Band
    • History
    • Alumni Registration
  • Links
  • MEDIA
    • Javelina Marching Band
    • Wind Symphony
    • Concert Band >
      • April 15, 2015
      • April 14, 2016
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  • Archives
  • Summer Band Camp
  • New Page
  • Spring 2021 Band & Orchestra Auditions