Camp Dates: July 13-17, 2008 (registration deadline June 9th)
Drum Major Clinic
Leadership Clinic
Percussion Clinic
Marching Fundamentals Clinic
Color Guard Clinic
Camp Packages
Brochure
and Registration Form
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp fosters leadership, marching fundamentals, and performance skills in all areas of the high school marching band. Participants receive intensive instruction from clinicians on an individual and group basis. Most clinic sessions take place outdoors so participants must come prepared with sunscreen, cool clothing and athletic shoes. Campers are admitted at no extra charge to the CORNHUSKER SUMMER MUSIC GAMES Drum Corps International Show scheduled for July 14th in Memorial Stadium. The camp finale is an exhibition performance in Memorial Stadium on the final day of the camp (Thursday, July 17th). All camp participants perform at this exhibition.
All campers are encouraged to live on campus during the camp to take full advantage of evening work sessions and planned activities. Students choosing the resident camper package live in a campus residence hall and dine in the hall’s cafeteria. Each floor is supervised by several live-in counselors. A meals-only package is not available.
The age range of campers is students entering the 9th grade through
leaving 12th grade. Campers must provide their own musical
instrument and all accessories such as music lyres, percussion sticks,
flip folders, etc. The UNL Band Program may be able to provide a limited
number of pit percussion instruments. Please call us at 402/472-2505 if
you need to use one of our instruments. Lockers are available in Westbrook
Music Building. Campers choose one of five instruction clinics: drum majors,
leadership (section & rank
leaders), marching fundamentals, percussion and color guard.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
DRUM
MAJOR CLINIC:
A drum major is expected to be the ultimate band member.
He or she must display dignity, motivation and enthusiasm.
All drum majors automatically participate in Leadership
Clinic sessions as well as sessions devoted to the development
of four essential skills: conducting and musicianship;
command and leadership; outstanding marching skills;
and showmanship. All participants must bring their own
musical instrument. Drum Major Clinic participants may
be added to a school’s
total number to achieve a group rate.
LEADERSHIP
CLINIC:
The Leadership Clinic is designed for student leaders within
the high school marching band, including drum majors, flag
captains, brass, woodwind and marching percussion section and
rank leaders. Any band member wishing to improve their marching,
people and leadership skills may participate in the leadership
clinic. Campers attend lectures and playing and marching rehearsals.
The clinic includes instructor and student activities designed
to demonstrate and acquire leadership skills. Campers are given
the opportunity to lead their fellow students through marching
maneuvers and learn how to give feedback following periods
of instruction. All campers must bring their own musical instrument.
Both individual and group registrations are accepted for this
clinic.
PERCUSSION
CLINIC:
The Percussion Clinic emphasizes fundamental exercises, leadership
and unity within the line, tuning and care of the instruments,
and preparation of percussion solos and cadences. All campers
must bring their own equipment including sticks and mallets.
The University is able to provide a limited number of pit instruments.
Both individual and group registrations are accepted for this
clinic. We encourage schools to send their entire line!
MARCHING
FUNDAMENTALS CLINIC:
The Marching Fundamentals Clinic is designed to assist
students with little or no marching experience. It's
also great for those who've been marching for a while
and want to brush up on their skills. Work sessions emphasize
the fundamental movements of glide style marching, reading
drill charts, memorization strategies, outdoor musicianship
and thinking and moving in 3-D. All campers must bring
their own instrument. Both individual and group registrations
are accepted for this clinic.
COLOR
GUARD CLINIC:
The Color Guard Clinic emphasizes the fundamentals of flag
choreography, dance for the field and marching. Clinic sessions
will also be devoted to the development of performance preparation
and presence. All levels of experience are accepted. Campers
will be divided into beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
Both individual and group registrations are accepted for this
clinic. We encourage you to enroll your entire guard! Campers
must bring their own silk and pole.
RESIDENT
CAMPER PACKAGE: $295.00
Campers attend classes and clinic sessions throughout
the day (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) under the supervision
of clinicians, staff counselors and Cornhusker Band students.
Housing is provided in a city campus residence hall supervised
by UNL student counselors and residence hall staff. Meals
are provided in the camper’s
assigned residence hall cafeteria. Bed linen and pillows are
provided by the residence hall, however, blankets are not provided.
The final camp schedule is subject to change at this time and
will be provided after registration.
DAY
CAMPER PACKAGE: $195.00
Campers attend classes and clinic sessions from 8:30
a.m. to 9:30 p.m. under the supervision of clinicians,
staff counselors and Cornhusker Band students. No meals
or lodging are provided with this package. There are
many fast food and full service restaurants within easy
walking distance of the UNL campus. A campus parking
permit is available for an additional fee. The final
camp schedule is subject to change at this time and will
be provided after registration.
CAMP
GROUP RATE:
Schools registering 10 or more students are entitled
to deduct $10.00 per student from the total due. To qualify
for the reduced rate a school must submit all registration
forms together accompanied by ONE check. Students submitting
registrations separate from the group will be charged
the full rate. Similarly, schools submitting more than
one check will be charged the full rate.Clinicians
are members of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Cornhusker
Marching Band directors and staff, UNL alumni.
Tentative Daily Schedule:
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. breakfast
for dorm residents *
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. clinic
work session
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lunch
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. clinic
work session
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. dinner
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. clinic
work session*
Please note: Meals are provided for resident campers only.
Equipment list for all campers (what to bring with you):
- cool, comfortable clothing
- light, rain coat or poncho
- pencils
- notebook
- athletic shoes
- water bottle
- sun block
- band aids
- all medications
Download a brochure and registration Form
