Middle School Band Camp 2012
For Grades 6 - 8 • July 15 - 20
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About the Camp
We help campers enjoy and strengthen a solid base of musical knowledge. Additional attention is given to the acquisition of knowledge on their specific instrument and to broaden their definition of “music.” We create a positive, safe and fun learning environment that assists the camper in meeting and making friends. Our philosophy is designed to nurture the whole camper with a focus on fun.
Daily Schedule
During the course of the week there is some variation to our camp’s routine. We try to create a balance of music and other activities. There is so much more to camp than music!
A Typical Day
- Breakfast
- Morning Band Rehearsal
- Music Class (Theory, Explore Music, etc.)
- Lunch
- Band Rehearsal
- Break (art time, bookstore trips, recreation center, etc., supervised by staff)
- Chamber Music (one for each family of instrument or Jazz Ensemble)
- Dinner/Free Time (planned activities to choose from; supervised by staff)
- Rehearsal or Similar Instrument Sectional
- Evening Recital (different each night)
- Free Time (swimming, movies, games and others to choose from, supervised by staff)
- Bed Check/Lights Out
Meal Arrangements
Meals will be served in a University dining center. There will be a welcoming picnic on Sunday evening and a final banquet on Thursday evening.
Camp Director
Dr. Glenn C. Hayes - Camp Director
Dr. Glenn C. Hayes is in his 25th year as Director of Bands
at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He is a widely
sought-after clinician who contributes significantly to
the region’s level of music. His responsibilities include
conducting several UW-Whitewater ensembles as well
as music education instruction. His goal is to create an energetic musical
opportunity for campers and help them become lifelong lovers of
music. His primary conducting teachers have been John P. Paynter
and Norman C. Dietz. He has also studied privately with Elizabeth A.
H. Green and Philip Greenburg. Dr. Hayes earned his undergraduate
degree from Central Michigan University and master/doctoral degrees
from Northwestern University.
Chris Gleason - Middle School Guest Conductor
Chris Gleason earned his BME at UW-Eau Claire in 1997 and his Masters Degree from UW-LaCrosse in 2002. He currently teaches concert band and jazz ensemble at Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Mr. Gleason’s bands have performed at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda, the “New Wisconsin Promise Conference”, and the 2006 and 2009 Wisconsin State Music Conferences. Recent commission projects have included Sam Hazo’s Blue and Green Music(2009) and Brian Balmage’s Sun Cycles (2012). Gleason has performed professionally at Disneyland and has been guest conductor of numerous camps and festivals. He is the chair of the Wisconsin Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) Committee and the chair of the Wisconsin State Middle Level Honors Band. He has taught CMP Workshops at VanderCook College of Music, the Los Angeles Unified School District in California and numerous districts in Wisconsin. Mr. Gleason is the founder and organizer of the Kalahari Band Festival in Wisconsin Dells.
Josh Werner - Middle School Guest Conductor
Josh Werner currently teaches in the Mukwonago Area School District. He oversees the Clarendon Elementary band program, the Park View 8th grade bands and jazz band, and teaches an Exploring Music class. Recently, Josh has earned his Master’s Degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Instructional Technology. Graduating from UW-Whitewater in 2000 with his Bachelor’s of Music Education, Josh first began his teaching career as Director of Bands in Williams Bay, WI and is the former Government Relations Chair for WMEA (Wisconsin Music Educators Association). For the past 16 years, Josh has also been a proud member of the 132nd Army National Guard Band in Madison, WI. While serving in the Army Band, he has had the opportunity to travel to many places - most recently Oklahoma and Hawai’i, and has traveled around the beautiful state of Wisconsin.
Our Staff
Our staff is a family of certified and experienced music educators as well as UW-Whitewater Music Education majors. On average, our staff has 4-6 years of teaching experience and some have as many as 15+ years teaching music education. Regionally respected guest conductors direct the large ensembles. Everyone works energetically together to assess each camper’s ability and to create an environment that will encourage, enlighten and energize the camper about music.
Q&A: Summer Band Camps
Q. Who are the staff members?
A. The staff is made up of experienced licensed music educators, UW-Whitewater Faculty and Music Education students.
Q. How are the campers supervised?
A. Our camper to staff ratio is 10:1. Staff are assigned to teach, organize activities and to monitor the welfare of the campers.
Q. Is University of Wisconsin Whitewater a safe place to send my child?
A. UW-Whitewater prides itself on its summer camp programs. While no place is 100% safe, we are dedicated to the safety, supervision and happiness of our campers.
Q. I still have questions, who can I ask?
A. Continuing Education Services
262-472-3165, Email: cesevents@uww.edu
Housing & Facilities
All resident campers live in the residence hall facilities at UW-Whitewater. Our live-in adult staff supervise camper activities. Developing new friends is encouraged.
UW-Whitewater will hold all campers responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from camp. Campers dismissed from the camp will not receive a refund. Roommate requests will be honored when possible; otherwise campers are paired by age and gender.
Camp Cost
- $445 for resident campers
- $395 for commuting campers**
A $20 per camper discount will be given to groups of eight or more from the same school attending the same week of camp.
**Commuting campers receive lunch and dinner daily.
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $7,500 and $300 maximum dental insurance. Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for accidents only. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee.
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
I understand that the University may take photographs and or videos of event participants and activities. I agree that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and or videos relating to the promotion of future events. I relinquish all rights that I may claim in relation to use of said photographs and/or videos.
