High School Band Camp 2012
For Grades 9 - 12 • July 22 - 27
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Philosophy
We help campers strengthen a solid base of musical knowledge and emphasize ensemble and personal performance improvement. Additional attention is given to the acquisition of knowledge on their specific instrument, the expressive qualities of music, and ways to broaden or focus their interest in music. We also create a positive environment that assists the camper in meeting and making friends.
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
Elective Classes
Music Theory 1 is an introduction to "how music works". Students learn about scale and chord construction, forms of scales, functions of chords and other basic information.
Music Theory 2 goes beyond that to chord sequences, part writing and more advanced processes.
Explore Music consists of a series of four different presentations - one/day. Previous topics have included Aaron Copland, world drumming, sound reinforcement, electronic music and contemporary composition.
Jazz Improvisation is an introduction to the skills used in improvising jazz.
Conducting
Camp Director
Dr. Glenn C. Hayes
Dr. Glenn C. Hayes is in his 24th 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.
Guest Conductor
Ryan Ellefsen
Ryan Ellefsen is the Director of Bands and Orchestras at East Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ryan oversees two concert bands, two orchestras, two jazz combos, and teaches AP Music Theory. In 2008, the East Chapel Hill Chamber Strings performed at the NC Music Teachers Convention and established a Chamber Music Club in fall of 2009, which also performed at the same convention in the Fall of 2010. He has served on the Executive Board for the Central District Bandmasters Association and as the chairperson for the NC Eastern Regional Honors Orchestra. Outside of his school activities, Ryan is a published composer/arranger through Alfred Publishing, performs as the Principal Horn for the Duke Symphony Orchestra, has performed with the Durham Symphony and has served as a clinician for various NC honor bands and marching band competitions. A member of ASTA,NCMEA and MENC, Ryan completed his Bachelor of Music Education degree at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2000, a Master of Education degree at the University of Minnesota in 2006 and earned certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2010.
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. Consult the online FAQ or
Offices of Continuing Education Services, 262-472-3165, Email: cesevents@uww.edu
Housing
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.
Tuition
- $440 for resident campers
- $390 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.
Includes all:
- instruction
- t-shirt
- concert CD
- food
- lodging
- semi-private lesson with professional staff
- recreational activities
- insurance*
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee. Precautions will be taken to prevent any accidents, and there will be camp health supervisors available. The insurance includes primary insurance coverage up to $1000, secondary coverage up to $5000 and $300 maximum dental insurance. (Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for camp-related accidents only.)
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.
