Bands Alive! Summer Camps

Registration is open!

CAMP INFORMATION

Leadership Institute

Monday, June 23 - Tuesday, June 24, 2025

For high school drum majors, section leaders and color guard captains, with classes in leadership, team building, conducting and more!

Cost: $289 resident camper / $264 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Color Guard Institute

Monday, June 23 - Tuesday, June 24, 2025

For color guard students grades 9-12, with classes in equipment (flag, rifle, sabre) movement, marching basics, and performance! This camp is designed for individuals or complete color guard teams.

Cost: $289 resident camper / $264 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Winds Institute

Tuesday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26, 2025

For students grades 9-12, concentrating on band music in the concert setting. Students work in sections as well as rehearse with full band throughout the camp.

Cost: $354 resident camper / $304 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Junior High Concert Band Camp

Tuesday, June 24 - Thursday, June 26, 2025

For students grades 6-8, concentrating on band music in the concert setting. Students work in sections as well as rehearse with full band throughout the camp. Students should have at least one year of school band involvement before attending this camp.

Cost: $354 resident camper / $304 commuter camper
Cost includes: room (2 students per), meals, all activities, camp shirt, souvenir drawstring bag
* commuter rate excludes lodging & breakfast

Junior High Color Guard Day Camp

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

No experience necessary! This is an introduction to Color Guard. For grades 6-8 who have just begun spinning or have an interest in learning to spin. Classes will cover flag, movement, marching basics and performance. This camp is designed for individuals or complete color guard teams. We will teach you what you need to know!

Cost: $70
Cost includes: lunch, all activities, camp shirt, flag & pole

CAMP FAQs

What are the benefits of summer camp?

Summer band camps provide instruction, rehearsal and performance experiences that will enhance student growth as a musician, leader and role model in their own school program. Additionally, campers will enjoy making friends from other schools, and have the opportunity to work with music education experts from across the country, as well as MSU Band faculty and staff.

What age level are the camps designed for?

Winds Institute: Grades 9-12
Leadership Institute: Grades 9-12
Color Guard Institute: Grades 9-12
Junior High Concert Band Camp: Grades 6-8
Junior High Color Guard Camp: Grades 6-8

Where do campers stay?

All resident campers are housed in University residence halls. Front desks are staffed 24 hours daily, and camp counselors are on duty at all times.

Where do campers eat?

All meals are served in one of the University's dining halls. Campers with special dietary needs should contact the band office in advance of camp, and we will connect you with dining hall staff who will work with you in advance on what items are available.

Who teaches at the camp?

Camp staff members are comprised of MSU Band faculty and staff, leaders from the Pride Band program, marching techs with extensive drum corps experience, and highly respected music educators from throughout the country.

What is the difference between a Resident Camper and a Commuter Camper?

If you are a Resident Camper, you will stay in one of the campus residence halls. If you are a Commuter Camper, you will be dropped off and picked up by your parent/guardian each day. Lunch and dinner meals are included in the commuter camper cost, as camp rehearsals, sessions and activities will be scheduled all day and early evening.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us at 417-836-5454 or email bands@missouristate.edu.