Summer Camps
Welcome!
Summer is almost here! The UAFS Department of Music and Theatre faculty and staff are back with a summer of great music camps planned. We hope that your music students will join us for Band Camp (grades 6-12) and Jazz & Rock Band Workshop (grades 8-12). High school seniors seeking musical fun are also welcome to attend.
Band Camp
Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14
Grades: 6-12
Location: Breedlove Auditorium
Description: Students who attend Band Camp will perform in either the wind symphony (9th-12th grade) or symphonic band (6th-8th grade) as part of their experience.
UAFS Band Camp is under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, director of bands.
Dr. Zacharella will be joined by an esteemed music faculty of nationally and internationally
recognized performers and teachers including UAFS music faculty Dr. Andrew DeBoer
(clarinet), Ginny Hudson (flute), Don Bailey (saxophones), and David Tyson (brass).
The camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14, with a final
concert at 6 p.m. on the final day in Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS campus.
Scholarships are available for students who made All-State ($30) and All-Region ($25) bands. (Scholarships cannot not be combined.)
Price: $185 for commuters (lunch and camp t-shirt included)
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2024*
*Late registration forms will be accepted, but may be subject to a late fee.
Jazz & Rock Camp
Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, June 18-21
Grades: 8-12
Location: Breedlove Auditorium
Description: Students who attend the Jazz and Rock Camp will perform in jazz/rock/pop/Latin combos and big bands, take improvisation classes, and work on songwriting. Students will also participate in “The Real World” Jazz Workshop hosted by Don Bailey, UAFS director of Jazz Studies.
Jazz and Rock Camp is under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, trombonist and UAFS director of bands. Dr. Zacharella will be joined by an esteemed music faculty of nationally and internationally recognized performers and teachers including UAFS Jazz Catz Director Don Bailey and UAFS Jazz Band and Rock Lab Director Dr. David Tyson.
The camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, June 18-21, with a final concert at 6 p.m. on the final day in Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS campus.
Scholarships are available for students who made All-State ($30) and All-Region ($25) band/jazz/ orchestra. (Scholarships cannot not be combined.)
Price: $165 for commuters (lunch and camp t-shirt included)
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2024*
*Late registration forms will be accepted, but may be subject to a late fee.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have further questions, please call or e-mail Dr. Alexandra Zacharella at 479-788-7972 or Alex.Zacharella@uafs.edu.
Rules and Regulations
Campers are expected to acquaint themselves with the rules, procedures, and standards of conduct established by the UAFS Department of Music Summer Music Camps. A camper who does not fulfill the responsibilities set out by such rules, procedures, and standards of conduct may be subject to disciplinary action including dismissal from camp.
- Campers are required to wear their nametag in clear view at all times.
- Campers are expected to attend ALL scheduled rehearsals, sectionals, and the final camp concert. Attendance will be taken. You must notify a camp instructor if you are unable to attend. Habitual tardiness or missed classes will result in being asked to leave camp without a refund.
- Campers must remain on campus while camp is in session. This includes during lunch. Campers are expected to have lunch in the Lion’s Den. Following lunch campers should return to their scheduled rehearsal.
- Cell phones should not be used during rehearsals, meetings, or sectionals. Turn them off!
- Never leave your personal belongings unattended. UAFS will not be responsible if personal items, including instruments, are stolen or lost due to negligence.
- Clothing must be appropriate. No short shorts, sleeveless t-shirts, or offensive graphics or slogans.
- No bare midriffs or backs are allowed, nor should the camper’s undergarments be exposed.
- Possession of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, fireworks, chemicals, gasoline, or other explosives, firearms, illegal knives, clubs, or prohibited weapons is cause for immediate removal from the camp without a refund. Prescription and over-the-counter medication is only allowed if listed on the Medical Release Form.
- Absolutely no form of sexual misconduct, harassment, violence, threats of violence, bullying, or other acts of communication intended to intimidate, harass, or annoy will be tolerated.
- Vandalism and theft will result in immediate dismissal from the camp. Please treat the buildings, equipment, and furniture with care. If vandalism occurs those involved will be financially responsible for all expenses necessary for repair.
- Should your parents need to contact you during camp, they should call 479-788-7530.