Jazz Band Camp Information Flier (PDF)
Application deadline: Wednesday July 18, 2008

Camp takes place: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25, 2008

• Monday: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Tuesday thru Thursday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (Concert at 1:00 pm)

Please read the above flier first, then click here to fill out the online application form

PLEASE NOTE: Percussionists for Jazz Band Camp need to provide their OWN drum set for the camp.

Audition Requirements:

Students will be asked to perform major scales and sight reading. Students may also play the chromatic scale if he/she knows it.

Students will be asked to perform a selection of their choosing. The piece of music can be from a band method book, a county audition etude, or a solo book (for example).

Please bring this completed and signed waiver form with you on the first day of camp.

Transportation
In order to assist students with transportation to the camp, a Shuttle Bus will be available from Benton MS each morning of the camp. Please check "YES" to the Shuttle Bus Option and include an additional $10 with your registration if you intent to use this service. The Shuttle Bus will pick up students at 8 AM the first day of each camp and 8:30 AM the rest of the week (Tuesday through Friday). Pick-up will occur at approximately 3:45 PM for the Concert/Percussion Camp and approximately 1:15 PM for the Jazz Band Camp with the exception of Fridays. No return shuttle will be provided following the days of the concert (July 18 and 25).

Potomac Middle School: Bus will leave the school on Monday at 7:40 am and then at 8:10 am the rest of the week and return time will be 4:00 pm for the concert band camp and 1:30 pm for the jazz camp. No return shuttle will be provided following the days of the concert (July 18th and 25).