University of South Florida Junior High Band Camp June 10-15, 2018 First Draft Dear Parents and Students, On behalf of the directors and staff of the School of Music at the University of South Florida, I would like to invite you to campus for our 2018 Junior High Band Camp. Our goal at the USF School of Music is to provide students with an experience that will help them grow and expand their musicianship as an individual and ensemble member. In addition to these experiences campers will also have the opportunity to spend six days on a university campus making new friends and establishing life-long memories. In this packet you will find important camp information related to registration, required forms, hotel accommodations, meals and much more. Our Junior High School Camp is formatted for students entering grades 7-9 in the Fall of 2018. Parents are asked to thoroughly read through this handbook with their child before processing registration. It is impossible for this packet to cover answers to all questions that may arise, so please contact us at the email address below if you have any additional concerns. Please be sure to add our official website to your internet browser s favorites list as this website will become an extremely important tool as we get closer to the start of our camp. We look forward to meeting you in June for what is sure to be a rewarding and enriching musical experience! Sincerely, Bryan T. Braue Assistant Director of Bands University of South Florida 1-813-974-3668
Registration and Payment All campers must register through our camp website and complete an electronic payment through the university s online system. Deadline for student registrations and payments is Friday, May 25, 2018. Forms of payment include credit card or debit card (Visa or Mastercard). We cannot accept checks, money orders or cash. Once a payment has been received there will be no refunds unless their is an extenuating circumstance that is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director of our Summer Music Camps. IMPORTANT: Payments must be processed at time of registration. Please be sure to have your Credit/Debit card available. Please note that spots in our camps are limited and fill up quickly. Registrations submitted without payment will not be processed. Campers have their choice of registering as a resident or commuter camper (Plan A or B) based on the following fees: Plan A - $495.00 dollars Resident Students Plan B - $370.00 dollars Commuter Students This package includes housing (quad occupancy), 15 meals, a camp T-shirt, Instructional Staff, and transaction fees. This package includes, 10 meals/snacks, a camp T-shirt, Instructional Staff, and transaction fees. Hotel Accommodations and Chaperones Resident campers will be housed in quad occupancy (two queen beds per suite) at the USF Embassy Suites, located on-campus, just off of Fowler Avenue. The address for the hotel is: 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33612, 1-813-977-7066 Camp staff will handle room assignments and will make every effort to do this by school (rooming requests will not be accepted). Changes to room assignments will not be accommodated, and if a camper fails to abide by this policy he/she may be removed from the camp. Male and female campers are prohibited from being in the same hotel room at anytime. Family members are also not allowed to stay in a room with a camper. This is for the safety of all our campers and is non-negotiable. Resident campers will store their luggage in a secured room at the Embassy Suites before reporting to the School of Music Conference Center for camp check-in. Resident campers will receive their hotel room assignments and keys at the end of rehearsals on Sunday evening. Once everyone has received this information, resident campers will be escorted by our Camp Chaperones to the hotel where they will retrieve their luggage and report to their assigned rooms. Chaperones for the hotel will be provided by: Phi Mu Alpha (ΦMA), the International Men s Music Fraternity; Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣAI), the International Women s Music Fraternity; Kappa Kappa Psi (KKΨ), the National Honorary Band Fraternity; and Tau Beta Sigma (TBΣ), the National Honorary Band Sorority. In accordance with the regulations set by the 2005 Jessica Lunsford Act, all hotel chaperones have received Level II clearance by the State of Florida.
Camper Check-In and Required Forms Camp check-in will take place in the School of Music Conference Center on Sunday, June 10, 2018, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. All resident campers must drop off luggage at the Embassy Suites before reporting to the School of Music for check-in. Campers are required to bring the following three forms with them for check-in: 1) Camp Guidelines Form (parent signature required) 2) Camp Medical Form (parent signature required) 3) Camp Photo Release Form (parent signature required) Required forms for this event are available under the Student Info page of our camp website. Please make sure you have these documents completed, with signatures, when you report to check-in. Campers will not be allowed to participate in our Summer Camp without these items. Campers will receive their official ID badges, T-shirts and other gifts once the check-in process has been completed. Transportation and Parking Campers are responsible for arranging their transportation to and from USF. We do not provide Shuttle or Taxi service from Tampa International Airport. Campers who have chosen Plan A (residents) but drive themselves to USF on Sunday will not be permitted access to their vehicles again until Friday s camp dismissal. Campers who have chosen Plan B (commuters) will only be allowed to use their vehicles for arriving or departing the School of Music in the morning or evening. Campers who fail to abide by this policy will be asked to leave our event. Resident campers will walk in chaperoned groups to and from the hotel and the School of Music. The walk from the hotel is approximately 10-15 minutes, so be sure to pack comfortable shoes and plan for multiple weather situations. If you are commuting be sure to park in the appropriate parking lots! USF Parking and Transportation Services enforce parking rules 24 hours a day, seven days a week and the School of Music is not responsible for any parking tickets received during your time at USF. Daily Parking Permits are $5.00 (plus tax) for the entire day and are available from permit vending machines in the parking lots surrounding the School of Music. These vending machines accept credit cards only so please plan wisely. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING* Lots for daily parking are labeled D and have been marked on the campus map located under the student information tab of our camp website. Make sure you arrive early, especially on weekdays, as parking is very limited and spots fill up quickly in the morning hours.
Meals and Dining The table below illustrates the meals our summer camp will provide. All meals do come with a vegetarian and/or vegan option, but will only be provided if this is indicated on the campers registration form. NOTE: All campers must remain on campus for meals during our event. NO EXCEPTIONS! June 10th June 11th June 12th June 13th June 14th June 15th Breakfast No Residents ONLY Residents ONLY Residents ONLY Residents ONLY Residents ONLY Lunch No Firehouse Subs Papa Johns Pizza Chick-Fil-A Papa Johns Pizza Firehouse Subs Snack No Yes - TBD Yes - TBD Yes - TBD Yes - TBD No Dinner Swinos BBQ CDB Pasta Hot Dogs, Chips Kentucky Fried Chicken Tijuana Flats No Ensemble Placement Auditions Audition music for chair placements will be made available to download from our website (under the Audition Info tab) beginning Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Requirements for auditions include the downloaded musical excerpt, a full range chromatic scale, and a variety of your twelve major scales. Audition times will be posted on our camp website on Friday, June 1, 2018. PLEASE NOTE: All campers must audition for chair placements on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Camp Electives Throughout the week, campers will be involved in elective courses that are designed to expand their performance and leadership skills. Camp electives include Concert Band Conducting, Guitar, Jazz Studies, and Piano. Campers will sign-up for these elective courses at the conclusion of Sundays orientation. PLEASE NOTE: Campers will remain in the same elective throughout the week. Wind Band and Chamber Ensemble Concerts Our final concert, featuring our Wind Band and Chamber Ensembles, will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 1:00pm, in the School of Music Concert Hall. Each student will receive two concert tickets that will be available for pick-up by a family member at the box office on Friday, forty-five minutes before the scheduled performance time (12:15pm). Additional tickets will be available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-serve basis. All tickets to the final concert are free and are only available on Friday, June 15 th.
Social Activities While the main goal of our camp is to develop ones musicianship, we also value the importance of building key relationships. Social activities will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from approximately 7:45pm to 9:15pm. Campers will also randomly be assigned to Camp Houses (think Harry Potter) that will meet twice daily to plan for evening activities, such as our campus scavenger hunt and skit night. Each House will have an assigned camp counselor who will serve as the Head of Household and mentor students throughout the week. Social activities are designed to provide campers with unique opportunities to build new friendships, learn new skills, show off talents, and provide everyone with a break from the normal routine of rehearsals and classes. Below is an outline of evening activities that will be offered throughout the week. Activities are open to all campers regardless of whether you are a commuter or resident, and we strongly encourage everyone to participate. Sunday - Campus Scavenger Hunt Campers will explore our USF campus, learn our many traditions, and compete for house points! Monday - Movie & Game Night Numerous board games will be available for campers to compete with and earn house points. Whether it s Checkers, Musical Chairs, or Win-Lose-Or-Draw, we are sure to have the game for you! Movies will also be available in our performance halls for those opting out of board games. Tuesday - Campus Rec Night Basketball, Dodgeball, and time at our indoor campus pool! Competitions will be held in all areas as houses continue to work towards earning more house points. Be sure to bring appropriate gym and pool attire, including towels. Certified Lifeguards will be present at the pool. Wednesday - Camp Talent Show Night Have a unique talent that you would like to show off? We want you!! Perform your talent for the audience and a panel of judges to compete for house points. Acts do not have to be centered around your instrument as we will take anything, as long as it doesn t involve fire. This is our very own version of the NBC s hit summer show America s Got Talent. Thursday - Camp Skit Night Throughout the week each house will work to create the best skit and earn final house points. We cannot wait to see what your creativity comes up with! Camp Sponsorships The University of South Florida is proud to partner with the following sponsors:
Packing Checklist Print this document to check-off items as you pack A folding wire music stand! Be sure to clearly label this with your full name! Please note that the School of Music will not provide music stands for rehearsals. Your three camp forms with parent signature. You cannot participate in our camp without these. Your instrument(s)! Yes, we have had people forget these before! Wind Instrument Accessories: Reeds, Cork Grease, Valve Oil, Cleaning Swabs, Mouthpieces, Brass Mutes, Ligatures, etc. You never know what you might need, so plan accordingly. Percussion Accessories: Our event will provide campers with all percussion instruments. Campers are required to bring their own sticks and mallets, preferably in a labeled bag. Pencils: A musician s best friend. Never leave home without at least 3 of them. 6 days of comfortable clothing: As a rule of thumb, if you are not allowed to wear it at your school, then you are not allowed to wear it during the camp. The rehearsal areas may be chilly, so be sure to bring some warm clothes to layer. Don t forget pool attire (including a towel) for our Campus Rec night. Toiletries: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hair Care Products, Combs, Brushes, Deodorant, Make-Up, Face Wash, Shaving Materials, Feminine Products, Nail Clippers, etc. Prescription Medication: All medications you are taking must be listed on your medical release form. Any unauthorized use of prescription medications will result in an immediate dismissal from our camp without a refund. Umbrella/Poncho: We have no way of knowing how the weather will be when walking you from the hotel to the rehearsal sites in the mornings and evenings. Be sure to pack these items just in case. CONCERT ATTIRE: Friday Wind Band and Chamber Ensemble Concert Gentlemen White Long Sleeve Dress Shirt Black Dress Pants Black Tie (bow ties are fine also) Black Socks Black Dress Shoes Ladies Black Knee-Length Skirt Black Slacks Black Blouse Black Dress Black Dress Shoes NOTICE: Keep in mind that you are being viewed as professionals. A uniform concert attire is important.