Affordable Summer Programs for high schools tubists

[tubafatness]

I highly suggest both the ISYM camp at the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana, and the College Audition Preparation camp at Indiana University. Either way, you get to play in front of and work with a great teacher; Mark Moore at U of I, and Dan Perantoni at IU.

[rascaljim]

As a faculty member of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, I can tell you there are opportunities for need based scholarship.

The camp is interested in Jr. High and High School musicians of all levels and backgrounds and they make money available so it's not just a 'rich kids' camp. I spoke with a number of tuba students at the camp that got a large part of the camp paid for this way to make it possible to come. The nice thing is, the only competition is for ensemble placement, not for scholarship money.

Hope this helps.

Jim Langenberg

[LItubakid220]

A camp I would not overlook is the Hartwick Summer Music Festival. While the groups might not match the quality of groups at Interlochen or others mentioned, you will learn a great deal from the two tuba professors there. Depending on which session you go you will study with either Gary Press or Willie Clark. Both are phenomenal players but moreover amazing teachers. In addition the brass faculty as a whole is really a great group of people to work with and and amazing group of musicians. The institute offers great opportunities for brass players. The orchestra, under the direction of Ligia Amadio, National Symphony of Brazil, plays standard orchestral literature and, having attended two years, I can tell you will not be bored. Lastly, each brass player is involved in Brass Ensemble every morning with the brass faculty where technique is taught. While in the end a concert is performed, the lessons on balance, intonation, ensemble playing, and tone are even more valuable.

I strongly recommend you look into this camp,

www.hartwickmusicfestival.org

If you have more questions, comments or concerns you can PM me or the tuba faculty Gary Press, tubapress[/url]

[KevinMadden]

there are plenty of drum and bugle corps that are always around looking for tuba players...

I would certainly second this. Be wary of the fact that many of the DI corps auditions have already passed, but most of the DII ( I believe their called "open class" now) will take new members until early spring, and are also usually ask considerably less for a time and $$ commitment. i.e. you can still hold a part time job for most of the summer in many of the corps.

[Chris Smith]

As someone who has been to Interlochen (this year) and cannon music camp (last three years before Interlochen). Cannon was a very fun place to go and I learned a lot of things musically as well as changing from euphonium and to tuba. But Interlochen was a musical experience that can hardly be replicated. If your willing to get there and spend the money its well worth it but if you are looking for something a little lighter Cannon would work perfect. Just depends on what you are looking for. If you have any specific questions id be happy to answer them shoot me a pm.

[Tubaryan12]

As a faculty member of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, I can tell you there are opportunities for need based scholarship.

The camp is interested in Jr. High and High School musicians of all levels and backgrounds and they make money available so it's not just a 'rich kids' camp. I spoke with a number of tuba students at the camp that got a large part of the camp paid for this way to make it possible to come. The nice thing is, the only competition is for ensemble placement, not for scholarship money.

Hope this helps.

Jim Langenberg

ahhh....the memories. BTW, I took advantage of one of those scholarships.

Man, is it cold there at night!

Tubaryan "Blue Lake summer of 81" 12

[Tony Halloin]

I would certainly take a look at the Brevard Music Center in the western part of North Carolina. The cost may be intimidating, but they are VERY generous with scholarship money in need and merit based situations. The tuba and euphonium teacher is Michael Grose who I learned a ton from the two years that I went. In addition, this is the only camp I know where great high school students get to play alongside and learn from great college students.

[druby]

Mike Milnarik runs an 8 day camp called the New England Tuba and Euphonium Workshop. Attendance the last 2 years ahs been 8 tubists and 8 euphers. You end up playing about 5 hrs/day in practice/warmup, master class, individual lessons (2-3 times during the week), practice with your accompanist (for your solo recital), practice with a tuba quartet and practice with the massed group of 16.

Attendees last year ranged in age from 13 to 73. There were 6-8 HS students, 3-5 college, and 5 old-timers like me (age 50 and up). I am going again this year. See http://www.netew.com for details

Doug Ruby

[Casey Tucker]

if you're spot for cash and don't really have a preference e-mail a few drum corps and let them know your situation. many have positions that open up late in the off-season and need to fill holes. a lot of the time since it's last minute they knock down the fee's A TON. oh and you get a serious tan and workout. bloke suggested interlochen and that's agreat idea. i went in the summer of '05 and i had a blast. not only is it a great experience but you're playing great rep and you get to study with top notch teachers. oh and they offer full rides. one for every state but some states don't have applicants so they can offer more to other states. good luck with whatever you do.

[Chris Smith]

if you're spot for cash and don't really have a preference e-mail a few drum corps and let them know your situation. many have positions that open up late in the off-season and need to fill holes. a lot of the time since it's last minute they knock down the fee's A TON. oh and you get a serious tan and workout. bloke suggested interlochen and that's agreat idea. i went in the summer of '05 and i had a blast. not only is it a great experience but you're playing great rep and you get to study with top notch teachers. oh and they offer full rides. one for every state but some states don't have applicants so they can offer more to other states. good luck with whatever you do.

As far as I know Interlochen now gives it to the top people of each instrument. So your looking at one spot for tubas. But they do give lots of other scholarships depending on your situation.

[Robert Simmons]

There's a band camp at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX (near Amarillo) that has about 900-1000 students. It takes place in the middle 2 weeks of July. It has a very active tuba scene. Scholarships (substantial) to the camp are available to students who are members of their All-State Band. That includes all states, not just Texas. Here's a link to a personal page of one of our teachers, John Reimund, that shows some of the tuba stuff at the camp. http://tubaj0hn.googlepages.com/wtamuba ... uphhangout

[Lee Jacobs]

Penn State offers a good high school summer music camp. I've taught there for two years and enjoyed it very much. The students all seem to have a good time and learn a lot as well. It's only a week long, so obviously it would be cheaper than the longer camps. If you have any more questions you can PM me; there's a good chance I will be teaching there again this summer.

[Dave Roberts]

there are plenty of drum and bugle corps that are always around looking for tuba players...

This is outstanding advice. There are a number of us who've honed our chops/endurance through this alternative...Mike Roylance, Wade (The Elephant...) I think, Sam Pilafian has been workin' the Corps scene, etc...

Tons of playing...and no oompah crap, either. Rather difficult charts.

D

[MileMarkerZero]

I'll second Brevard and Michael Grose.

You'll be hard-pressed to find a situation that is better. The Artistic Advisor and Principal conductor is Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops.

The June 27th concert features Yo-Yo Ma playing the Dvorak Cello Con.

And Bravard is a nice little town.

http://www.brevardmusic.org/