Perform in a band, study with faculty from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and Academy of Music, attend concerts and recitals, and enjoy a week of recreational activities at a residential band camp for middle and high school woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists.
A day at band camp includes full band and sectional rehearsals, music theory, an elective arts-related class, a rehearsal with the camp choir, and a recreation period. Elective Exploration Hour classes may include sessions on instrumental arranging, percussion for non-percussionists, voice, piano, conducting, humor in music, a performance master class, and musical theater. An auditioned jazz ensemble with an emphasis on big band jazz will meet during one of the class hours.
Each evening brings a concert in Harper Hall: a guest ensemble of professional musicians, a faculty, student or jazz ensemble recital, and a talent night where students have the chance to demonstrate their own creative abilities. A Finale Concert in the Lawrence Chapel on Sautrday morning will feature all bands plus the camp choir.
Students are housed in campus residence halls and are offered nutritious meals in the new Warch Campus Center. A commuter option is available and includes lunch and dinner daily.
