High School Brass Seminar
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Grades 8-12 (grade completion)
About
Designed for all brass players, the High School Brass Seminar is a four-day intensive workshop of masterclasses, rehearsals, lectures and performances. Directed by Tom Bough, the High School Brass Seminar includes many of the clinics and concerts from the Pokorny Low Brass Seminar plus special workshops, ensembles for each brass instrument and large brass ensembles.
Activities
Explore the amazing field of brass with world-class NIU brass faculty this summer! You'll learn while enjoying the following activities:
- Performing in like-instrument ensembles and large brass ensembles.
- Participating in masterclasses, group warmup and clinics.
- Attending faculty recitals.
- Lectures and performances from the faculty of the Pokorny Low Brass Seminar.
You can be a residential camper and stay in Gilbert Hall during the week.
Your experience will end with a special performance open to your family and friends.
We'll send you a packet of camp information in early June.
Registration
Registration fee: $575
You'll pay a $100 deposit when you register (unless applying for a summer camp scholarship).
You can register online or by mail.
Camp Staff
- Tom Bough, camp director, Northern Illinois University
- Mark Ponzo, trumpet, Northern Illinois university
- Kelly Langenberg, horn, Northern Illinois University
- Andrew Glendening, trombone, Northern Illinois University
- Scott Tegge, tuba, Northern Illinois University
Sample Schedule
A general overview of the camp schedule is below. A detailed daily schedule will be sent to you in early-June.
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Date and Time |
Activity |
Location |
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Monday, June 15 |
Check-in |
First, take your luggage to Gilbert Hall. Next, go to the nearby Music Building to pick up camp materials. Free parking is available in front of Gilbert Hall and in the lot south of the Music Building. |
|
Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 18 |
Camp activities |
Daily activities include group warm-ups, masterclasses for each instrument, like-instrument brass choir, large brass ensemble, lectures and recitals. |
|
Thursday, June 18 |
All camp performance |
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall (Music Building) After the performance, pick up your luggage from Gilbert Hall. |
Contact Us
College of Visual and Performing ArtsOffice of External Programs
Music Building 132
Kristin Sherman
815-753-1450
ksherman2@niu.edu
