Get ready for an exciting opportunity to sharpen your musical skills and prepare for the Middle School All-State Band auditions! This prep camp is designed for incoming 6th-8th grade band students. During each session, you'll receive personalized attention and expert guidance as you work through the audition pieces. It is a great way to get a head start on the audition going into the school year!

Grades 6-8 at O'Gorman Junior High School
June 17th, June 24th, July 8th, July 15th 
1-Hour per session - Once students have signed up, we will coordinate a time that works best for everyone.
Cost: $50 for all four dates
Deadline: June 10th to allow for coordinating times

Please contact Heather Nelson - hnelson@ogknights.org with any questions.

Monday, July 14th - Friday, July 18th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
O'Gorman High School

Beginner Orchestra Camp  - Grades 4-5

Beginner Orchestra Camp is designed to give students who are entering grades 4 - 5 a jump start on the school year. Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of string playing and get a head start on Orchestra. Students with playing experience will refine the skills they have learned and will learn new techniques. Students will receive both individual and group instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or bass, they will have the opportunity to perform in a concert at the end of the week, as well as interact with orchestra students from other schools through playing and musical activities and games. Whether a student is a beginner or has string playing experience, this is a great way to retain skills and to boost success during the school year. Students will provide their own instruments.

Intermediate Orchestra Camp - Grades 6-8

Intermediate Orchestra Camp is designed to give students who are entering grades 6-8 a jump start on the school year.  Students will receive both individual and group instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or bass, working to refine the skills they have already learned as well as being introduced to new techniques. Opportunities to work on Middle School All-State Orchestra audition material will be available for interested students. Students will interact with orchestra campers from other schools through playing and musical activities and games and will present a concert for friends and family at the end of the week. Regardless of skill/experience level, this is a great way to retain skills and to boost success during the school year in a positive, engaging atmosphere. Students will provide their own instruments.

August 4th - 8th
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
O'Gorman High School
Cost: $95

Grades 6 & 7: Beginning Jazz Band Camp introduces students to the fundamentals of jazz in a fun and engaging environment. Participants will explore key concepts, including:

1. Blues and rock music
2. Improvisation and basic jazz theory
3. The blues scale and Dorian scale
4. Playing and listening as an ensemble

The camp will conclude with a special performance for parents on Friday at 10:30 AM, showcasing the students' progress and new skills.