Summer Band Camp

Thank- you to all the students and families who attended our 2011 Summer Band Camp. It was a huge success. This year we hosted 48 students from 22 different schools throughout our neighboring communities. The Southwest Community Concert Band continues to be amazed at the musicianship and enthusiasm of the young students who attend our Summer Band Camp each year. Save the date NOW for our 16th Annual Winter Band Day. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Band Camp photos

Download a pdf photo album from 2011 Summer band Camp

(Be patient it an 8MB file)

 

2012 Summer Band Camp

Join Us for Summer Band Camp 2012

Dates: Monday – Friday, June 25th – 29th, 2012

About Band CampBand Camp logo

NazArtsJoin us for Summer Band Camp 2012! The Southwest Community Concert band in conjunction with NazArts is offering a Summer Band Camp open to first year school band students, junior high, middle school and incoming freshmen band students. The instructors are dedicated, highly qualified music educators / performers from the Chicago area. The goal of our Summer Band Camp program is to promote music education through a positive experience structured to help students develop their musical talents. Band Camp will culminate with a Camp Finale Concert held on Friday evening.

This week long camp is open to students that are currently enrolled in their school band program and entering their 2nd year in the program through 9th grade. Students may be asked to prepare a short audition for placement purposes. We will be offering an optional Jazz Band or Improvisational classes for interested students. Band Camp will be supervised by an adult staff and held in the First Church of the Nazarene facilities located at 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, IL 60439.

Costs:

Early Bird Program Fee - prior to May 31, 2012 - $185

Program Fee after June 1, 2012 - $200

All fees must be received before June 22, 2012

Please include a copy of your on-line registration form or a completed downloadable registration form with your check or money order payable to Southwest Community Concert Band

Summer Band Camp registration fee – 4 Ways to save $$

 

*Special Offer $15 Discount to attend Summer Band Camp 2012

If you attended January 2011 Winter Band Day apply a $15 Credit to your registration fee.

Student must register and pay for camp before the May 31, 2012 deadline to receive credit.

 

*Special offer $25 Discount to attend Summer Band Camp 2012 (read carefully)

1. Enclose a note with you and your friends name when you mail your registration fee.

2. Friend must be someone who has never attended SWCCB Summer Band Camp.

3. Only (1) one $25 friend discount will be offered per returning student to camp.

4. You/your friend must register and pay for Summer Band Camp before the May 31, deadline.

5. Your $25 refund will be mailed when both you and your friend are paid in full.

 

*Apply for a Southwest Community Concert Band Scholarship 2012

Go to the scholarships page and follow the application directions.

If you are awarded a scholarship to Summer Band Camp your registration fee will be refunded.

 

*Gift Cards / Sponsor Gift Card now available for this event. Gift Card form.

Mail to:
Southwest Community Concert Band / Band Camp
P.O. Box 246
Lemont, IL 60439-0246

 

Forms

All forms and registration information will be activated March 1st, 2012

Mail-in Registration Form

Release of Liability (must be sent with mail-in registration)

Band Camp Student Letter

Band Camp Director Letter

Download band camp brochure 

Agenda-Checklist-Map

 

Any questions can be directed to the Band voicemai 815-773-4159 or call Jim Valtman at 630-728-1130.

Thank you.

 

Photos and Souvenir CD

Band Camp will be photographed and recorded for a souvenir CD and promotional purposes. No names or addresses will be used. We will ask all parents/guardians to sign a release.

 

Camp includes:

  • Daily ensemble rehearsals
  • Daily Sectional / Master Classes / Theory Classes
  • Optional Jazz Band
  • Optional Improvisational Classes
  • Friday Lunch
  • Band Camp T-shirt
  • Souvenir CD
  • Recreational Activities
  • Friday Evening Camp Finale Concert

Location:

First Church of the Nazarene

12725 Bell Road

Lemont, IL 60639

 

Cancellation Fees

$100 fee for cancellations made after June 1, 2012

No cancellations accepted after July 3, 2012