Band Camp

For some, a week at band camp means sore feet, bug bites and little sleep. But for most kids it's also a place to make friends, try new things and learn the music and marching formations for the upcoming football season. Since most high school bands have their first performance just days after school begins, it's important for the... more »

While most students have the summer off, those in marching band spend the majority of their summer vacation smelly, sweaty and exhausted from band camp. Band camp is the daily summer time practices intended for marching band members to learn the music and field positions for their fall show. It's hard work and you do nothing but wish... more »

Students who attend a summer band camp are better prepared to show off their musical talents at school. In recent years, new music camps have started focusing on rock, pop and country music. At all band camps, students learn to play their instruments better individually and as part of a team with other musicians. more »

Earning a marching band scholarship generally depends on three things: a strong track record of marching band experience from your high school, a great audition and, perhaps most importantly, finding a college or university that offers such a scholarship. Not all schools do, as different colleges place more or less emphasis on their... more »