About BKCM Band Camp

Open to students who play saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, tuba and percussion, BKCM Band Camp is ideal for students who are currently enrolled in a band program or private lessons with at least one year of experience on their instrument. Students perform a wide variety of repertoire that includes standard wind band selections, pop, jazz and music from around the globe. Each day the students participate in a concert band, small wind ensembles and semi-private lessons. Throughout the week they also attend workshops on improvisation, composition and conducting.

How to Apply

Applications for Summer 2026 are open now, and a short Audition Video is required.* Record and upload video with your smartphone including:

1. Two major scales that you know well. Play them with a steady tempo.
2. An excerpt from a song that you can play well (no longer than 1 minute). It can be something from your band repertoire or a solo piece that shows your best playing.

Please make sure that your video is no larger than 500 MB. We recommend using a smartphone device to record your videos. If you have questions about any of the audition materials, or are having difficulty uploading your video, please email summercamp@bkcm.org for support.

Sample Schedule*

• 9:00 – 10:00 – Concert Band Practice #1
• 10:00 – 11:00 – Masterclasses / Semi-Private Lessons
• 11:15 – 12:00 – Ensembles
• 12:00 – 12:30 PM – Lunch Break
• 12:30 – 2:00 PM – Conducting, Improvisation, Composition Classes
• 2:00 – 3:00 – Concert Band Practice #2
• *Subject to change. Showcase at 2 PM, Friday  in the BKCM Concert Hall.

*Schedule is subject to change. On the final day of camp, Friday, there will be a showcase at 2 PM in the BKCM Concert Hall.

BKCM Band Camp Faculty*

• Emily Asher – Trombone
• Heather Ewer – Trombone & Tuba
• Agustin Grasso – Drums & Percussion
• Angela Morris – Saxophone & Woodwinds
• Mitzy Nonaka – Flute

* Subject to change