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Illinois State University Summer Band Camps

High School and Junior High Band Camps

We welcome you to the campus of Illinois State University for the 2025 High School and Junior High Band Camps. These camps are specifically designed for concert band musicians of every level to enrich their understanding of music in an enjoyable, non-competitive, and positive week-long program. In addition to rehearsals in the large ensembles, students will take part in sectionals, instrument specific master classes, and evening activities. The program will conclude with a band performance that is free and open to the public.

Our Marching Arts Weekend Camp offers students one of three tracks: Color Gaurd, Drumline, or Drum Major. These camp experiences will help students develop the skills necessary to have a successful fall marching season and form lasting connections with other musicians in the state. Our Marching Arts Weekend camp will conclude with a combined performance alongside members of our Big Red Marching Machine Auxiliary students.

Registration

Eligibility

  • Marching Arts Weekend camp is for High School students entering grades 9-12 in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • High School Band Camp is for students entering grades 9-12 in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Junior High Band Camp is for students entering grades 6-9 in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • All participants must have at least 1 year of playing experience.

Fee

  • Marching Arts Weekend Camp
    $150 for commuter campers*
    $225 for resident campers**
  • High School and Junior High School Band Camps
    $450 for commuter campers*
    $650 for resident campers**

*Lunch, dinner, and evening activities are included for commuter campers. **Room and board are included for resident campers.

Participation Details

Approximately three weeks prior to the start of the program, participants will receive details about what to pack, arrival, parking, check-in, the daily schedule, and more.

Dates

Process and Deadlines

  • A $100 deposit is required to complete registration.
  • $450 is due by Monday, May 12.
  • Residential payment in full ($650) is due by Monday, June 2.
  • If students are receiving a scholarship or other forms of external funding, we ask that those payments be sent to ISU Bands prior to the June 2 deadline.

Please note: No refunds will be issued after May 12.

Payments may be made online through the registration system, or checks may be made to ISU Bands and mailed to:

Illinois State University Bands
c/o Lydia Sheehan
Campus Box 5660
Normal IL 61790-5660

Once you submit your registration, you will be directed to the online payment store and receive an email with links and information to pay online.

Contact Us

For additional questions regarding registration/payments please contact the ISU Band Office at (309) 438-2166 or email Lydia Sheehan. All other questions can be directed to the camp director, TJ Mack, assistant director of bands.