Senior high camp
Dorms:
Girls - Paine
Boys - Turner
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Since students all have varied needs, the Senior High camp is more varied than the
others. This camp is designed to be flexible enough to identify students who have
basic needs on their instruments, while also identifying students preparing for All-State
auditions or collegiate entrance auditions as majors. Specialized instructors are
assigned based on the specific needs of the students. The schedule has more structured
free time than other camps, but still manages students' time effectively to guarantee
safety.
All fees are due two weeks prior to the first day of camp. We appreciate your full payment when registering; however, we recognize that sometimes
more than one payment is necessary. If you need to make a second payment, please use
the same link (you will be prompted to enter all of the same information for your additional payment,
but this will not generate a second registration - only the payment amount will be
processed).
Please read all information below BEFORE you click the registration button. For best
results when paying the registration fee online, use Firefox or Chrome. When registering on a phone, do not use your autocomplete as it may not fill in some
blanks correctly.
Please bring the following forms to check-in on Sunday:
HEALTH FORM
CAMP WAIVER (UNDER AGE 18)
CAMP WAIVER (AGE 18)
PHOTO RELEASE
*Note: when you click the registration button, you will be asked to enter an email
address and wait for a code to be sent to that email before you can register for camp.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email: band.camp@atu.edu.
Private Lessons are optional and avaialble for an additional fee. Online lesson registration is
now closed. If you would like to register for a lesson, please contact us by email:
band.camp@atu.edu.
Room & Board Information
- On campus students stay in the dorms and all meals (Sunday dinner - Thursday dinner) are included in the price.
- Off-campus students are those who live locally and choose not to stay overnight in
the dorms. Lunch and dinner each day are included in the price.
- Students who drive themselves to camp will need to contact the camp office for further
information.
Registration Process
- All on-campus students will check in from 10:30 a.m.-noon on the first day of camp
in the appropriate dorm. If it is necessary for you to be late, please notify us in
advance. Otherwise, late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
- Off-campus students will check-in at 11:30 a.m. in Witherspoon Lobby. Dorms will be
posted by June 1.
Auditions
- Auditions for bands are held in Witherspoon Hall on Sunday. See Tryout Materials below
for a list.
- Sight reading will be be used for all sessions.
- Campers are strongly urged to practice tryout material to ensure proper placement
in bands.
- Further information about auditions will be given during the orientation meeting on
Sunday.
Optional Private Instruction
- Students may sign up for private lessons at Senior High Camp. These lessons are offered
at $25.00 per half-hour lesson.
- Lessons are scheduled for the student and the instructor is chosen by the camp director.
Instructors for these lessons are specialists who are hand selected by the director
for their skill and experience on each instrument.
- Only one lesson per student, please.
Off-Campus Information
- Your registration time is on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in Witherspoon Lobby.
- All off-campus students need to check in daily. Senior High students may sign in themselves
if the parent first signs a release form (available during registration).
- A sign in/out table will be located in the Camp Business office.
General Camp Information
- What do you need to bring to camp? See Camp Packing List.
- We discourage students from having any large amounts of cash in their possession.
Prepaid debit cards can be used in the Food Court, the Student Union, and vending
machines.
- All parents visiting campus during the week of camp need to check in at the camp office,
Witherspoon room 165, and receive a visitor name tag before going to the dorms.
- Students mail during camp should be addressed to: (name), ATU Summer Music Camp, 407
West Q Street, Witherspoon Rm 165, Russellville, AR 72801-2222.
- Sample Camp Schedule
Refunds
- Full payment must be received two (2) weeks prior to camp start date.
- Refund requests must be emailed to band.camp@atu.edu by 10:30 a.m. on the first day of camp. Refunds will not be allowed, for any reason,
after that day and time.
- A $50.00 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds.
- All refunds will be issued in August.
Final Concert Information & Concert Schedule
- Students will need to be checked out of the dorm on Thursday evening. Please report
directly to your child's dorm. Any fees for damages or lost keys/swipe cards will
be assessed to the camper and the parent will be billed. Lost key/card fee is $30.
- Campers should be checked out of their dorm between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., before
their concert. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. in Witherspoon Auditorium. Please check
with your child to determine which band concert to attend.
- Concert Band - 7:00 p.m.
- Symphonic Band - 7:30 p.m.
- Symphonic Wind Ensemble - 8:00 p.m.
- Chamber Wind Ensembles & Jazz Ensemble Concert: 3:15 p.m.
Student Safety & Conduct
- Campers participating in ATU sponsored camps must remain on the university campus
at all times. Campers may only leave campus with a staff member of the camp, a parent,
or a legal guardian, as approved by the Camp Business Office. This policy shall also
apply to commuter campers until the last camp activity of the day has been completed.
- Any act or threat, including profane or abusive language for the purpose of harassing
or submitting anyone on ATU property pain, discomfort, or indignity is subject to
disciplinary action and will not be tolerated. This includes racial, ethnic, or sexual
harassment, verbal or property abuse, and any conduct that endangers the health, safety,
or well being of any band camp member or staff.
- All students are expected to adhere to the rules, regulations, and policies of the
camp. Students who fail to comply will be sent home with no refund of fees.
All-State Scholarships
- Scholarships are for current all-state students only. All-state students staying on
campus will receive a $193 tuition scholarship. All-state students who live locally
and will NOT be staying in the dorm will receive $146. Please keep this in mind when
you register/pay. All-state students should send an email to band.camp@atu.edu to notify the camp office of eligibility.
