May 26, 2005 – Sylvia Bierschenk

SFA to host band camps

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Junior high and high school band students from across the state will be attending Stephen F. Austin State University band camps during June.

"Approximately 1200 students will experience our five camps, receiving top quality instruction in small and large group settings," said Fred J. Allen, SFA director of bands.

The Junior High Band Camp begins on Sunday, June 5, and continues through Friday, June 10. Each of the six bands formed during the camp will perform on the camp's last day.

High School students will arrive on campus Sunday, June 12, and stay through Friday, June 17. All five bands will present closing concerts, with Col. Arnald Gabriel conducting the Honors Band.

The SFA Percussion Symposium for junior high and high school students will begin Sunday, June 19, and conclude on Friday, June 24, with performances by the camp drum lines and percussion ensembles.

During that same week, 8th through 12 graders may attend one of two drum major camps. One will focus on corps style marching and the other on military style.

For more information on any of the camps, please visit www.sfabandcamps.sfasu.edu or call the SFA band office at (936) 468-4702.