Middle School Band
The Middle School Band program is a one-week band program held during the Session 1 for campers who have studied their instrument for only one or two years. This program is designed to give campers a full band experience, learn music theory, attend master classes, participate in jazz band, and study privately with an artist-teacher. This session is open to students completing grades 5-8 with only one or two years of playing experience.
| Session | Dates | Guest Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 Grades 5-8 | June 18-24, 2023 | Jason Rygg |
Middle School Band – Grades 5-8 – June 18-24, 2023
$600 USD if registered before May 1 or $615 USD after May 1
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Band – Sessions 2, 3, 5 & 6
Band programs are held during Sessions 2, 3, 5 & 6. In addition to full band rehearsals, campers have opportunities to participate in chamber ensembles, jazz bands, sectionals, master classes, and fundamental classes (music theory). All campers are encouraged to take private lessons with the artist-teaching staff.
Bands are divided by age with one band for middle school students (completing grades 6-8 or 7-8) and one band for high school students (completing grades 9-12). Advanced players of all ages may also audition for the International Wind Ensemble that is designed to challenge campers.
| Session | Dates | Guest Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| Session 2 Grades 6-12 |
June 25-July 1, 2023 |
Dr. Mark Hopkins – High School Jason Rygg – Middle School |
| Session 3 Grades 6-12 |
July 2-8, 2023 |
Dr. Janet Song Kim – High School Rebecca Warren – Middle School |
| Session 5 Grades 7-12 |
July 16-22, 2023 |
Dr. Angela Schroeder – High School Verlene “Beanie” Stotts – Middle School |
| Session 6 Grades 9-12 |
July 23-29, 2023 | Dr. Erik Kar Jun Leung – High School |
2023 Band Sessions
$600 USD if registered before May 1 or $615 USD after May 1
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
2023 Band Guest Conductors
| Conductor | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Jason Rygg Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Sessions 1 & 2 June 18-24 & June 25-July 1, 2023 |
 | Dr. Mark Hopkins Acadia University Wolfville, Nova Scotia Bio | High School Band Session 2 June 25-July 1, 2023 |
 | Dr. Janet Song Kim University of Connecticut Manchester, Connecticut Bio | High School Band Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Rebecca Warren Mandan, North Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Dr. Angela Schroeder University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Bio | High School Band Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Verlene "Beanie" Stotts Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Dr. Erik Kar Jun Leung Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon Bio | High School Band Session 6 July 23-29, 2023 |
2023 Flute Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Janelle Huber Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio Website | Sessions 2 & 5 June 25-July 1, 2023 & July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Dr. Rachel Haug Winona State University Shakopee, Minnesota Bio | Session 2 June 25 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Katy Abraham Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Laurel Ridd Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 16 - August 1, 2023 |
 | Emily Sapa Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 16-29, 2023 |
 | Deb Harris Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 6 July 23-29, 2023 |
2022 Oboe Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Heather Guidry Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Karen Tonneson Souris, North Dakota Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Joanne Alme Columbia, Maryland Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 16-29, 2023 |
2022 Clarinet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Cassie Keogh North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Dr. Jeremy Wohletz Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Colin Mehmel University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 25 - July 8, 2023 |
 | Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick University of Montana Missoula, Montana Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 17-30, 2022 |
 | Dr. Jana Starling Western University London, Ontario Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 17-30, 2022 |
 | Dr. Charles Young Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Session 7 July 30 - August 2, 2022 |
| José Romero Fargo, North Dakota | Session 7 July 30 - August 2, 2022 |
2022 Bassoon Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Cody Hunter Mayville State University Hatton, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 5 June 19-25, 2022 & July 17-23, 2022 |
 | Chris Piecuch Memphis, Tennessee Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 25 - July 8, 2023 |
 | Russell Peterson Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 6 July 23-29, 2023 |
| Dr. Charles Young Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Session 7 July 30 - August 2, 2022 |
2022 Saxophone Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Sara Baumann Mandan, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
| Aren Teerhuis Brandon, Manitoba Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
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 | Dr. Scott Sandberg Conn-Selmer & Selmer Paris Performing Artist University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio Website | Sessions 2, 5, 6 & 7 June 25 - July 1, 2023 & July 16 - August 1, 2023 |
| Chris Piecuch Memphis, Tennessee Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 25 - July 8, 2023 |
| José Romero Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 3 & 7 July 3-9, 2022 & July 30 - August 2, 2022 |
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| Dr. Charles Young Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 5 & 7 July 16-22, 2023 & July 30 - August 2, 2022 |
2022 Trumpet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Jeremy Brekke North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
 | Dr. Cory Driscoll University of North Dakota East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Scott Guidry Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Dr. Erika Izaguirre Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio Website | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Jeni Taylor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 3 & 5 July 2 - 8, 2023 & July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Josh Decker Ohio Wesleyan University Columbus, Ohio Bio Website | Session 5, 6 & 7 July 17 - August 2, 2022 |
 | Dr. Kyle Norris Williston State College Williston, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 16-29, 2023 |
2023 French Horn Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Arlene Shiplett Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Miaoqian Liu Nacogdoches, Texas Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Marshall Sealy Conn-Selmer Performing Artist Newark, New Jersey Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 16-August 1, 2023 |
2022 Trombone Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Jon Baumann Mandan, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
 | Dr. Joel Pugh University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Dr. Dan Hinman University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota Bio | Session 2 June 26-July 2, 2022 |
| TBA Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
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 | Ryan Christianson Chicago, Illinois Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 12-25, 2020 |
 | Dr. Aaron Wilson Brandon University Willson Trombone Performing Artist Brandon, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 17-30, 2022 |
 | Paul Murray East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio | Session 7 July 29 - August 1, 2023 |
2023 Euphonium Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Joel Pugh University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 2, 6 & 7 June 18-July 1, 2023 & July 23-August 1, 2023 |
 | Lauren Husting Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Stewart Smith University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
2022 Tuba Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Jacob Grewe University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Anoka, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Ben Bussey Concordia University McPhail Center for Music Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Connor Challey North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Mark Preece University of Regina Besson Performing Artist and Performing Artist for LefreQue Sound Bridges Regina, Saskatchewan Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 24-30, 2022 |
2022 Percussion Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Tom Christianson University of Jamestown & Concordia College Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 6 & 7 June 18-24, 2023 & July 23 - August 1, 2023 |
 | Dr. Sigurd Johnson North Dakota State University Yamaha, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads and Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Performing Artist Fargo, North Dakota Bio Website | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Vicki Peterson Jenks Yamaha Performing Artist Wild Rose, Wisconsin Bio Website | Sessions 2 & 3 June 25 - July 8, 2023 |
 | Dr. Kenyon Williams Minnesota State University - Moorhead Yamaha, Latin Percussion, Innovative Sticks and Mallets, and Coyle Steel Drums Performing Artist Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 2 June 25 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Matt Abraham Ludwig Musser & Ludwig Drums Performing Artist Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Victoria Sparks University of Manitoba Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Yamaha Performing Artist Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 5 July 17-23, 2022 |
 | Dr. Nicholaus Meyers East Central University Ada, Oklahoma Bio Website | Sessions 5 & 6 July 16-29, 2023 |
2022 Instrument Repair
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Mark Schmedinghoff Sioux City, Iowa Bio | Session 1 June 19-24, 2023 |
| Elise Piecuch Stoughton, Wisconsin Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 25 - July 8, 2023 |
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 | Dwight VanTol Sioux City, IA Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Grace Miller Red Wing, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 23 - August 1, 2023 |
 | Jennifer Becker String Repair St. Paul, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 24 - August 2, 2022 |
