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 | TBA |
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 |
TBA – High School TBA – Middle School |
| Session 3 Grades 6-12 |
July 2-8, 2023 |
TBA – High School TBA – Middle School |
| Session 5 Grades 7-12 |
July 16-22, 2023 |
TBA – High School TBA – Middle School |
| Session 6 Grades 9-12 |
July 23-29, 2023 | TBA – 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!
2022 Band Guest Conductors
| Conductor | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Jason Rygg Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Sessions 1 & 2 June 19-25 & June 26-July 2, 2022 |
 | Dr. Emily Moss Cal State LA Altadena, California Bio | High School Band Session 2 June 26-July 2, 2022 |
 | Dr. Armand Hall ROCmusic Collaborative Rochester, New York Bio | High School Band Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Alexis Silver Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Middle School Band Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, Minnesota Bio | High School Band Session 5 July 17-23, 2022 |
 | Rebecca Warren Mandan, North Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Session 5 July 17-23, 2022 |
 | Betsy McCann University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | High School Band Session 6 July 24-30, 2022 |
2022 Flute Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Brian Handeland West St. Paul, Minnesota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
| Janelle Huber Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
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 | Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio Website | Sessions 2 & 5 June 26 - July 2, 2022 & July 17-23, 2022 |
 | Dr. Rachel Haug Winona State University Eden Prairie, Minnesota Bio | Session 2 June 26 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Charmaine Bacon Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio Website | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Laurel Ridd Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 17 - August 2, 2022 |
 | Emily Sapa Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 17-30, 2022 |
 | Deb Harris Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 6 July 24-30, 2022 |
2022 Oboe Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Susan Miranda Dordt University, Northwestern College & Hamline University West St. Paul, Minnesota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
 | Karen Tonneson Souris, North Dakota Bio | Session 2 June 26 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Dr. Stephanie Carlson Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Joanne Alme Columbia, Maryland Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 17 - August 2, 2022 |
2022 Clarinet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Handeland West St. Paul, Minnesota Bio | Session 1 June 19-25, 2022 |
 | Dr. Jeremy Wohletz Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 19 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Colin Mehmel University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 26 - July 9, 2022 |
 | Dr. Cassie Keogh North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | 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 26 - July 9, 2022 |
 | Russell Peterson Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 6 July 24-30, 2022 |
| 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 19-25, 2022 |
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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 26 - July 2, 2022 & July 17 - August 2, 2022 |
| Chris Piecuch Memphis, Tennessee Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 26 - July 9, 2022 |
| 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 17-23, 2022 & 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 |
 | Byron Ward University of Minnesota - Morris Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 19 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Dr. Cory Driscoll University of North Dakota East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 19 July 2, 2022 |
 | Dr. Erika Izaguirre Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio Website | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Jeni Taylor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 3 & 5 July 3 - 9, 2022 & July 17-23, 2022 |
 | 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 17-30, 2022 |
2022 French Horn Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Arlene Shiplett Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 19 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Miaoqian Liu University of North Dakota Hatton, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 3 & 7 July 3-9, 2022 & July 30 - August 2, 2022 |
 | Marshall Sealy Conn-Selmer Performing Artist Newark, New Jersey Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 17-30, 2022 |
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 19-25, 2022 |
 | Dr. Dan Hinman University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 2 & 7 June 26-July 2, 2022 & July 30-August 2, 2022 |
 | Paul Murray East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Dr. Nat Dickey Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 5 July 17-23, 2022 |
 | 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 |
2022 Euphonium Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Joel Pugh University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 2, 6 & 7 June 19-July 2, 2022 & July 24-August 2, 2022 |
 | Lauren Husting Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Stewart Smith University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Bio | Session 5 July 17-23, 2022 |
2022 Tuba Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Jacob Grewe University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Anoka, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 19 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Ben Bussey Concordia University McPhail Center for Music Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | Dr. David Rolandson Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Session 5 July 12-23, 2022 |
 | 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 19-25, 2022 & July 24 - August 2, 2022 |
 | 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 19-25, 2022 |
 | Vicki Peterson Jenks Yamaha Performing Artist Wild Rose, Wisconsin Bio Website | Sessions 2 & 3 June 26 - July 9, 2022 |
 | 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 26 - July 2, 2022 |
 | Matt Abraham Ludwig Musser & Ludwig Drums Performing Artist Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
 | 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 17-30, 2022 |
2022 Instrument Repair
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Mark Schmedinghoff Sioux City, Iowa Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 19 - July 2, 2022 |
| David Stern Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 3 July 3-9, 2022 |
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 | Dwight VanTol Sioux City, IA Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Grace Miller Red Wing, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 24 - August 2, 2022 |
 | Jennifer Becker String Repair St. Paul, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 24 - August 2, 2022 |
