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 20-26, 2021 (tentative) | Jason Rygg |
Middle School Band – Grades 5-8 – June 20-26, 2021 (tentative)
$450 USD if registered before May 1 or $465 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 the advanced player.
| Session | Dates | Guest Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| Session 2 Grades 6-12 |
June 27-July 3, 2021 (tentative) |
Dr. Emily Moss – High School Jason Rygg – Middle School |
| Session 3 Grades 6-12 |
July 4-10, 2021 (tentative) |
Dr. Armand Hall – High School TBA – Middle School |
| Session 5 Grades 7-12 |
July 18-24, 2021 (tentative) |
Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller – High School Michael Brandon – Middle School |
| Session 6 Grades 9-12 |
July 25-31, 2021(tentative) | Betsy McCann – High School |
2021 Band Sessions
$450 USD if registered before May 1 or $465 USD after May 1
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
2020 Band Guest Conductors
| Conductor | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Jason Rygg Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Sessions 1 & 2 June 20-26 & June 27-July 3, 2021 |
 | Dr. Emily Moss Cal State LA Altadena, California Bio | High School Band Session 2 June 27-July 3, 2021 |
 | Dr. Armand Hall ROCmusic Collaborative Rochester, New York Bio | High School Band Session 3 July 4-10, 2021 |
 | Dr. Charles Weise MN Junior Winds Rosemount, Minnesota Bio | Middle School Band Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, Minnesota Bio | High School Band Session 5 July 18-24, 2021 |
 | Michael Brandon Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Middle School Band Session 5 July 18-24, 2021 |
 | Betsy McCann University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | High School Band Session 6 July 25-31, 2021 |
2019 Flute Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Tiana Grise Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Shari Boschee Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio Website | Sessions 2 & 5 June 21-27, 2020 & July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Dr. Elizabeth Demme Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Session 2 June 21-27, 2020 |
 | Katy Abraham Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 June 30 - July 6, 2019 |
 | Nancy Hennen Brandon University Brandon, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Laurel Ridd Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 12-28, 2020 |
 | Emily Sapa Albany, California Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 12-25, 2020 |
 | Deb Harris Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 6 July 19-25, 2020 |
2020 Oboe Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Heather Guidry Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 14-27, 2020 |
 | Dr. Stephanie Carlson Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 June 28-July 4, 2020 |
 | Joanne Alme Columbia, Maryland Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 12-28, 2020 |
2020 Clarinet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Michelle Lucia-Ingle Northland College Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 3 June 14-20, 2020 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Jeremy Wohletz Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Colin Mehmel Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 2 June 21-27, 2020 |
 | Dr. Gail Zugger Capitol University Gahanna, Ohio Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 21-July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick University of Montana Missoula, Montana Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 12-28, 2020 |
 | Dr. Jana Starling Western University London, Ontario Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 12-28, 2020 |
2019 Bassoon Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Cody Hunter Mayville State University Hatton, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 5 June 14-20, 2020 & July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Chris Piecuch Memphis, Tennessee Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 21-July 4, 2020 |
 | Russell Peterson Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 6 July 21-27, 2019 |
2019 Saxophone Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Monte Grise Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Dr. Brian Hanegan Augustana University Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Dr. Scott Sandberg Conn-Selmer & Selmer Paris Performing Artist University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio Website | Sessions 2, 5 & 6 June 21-27, 2020 & July 12-25, 2020 |
| Chris Piecuch Memphis, Tennessee Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 21-July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Glen Gillis Selmer Performing Artist University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Bio | Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Charles Young Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Jenelle Orcherton Urbana, Illinois Bio | Session 6 July 21-27, 2019 |
 | Dale Hallack Reno, Nevada | Session 7 July 25-28, 2020 |
2019 Trumpet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Jeremy Brekke North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Scott Guidry Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 14-27, 2020 |
 | Mark Nelson South Dakota Symphony Orchestra East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 16-29, 2019 |
 | Jeni Taylor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 3 & 5 June 28 - July 4, 2020 & July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Dr. Ken Jimenez Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Larry Griffin Ohio Wesleyan University Conn Selmer Performing Artist Delaware, Ohio Bio | Session 5, 6 & 7 July 12-28, 2020 |
 | Dr. Kyle Norris Williston State College Williston, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 12-25, 2020 |
2020 French Horn Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Arlene Shiplett Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 14-27, 2020 |
 | Melissa Morey Gustavus Adolphus College Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio Website | Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Marshall Sealy Conn-Selmer Performing Artist Newark, New Jersey Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 12-28, 2020 |
2020 Trombone Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. James Adams Valley City State University Valley City, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Dr. Joel Pugh University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Dr. Thomas Zugger Edwards Performing Artist Capitol University Gahanna, Ohio Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 21-July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Nat Dickey Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Ryan Christianson Trombone Instructor Dallas Brass Chicago, IL Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 12-25, 2020 |
 | Dr. Aaron Wilson Brandon University Willson Trombone Performing Artist Brandon, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 12-25, 2020 |
 | Craig Goettle Lincoln, North Dakota Bio | Session 7 July 25-28, 2020 |
2020 Euphonium Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Joel Pugh University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 2, 6 & 7 June 14-27, 2020 & July 19-28, 2020 |
 | Ben Bussey Concordia University McPhail Center for Music Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 June 28-July 4, 2020 |
| TBA Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
2020 Tuba Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Jacob Grewe University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Anoka, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 14-27, 2020 |
 | Karl Ortman Lewistown, Montana | Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. David Rolandson Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Mark Preece University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 19-28, 2020 |
2020 Percussion Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Tom Christianson University of Jamestown & Concordia College Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 6 & 7 June 14-20, 2020 & July 19-28, 2020 |
 | Dr. Sigurd Johnson Yamaha, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads and Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Performing Artist North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio Website | Session 1 June 14-20, 2020 |
 | Vicki Peterson Jenks Yamaha Performing Artist Wild Rose, Wisconsin Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 21 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Dr. Kenyon Williams Yamaha, Latin Percussion, Innovative Sticks and Mallets, and Coyle Steel Drums Performing Artist Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | Session 2 June 21-27, 2020 |
 | Matt Abraham Ludwig Musser & Ludwig Drums Performing Artist Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 June 28 - July 4, 2020 |
 | Victoria Sparks Yamaha Performing Artist University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
 | Dr. Nicholaus Meyers East Central University Ada, Oklahoma Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 12-25, 2020 |
 | Jamie V. Ryan Pro Mark Performing Artist Eastern Illinois University Urbana, Illinois Bio | Session 6 July 19-25, 2020 |
2020 Instrument Repair
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
| David Stern Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 2 & 3 June 14-July 4, 2020 |
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| Dwight VanTol Sioux City, IA Bio | Session 5 July 12-18, 2020 |
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| Mark Schmedinghoff Sioux City, Iowa Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 19-28, 2020 |
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 | Jennifer Becker String Repair St. Paul, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 19-28, 2020 |