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 16-22, 2024 | Jason Rygg |
Middle School Band – Grades 5-8 – June 16-22, 2024
$630 USD if registered before May 1 or $645 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 23-29, 2024 |
Dr. Corey Pompey – High School Jason Rygg – Middle School |
| Session 3 Grades 6-12 |
June 30-July 6, 2024 |
Dr. Patricia Cornett – High School Verlene “Beanie” Stotts – Middle School |
| Session 5 Grades 7-12 |
July 14-20, 2024 |
Dr. Carolyn Barber – High School Kenley Kristofferson – Middle School |
| Session 6 Grades 9-12 |
July 21-27, 2024 | Dr. Peter Haberman – High School |
2024 Band Sessions
$630 USD if registered before May 1 or $645 USD after May 1
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
2024 Band Guest Conductors
| Conductor | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Jason Rygg Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Sessions 1 & 2 June 16-22 & June 23-29, 2024 |
 | Dr. Corey Pompey University of Wisconsin - Madison Fitchburg, Wisconsin Bio | High School Band Session 2 June 23-29, 2024 |
 | Dr. Patricia Cornett Temple University Mount Ephraim, New Jersey Bio | High School Band Session 3 June 30-July 6, 2024 |
 | Verlene "Beanie" Stotts Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Middle School Band Session 3 June 30-July 6, 2024 |
 | Dr. Carolyn Barber University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska Bio | High School Band Session 5 July 14-20, 2024 |
 | Kenley Kristofferson Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Middle School Band Session 5 July 14-20, 2024 |
 | Dr. Peter Haberman Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota Bio | High School Band Session 6 July 21-27, 2024 |
2023 Flute Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Charmaine Bacon Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 1 June 16-22, 2024 |
 | Janelle Huber Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Dr. Rachel Haug Winona State University Shakopee, Minnesota Bio | Session 2 June 25 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Shari Boschee Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
| Dr. Paula Gudmundson University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, Minnesota Bio | Session 5 July 14-20, 2024 |
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 | 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 |
2023 Oboe Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Heather Guidry Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 16-29, 2024 |
 | Brendon Bushman St. Cloud, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Joanne Alme Columbia, Maryland Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 14-30, 2024 |
2023 Clarinet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Cassie Keogh North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 6 June 18-24, 2023 & July 23-29, 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 |
 | Chris Byman Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
 | Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick University of Montana Missoula, Montana Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Dr. Jana Starling Western University London, Ontario Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Hwan Gyu Cho Brandon University Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Brandon, Manitoba Bio | Session 7 July 27-30, 2024 |
2023 Bassoon Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Lindsey Wiehl Valley City State University Valley City, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1 & 5 June 18-24, 2023 & July 16-22, 2023 |
 | 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. Martin Van Klompenberg Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 7 July 29 - August 1, 2023 |
2023 Saxophone Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Matthew Patnode North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
| 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 23-29, 2024 & July 14-30, 2024 |
| Chris Piecuch Memphis, Tennessee Bio | Sessions 2 & 3 June 25 - July 8, 2023 |
| José Romero Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
2023 Trumpet Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Jeremy Brekke North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Dr. Cory Driscoll University of North Dakota East Grand Forks, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 16-29, 2024 |
 | Scott Guidry Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 16-29, 2024 |
| Shannon Little Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 July 2-8, 2023 |
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 | Jeni Taylor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 3 & 5 July 2 - 8, 2023 & July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Dr. Larry Griffin Ohio Wesleyan University Columbus, Ohio Bio | Session 5, 6 & 7 July 14-30, 2024 |
 | Dr. Kyle Norris Williston State College Williston, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 14-27, 2024 |
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 June 30 - July 6, 2024 |
 | Marshall Sealy Conn-Selmer Performing Artist Newark, New Jersey Bio | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 July 16-August 1, 2023 |
2023 Trombone Faculty
| Instructor Info | Session Info | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dr. Joel Pugh University of North Dakota Besson/Courtois Performing Artist Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Session 1 June 18-24, 2023 |
 | Kurtis Johnson Brandon, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 1 & 2 June 18 - July 1, 2023 |
 | Lauren Husting Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 June 30 - July 6, 2024 |
 | Ryan Christianson Chicago, Illinois Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 16-29, 2023 |
| Francois Godere Bio | François Godére Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Joel Green University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Sessions 5 & 6 July 16-29, 2023 |
 | 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 Besson/Courtois Performing Artist Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | Sessions 1, 2, 6 & 7 June 18-July 1, 2023 & July 23-August 1, 2023 |
 | Ben Bussey Concordia University McPhail Center for Music Minneapolis, Minnesota Bio | Session 3 June 30-July 6, 2024 |
 | Stewart Smith University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
2023 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 |
 | Justin Hickmott Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 June 30 - July 6, 2024 |
 | Connor Challey North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
| TBA Bio | Sessions 6 & 7 July 21-30, 2024 |
2023 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 16-22, 2024 |
 | Vicki Peterson Jenks Yamaha Performing Artist Wild Rose, Wisconsin Bio Website | Sessions 2 & 3 June 23 - July 6, 2024 |
 | 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 23-29, 2024 |
 | Matt Abraham Ludwig Musser & Ludwig Drums Performing Artist Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio | Session 3 June 30 - July 6, 2024 |
 | Ryan Loken North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio | Session 5 July 16-22, 2023 |
 | Dr. Nicholaus Meyers East Central University Ada, Oklahoma Bio Website | Sessions 5 & 6 July 14-27, 2024 |
2023 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 14-20, 2024 |
 | 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 23 - August 1, 2023 |