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 15-21, 2025 | Jason Rygg |
Middle School Band – Grades 5-8 – June 15-21, 2025
$660 USD if registered before May 1 or $675 USD after May 1
Add one set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
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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 22-28, 2025 |
Dr. Rebecca Phillips – High School Jason Rygg – Middle School |
| Session 3 Grades 6-12 |
June 29-July 5, 2025 |
Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley – High School Kenley Kristofferson – Middle School |
| Session 5 Grades 7-12 |
July 13-19, 2025 |
Dr. Jason Caslor – High School Rebecca Warren – Middle School |
| Session 6 Grades 9-12 |
July 20-26, 2025 | Dr. Henry Dorn – High School |
2025 Band Sessions
$660 USD if registered before May 1 or $675 USD after May 1
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
Housing is quite limited for boys during Session 5. Please call the office to register any male campers for that week. 701-263-4211 Online registration is still available for female campers Session 5.
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Guest Conductor
Session Info
Jason Rygg
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Middle School Band
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-21 &
June 22-28, 2025
Dr. Rebecca Phillips
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
High School Band
Session 2
June 22-28, 2025
Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Le Sueur, Minnesota
High School Band
Session 3
June 29-July 5, 2025
Kenley Kristofferson
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Middle School Band
Session 3
June 29-July 5, 2025
Dr. Jason Caslor
Arizona State University
Chandler, Arizona
High School Band
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Rebecca Warren
Mandan, North Dakota
Middle School Band
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Dr. Henry Dorn
St. Olaf College
Lakeville, Minnesota
High School Band
Session 6
July 20-26, 2025
2025 Flute Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Charmaine Bacon
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Janelle Huber
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Dr. Rachel Haug
Winona State University
Shakopee, Minnesota
Session 2
June 22-28, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Robinson
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Sessions 2 & 3
June 22-July 5, 2025
Shari Boschee
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Laurel Ridd
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sessions 5, 6 & 7
July 13-29, 2025
Emily Sapa
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Sessions 5 & 6
July 13-26, 2025
Deb Harris
Concordia College
Moorhead, Minnesota
Session 6
July 20-26, 2025
2025 Oboe Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Heather Guidry
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Brendon Bushman
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Joanne Alme
Columbia, Maryland
Sessions 5, 6 & 7
July 13-29, 2025
2025 Clarinet Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Dr. Katrina Clements
Valley City State University
Valley City, North Dakota
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Wohletz
Dickinson, North Dakota
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Colin Mehmel
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sessions 2 & 3
June 22-July 5, 2025
Chris Byman
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Dr. Jana Starling
Western University
London, Ontario
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Hwan Gyu Cho
Brandon University Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music
Brandon, Manitoba
Sessions 6 & 7
July 20-29, 2025
Dr. Cassie Keogh
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Session 6
July 20-26, 2025
Andrew Mahonen
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
Session 7
July 26-29, 2025
2025 Bassoon Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Chris Piecuch
Memphis, Tennessee
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Russell Peterson
Concordia College
Moorhead, Minnesota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dr. Martin Van Klompenberg
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Sessions 5, 6 & 7
July 13-29, 2025
2025 Saxophone Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Chris Piecuch
Memphis, Tennessee
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Dr. Chris Dickhaus
Winona State University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Dr. Scott Sandberg
Conn-Selmer & Selmer Paris Performing Artist
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Sessions 2, 5 & 6
June 22-28, 2025 &
July 13-26, 2025
Lexie Aguilar
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, Minnesota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Russ Peterson
Concordia College
Moorhead, Minnesota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dr. Charles Young
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Dr. Emily Brewer
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Session 7
July 26-29, 2025
2025 Trumpet Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Dr. Cory Driscoll
University of North Dakota
East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Scott Guidry
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Dr. Byron Ward
Mayville State University
Mayville, North Dakota
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Shannon Little
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Jeni Taylor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sessions 3 & 5
June 29 - July 5, 2025 &
July 13-19, 2025
Dr. Richard Adams
Texas Women's University
Lewisville, Texas
Session 5
July 13-19, 2925
Dr. Michael Gause University of Iowa
North Liberty, Iowa
Sessions 6 & 7
July 20-30, 2025
Dr. Kyle Norris
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa
Session 6
July 20-26, 2025
2025 French Horn Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Arlene Shiplett
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Callie Siverson
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Marshall Sealy
Conn-Selmer Performing Artist
Newark, New Jersey
Sessions 5, 6 & 7
July 13-29, 2025
2025 Trombone Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Joel Green
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Kurtis Johnson
Brandon, Manitoba
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Lauren Husting
St. Cloud State University
Hamline University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dr. Ryan Christianson
Chicago, Illinois
Sessions 5 & 6
July 13-26, 2025
François Godère
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Erik Larson
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 6
July 20-26, 2025
Dr. Bradley Snyder
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Session 7
July 26-29, 2025
2025 Euphonium Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
John Huber
Brazil, Indiana
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Ben Bussey
Concordia University
McPhail Center for Music
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Stewart Smith
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Dr. Joel Pugh
University of North Dakota
Besson/Courtois Performing Artist
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Sessions 6 & 7
July 13-29, 2025
2025 Tuba Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Dr. Jacob Grewe
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Anoka, Minnesota
Sessions 1 & 2
June 15-28, 2025
Justin Hickmott
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Mark Preece
Regina Symphony Orchestra
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Sessions 6 & 7
July 20-29, 2025
2025 Percussion Faculty
Instructor Info
Session Info
Dr. Lucas Bernier
University of Mary
Yamaha, Innovative Percussion & Sabian Cymbals Artist
Bismarck, North Dakota
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Dr. Sigurd Johnson
North Dakota State University
Yamaha, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads
and Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Performing Artist
Fargo, North Dakota
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Vicki Peterson Jenks
Yamaha Performing Artist
Wild Rose, Wisconsin
Sessions 2 & 3
June 22-July 5, 2025
Dr. Kenyon Williams
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Yamaha, Latin Percussion, Innovative
Sticks and Mallets, and Coyle Steel Drums
Performing Artist
Moorhead, Minnesota
Session 2
June 22-28, 2025
Matt Abraham
Ludwig Musser & Ludwig Drums Performing Artist
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dr. Mariah Taller
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota
Sessions 5 & 6
July 13-26, 2025
Dr. Ryan Loken
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Sessions 5 & 6
July 13-26, 2025
Dr. Jason Kihle
Innovative Percussion, Yamaha, Black Swamp, Remo & Zildjian Performing Artist
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Sessions 6 & 7
July 20-29, 2025
2025 Band Instrument Repair
Instructor Info
Session Info
Elise Piecuch
Chicago, Illinois
Session 1
June 15-21, 2025
Mark Schmedinghoff
Sioux City, Iowa
Session 2
June 22-28, 2025
Natalie Basden
Minot, North Dakota
Session 3
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Dwight VanTol
Sioux City, Iowa
Session 5
July 13-19, 2025
Grace Miller
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Sessions 6 & 7
July 20-29, 2025
Guest Conductor | Session Info | |
| Jason Rygg | Middle School Band |
| Dr. Rebecca Phillips Colorado State University | High School Band |
| Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley | High School Band |
| Kenley Kristofferson | Middle School Band |
| Dr. Jason Caslor | High School Band |
| Rebecca Warren | Middle School Band |
| Dr. Henry Dorn | High School Band |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Charmaine Bacon | Session 1 |
| Janelle Huber Grand Forks, North Dakota | Session 1 |
| Dr. Rachel Haug | Session 2 |
| Dr. Elizabeth Robinson | Sessions 2 & 3 |
| Shari Boschee | Session 3 |
| Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg | Session 5 |
| Laurel Ridd | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 |
| Emily Sapa | Sessions 5 & 6 |
| Deb Harris | Session 6 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Heather Guidry | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Brendon Bushman | Session 3 |
| Joanne Alme | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Dr. Katrina Clements | Session 1 |
| Dr. Jeremy Wohletz | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Colin Mehmel | Sessions 2 & 3 |
| Chris Byman | Session 3 |
| Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick | Session 5 |
| Dr. Jana Starling | Session 5 |
| Hwan Gyu Cho | Sessions 6 & 7 |
| Dr. Cassie Keogh | Session 6 July 20-26, 2025 |
Andrew Mahonen | Session 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Chris Piecuch | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Russell Peterson | Session 3 |
| Dr. Martin Van Klompenberg | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Chris Piecuch | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Dr. Chris Dickhaus Winona State University Minneapolis, Minnesota | Session 1 June 15-21, 2025 |
| Dr. Scott Sandberg | Sessions 2, 5 & 6 |
| Lexie Aguilar | Session 3 |
| Russ Peterson | Session 3 |
| Dr. Charles Young Minot State University Minot, North Dakota | Session 5 |
| Dr. Emily Brewer Minneapolis, Minnesota | Session 7 July 26-29, 2025 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Dr. Cory Driscoll | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Scott Guidry | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Dr. Byron Ward | Sessions 1 & 2 |
Shannon Little | Session 3 | |
| Jeni Taylor | Sessions 3 & 5 |
| Dr. Richard Adams Texas Women's University Lewisville, Texas | Session 5 July 13-19, 2925 |
Dr. Michael Gause University of Iowa North Liberty, Iowa | Sessions 6 & 7 July 20-30, 2025 | |
| Dr. Kyle Norris | Session 6 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Arlene Shiplett | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Callie Siverson | Session 3 |
| Marshall Sealy | Sessions 5, 6 & 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Joel Green | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Kurtis Johnson | Session 1 |
| Lauren Husting | Session 3 |
| Dr. Ryan Christianson Chicago, Illinois | Sessions 5 & 6 |
| François Godère Winnipeg, Manitoba | Session 5 July 13-19, 2025 |
Erik Larson | Session 6 July 20-26, 2025 | |
| Dr. Bradley Snyder South Dakota State University Brookings, South Dakota | Session 7 July 26-29, 2025 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| John Huber Brazil, Indiana | Sessions 1 & 2 June 15-28, 2025 |
| Ben Bussey | Session 3 |
| Stewart Smith | Session 5 |
| Dr. Joel Pugh | Sessions 6 & 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Dr. Jacob Grewe | Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Justin Hickmott | Session 5 July 13-19, 2025 |
| Mark Preece | Sessions 6 & 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
| Dr. Lucas Bernier | Session 1 |
| Dr. Sigurd Johnson | Session 1 |
| Vicki Peterson Jenks | Sessions 2 & 3 |
| Dr. Kenyon Williams | Session 2 |
| Matt Abraham | Session 3 |
| Dr. Mariah Taller | Sessions 5 & 6 |
Dr. Ryan Loken University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, Minnesota | Sessions 5 & 6 July 13-26, 2025 | |
| Dr. Jason Kihle Innovative Percussion, Yamaha, Black Swamp, Remo & Zildjian Performing Artist University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota | Sessions 6 & 7 |
Instructor Info | Session Info | |
Elise Piecuch | Session 1 | |
| Mark Schmedinghoff | Session 2 |
Natalie Basden | Session 3 | |
| Dwight VanTol | Session 5 |
| Grace Miller | Sessions 6 & 7 |