Georgia College & State University is the perfect place for summer music camps. Perfect not only because of its location in the heart of Georgia, but also because of its beautiful 112-year-old campus, great facilities, excellent residential halls and exceptional food service. The GCSU campus has a long history of hosting music events and summer workshops. The early State Music Festivals were hosted by Georgia State College for Women (now GCSU) beginning in 1938. The first music teacher's conference was hosted on the GSCW campus in 1939 and the first summer music workshops for teachers and camps for students were hosted on this campus in the 1940's. The GCSU High School Band Camp and Drum Major Academy began in the summer of 1991 and has grown to include The GCSU Symphonic Band Camp, GCSU Drum Major/Leadership Academy, GCSU Jazz Band Camp, and the GCSU Middle School Band Camp


The deadline to submit camp applications is May 30, 2008


2005 middle school camp participants and staff


Band camp rehersal

The GCSU Jazz Band Camp
For rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders
June 8-12, 2008
Click here to request a camp application on-line.
    This summer camp, the only one in the state of Georgia totally dedicated to jazz, includes classes in theory, history, improvisation, big bands, and master classes for each instrument. The Jazz Camp faculty is comprised of GCSU faculty, jazz professionals, and a guest artist. Tuition for the GCSU Jazz Camp is $375. This includes three meals a day, lodging for four nights in an air-conditioned dorm, recreation, and camp instruction. Local students may participate in the program as commuters receiving two meals a day at a reduced fee of $250. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with application. The guest artist will be Kenyon Carter.

Kenyon Carter

About Kenyon Carter:
Kenyon Carter is a professional saxophonist and composer/arranger based in Atlanta, GA. He is an experienced band leader whose groups consistently perform at a level that both entertain and engage the audience. Kenyon holds bachelors degrees in performance and music education from Valdosta State University as well as a Master's degree from Georgia State University, in jazz saxophone performance. While studying at VSU he was named "outstanding soloist" at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival. Kenyon returned to VSU in 2000 and 2006 to serve as the jazz saxophone instructor. Currently, Kenyon enjoys sharing his passion for music with students as the assistant band director at Buford Middle School in Buford, GA and as the saxophone instructor at North Georgia College & State University. He has served as the vice president of the Georgia Association of Jazz Educators and is also a staff arranger and rehearsal assistant for the United States Air Force's internationally recognized entertainment troupe "Tops in Blue." Kenyon is a regular member of Kenyon Carter connection, The David Brothers Band, and The Soul Purpose Band. Kenyon is also active as a freelance musician playing with some of Atlanta's hottest acts performing jazz in virtually all of its forms... from light background music for cocktail parties to groovin' smooth jazz and R&B for dancing, to hard swinging jazz worthy of the best jazz clubs.



The GCSU Symphonic Band Camp
For rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders
June 15-19, 2008
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    The GCSU Symphonic Band Camp is a unique and exciting opportunity for high school students. The camp has one of the best teacher/student ratios of any band camp in Georgia, and the staff for the camp includes GCSU faculty, as well as some of the most talented high school instructors and professional musicians in the state. Tuition for the GCSU Symphonic Band Camp is $375. This includes three meals a day, lodging for four nights in an air-conditioned dorm, recreation, and camp instruction. Local students may participate in the program as commuters receiving two meals a day at a reduced fee of $250. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with application.


Mark Provost



 

About Mark Provost:
Mark Provost is in his 8th year as the band director at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia, and has taught high school band in Georgia for 17 years. He received the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Georgia and the Master of Music degree from Georgia State University. Under Mr. Provost's direction bands from Oconee County have consistently earned superior ratings at festivals and competitions. The OCHS Symphonic band has performed for state and regional events, including the 2003 UGA Jan-Fest and 2007 GMEA In-Service Conference. Before coming to Oconee County Mr. Provost taught at Griffin High School in Griffin and at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon. Mr. Provost's professional affiliations include the Music Educator's National Conference, the Georgia Music Educator's Association, the National Band Association, the International Trombone Association, the International Association of Jazz Educators and the Georgia Association of Jazz Educators. He is an active performer and is a member of the Tara Winds Community Band, with which he has performed from coast to coast and traveled internationally. Mr. Provost is in demand as a judge and clinician throughout Georgia, and was awarded the National Band Association's "Citation of Excellence" in 2003 and 2007.






The GCSU Drum Major/Leadership Academy
For Rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders
June 15-19, 2008
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    The GCSU Drum Major/Leadership Academy is designed to prepare Drum Majors, Band Officers, and Section Leaders for the responsibilities and challenges they will encounter as leaders in the marching band. Classes are focused on conducting, voice commands, marching band techniques, marching pedagogy, competition procedures, rehearsal techniques, and discipline. To stress musicianship, Drum Major Academy students also participate in a camp Symphonic Band. Under the leadership of the camp's founder, Jeffrey Rowser, this academy has established itself as one of the best of its kind in the State. The Academy has attracted students from every corner of the state of Georgia as well as students from Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. Proof of the camp's success comes from the superior performance of its graduates and the fact that year after year the same high schools continue to send their leaders to the Academy to be trained. If you want to be the best, this Academy is the first step in helping you achieve this goal. the price for the Drum Major/Leadership Academy is $375 (or $250 for commuters). A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with application

Jeffery Rowser


    About Jeffrey Rowser:
    Jeffrey Rowser is presently Director of Bands and Chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Salem High School in Conyers, Georgia. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degree from Auburn University. While at Auburn he served as Drum Major of the Marching Band, and performed with the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, and the "Yardbird" Jazz Orchestra. His prior teaching includes tenure in Dougherty County and Marietta City School Systems. He has served on the faculty of the Georgia Governor's Honor Program, ENCORE! Summer Music Camp and is one of the founding directors of the GCSU Music Camp. He has served on the GMEA Board of Directors as the Chairman for GMEA District two and twelve. Throughout his twenty-one years of teaching, his bands have received superior ratings in marching and symphonic band performances. In 1994 he was chosen "Teacher of the Year" in Rockdale County Schools and was a finalist at the state level. His teaching duties include, serving as advisor of Key Club International, Dance Team, Winterguard, and Faculty Leadership Council. Mr. Rowser is married to former Vern Jones and they have three children, Kayla Danielle 13, Hilary Dionne 9, and Carmen 1. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Mu, Georgia Music Educators Association, and the Music Educators National Conference.



The GCSU Middle School Camp
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders
June 22-26, 2008
Guest artist: Everett Cannady
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The GCSU Middle School Band Camp offers middle school students the opportunity to get a head start on the new school year by performing with small ensembles, a Symphonic Band, participating in master classes and having lots of musical fun. This camp is designed to be musically intensive, but at the same time allow time for the students to participate in camp recreational activities. The students will be well supervised and will be taught by master middle school teachers from around the state. The $375 tuition includes three meals a day, lodging for four nights in an air-conditioned dorm, recreation, and camp instruction. Local students may participate in the program as commuters receiving two meals a day at a reduced fee of $250. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with the application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everett Cannady

About Everett Cannady:
Everett Cannady is the Director of Bands at Davidson Fine Arts School in Augusta, Georgia. Prior to his appointment at Davidson, Mr. Cannady held the same position at Eagle's Landing High School and Fayette Middle School. Mr. Cannady attended Georgia State University where he was awarded the Bachelor of Music Education degree and the Vandercook College of Music in Chicago where he was awarded the Master of Music Education degree. Bands led by Mr. Cannady have received only superior ratings at all GMEA sponsored evaluations. While at Fayette Middle school, the Symphonic Band led by Mr. Cannady, was selected to perform for the 2001 Southeastern United State Band Clinic at Troy State University. Symphonic bands led by Mr. Cannady have been awarded the highest distinction at many contests and festival across the Southeast, including Fiesta-Val events, the All-Star Music Festival, and the Smoky Mountain Music Festival. The Marching Band at Eagle's Landing enjoyed considerable success with many first place finishes. Since his appointment to the faculty of Davidson Fine Arts School, the music department has been named a GRAMMY Foundation Signature School. Additonally, the newly formed Clarinet Choir performed as part of the 2006 GMEA In-service Convention. In recent years, Mr. Cannady has been active as a clinician and guest conductor. He currently serves as one of the high school band conductors for the Augusta State University Summer Band Camp. Mr. Cannady has been listed several times in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. He is a member of the Georgia Music Educators Association and the Music Educators National Conference. He is pleased to have this opportunity to serve as part of the faculty for the Georgia College & State University Summer Band Camp.


 

All-State Band Scholarshp
All members of the 2008 GMEA All-State Band will receive a special scholarship in the form of a $100 discount off the full-time tuition for the GCSU Jazz, Symphonic, or Middle School Band Camps (note: The Drum Major Academy/Leadership Camp is not included in this scholarship). To take advantage of this special scholarship, send a copy of the All-State program with your name highlighted along with your camp application and deposit. This offer is valid for only one GCSU camp per summer.