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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
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2005 middle school camp participants and staff Band camp rehersal |
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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.
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About Kenyon Carter:
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The GCSU Symphonic Band Camp
For rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders June 15-19, 2008 Click here to request a camp application on-line. 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. |
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About Mark Provost:
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The
GCSU Drum Major/Leadership Academy For Rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders June 15-19, 2008 Click here to request a camp application on-line.
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Jeffery Rowser |
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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. |
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The GCSU Middle School Camp 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.
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Everett Cannady |
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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. |
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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. |
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