The 61st annual Iowa Summer Music Camps offer students musical training and experience beyond what may available in their home schools, including group instruction, masterclasses, and classroom instruction in most phases of instrumental music. The entire program, together with a preview of life on a major university campus, is an invaluable experience for young people, not only in music but also in human relations.

Dr. Richard Mark Heidel, Camp Director

 

Week One - Band and Orchestra Camp • June 9-14

 

HAWKEYE BAND - Dr. John Climer, conductor

SUMMERHAWK ORCHESTRA - Dr. Patrick Reynolds, conductor

 

Daily Schedule: The daily schedule begins at 8:00AM and ends between 5:00-5:30PM, depending on the student's individual schedule. Friday's afternoon schedule may vary slightly due to the evening concerts.

The majority of classes and rehearsals are held in the Music West Interim Building and Art Building West. Beginning Piano will be held in the piano lab located in the University Capitol Center and the technology-based courses will meet in the Computer Lab in Clinton Street Music 5.

Week One Courses
Course elective offerings include topics in Music Theory and Music History including the History of Popular Music, Music in Film, the History of Jazz, Double-Reed Making, Creative Music Making, Instrumental Conducting, beginning class piano, piano masterclass, Introduction to Sibelius (music notation software), Introduction to GarageBand software, and World Percussion for Non-Percussionists.

 

Week Two - Total Percussion and Piano Camp • June 16-21
TOTAL PERCUSSION CAMP - a YAMAHA Sounds of Summer Even ,

Dr. Daniel Moore, coordinator

Mat Britain, guest artist

Students enrolled in the Total Percussion camp will experience a week in the life of the critically acclaimed Iowa Percussion program. Under the leadership of Internationally known performer and educator, and our Professor of Percussion,Dr. Daniel Moore, students will explore a wide variety of topics including: world, concert, jazz, and marching percussion.
Students will have the opportunity to study and perform with some of the top percussion specialists in the country in an informal atmosphere.

Daily Schedule: Percussion Camp begins at 8:30AM and ends at 5:00PM, and all classes meet at the Music West Interim Building.

Percussionists may choose either the Drumline or Non-drumline track.

Drumline Track: Focus on drumline topics including ensemble performance, technique, and leadership but also includes experiences in concert, world, jazz, and steel band.

Non-Drumline Track: In addition to concert, world, jazz, and steel band experiences, students may focus on topics including mallet percussion technique and repertoire, concert percussion (designed to help students in preparing all-state auditions), and jazz improvisation.

 

PIANO CAMP

Dr. Alan Huckleberry, coordinator

PIANO CAMP CURRICULUM:  Campers will be exposed to a wide variety of piano-related topics in a focused, serious, but non-competitive atmosphere. They will receive daily piano lessons with UI faculty members Alan Huckleberry and Réne Lecuona.  For the lessons, students should bring 2-3 pieces (with scores) at the difficulty of least the equivalent of level “D” (according to the IMTA syllabus).  Of these pieces, at least one should be performance ready (memorized).  Students will be required to practice 2 hours per day on our Steinway grand pianos. Further highlights of the camp include classes in music theory, piano literature, sight-reading, and music technology.  Special events will include faculty and student recitals.

Daily Schedule: Piano Camp begins at 8:30AM and ends at 5:30PM, and classes meet in the University Capitol Center.

 

Week Three - Jazz Camp • June 23-28

JAZZ CAMP

Professor Brent Sandy, coordinator

Brent Sandy - Trumpet; Chris Merz - Saxophone; Rich Medd - Trombone; Steve Grismore - Guitar; Jim Dreier - Drums; Mark Urness - Bass; David Hoffman - Piano.

Our jazz division will give students opportunities to interact and perform with professional jazz musicians throughout a week of music-making in small group/combo settings. Areas of study will include jazz improvisation, jazz theory, basic arranging skills, Soundpainting, and the art of jazz listening. The camp concludes with a 1:30PM concert on Friday, June 28.

Daily Schedule: Jazz Camp begins at 8:30AM and ends at 5:00PM, and classes and rehearsals meet in the Music West Interim Building, Riv8, and Art Building West. Friday's schedule will vary slightly due to the afternoon (1:30PM) concert.

Camp Activities
Activities include rehearsals; masterclasses; elective classes, recreation and entertainment programs (picnics, swimming and camp social events). Camp concerts and recitals are free and open to the public.

Eligibility and Admission
NEW! All school musicians who have completed the seventh grade or above may apply for admission as either resident or commuter campers. Students must be recommended by their school instrumental music teacher.

Applications are now available. To apply, click on the “Apply” tab above, download the on-line application or request an application packet from ISMC Office / University Bands at 319-335-1635 or toll free at 1-800-553-IOWA, extension 5-1635. The ISMC Office FAX number is 319-353-2555; the camp e-mail address is rita-schmidt@uiowa.edu.

All students are required to attend all rehearsals, activities and concerts. Some sections and courses may close prior to the application deadline date.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available and are detailed on the camp application form.

Students who participated in an All-State Music Festival may deduct $25 from the tuition fee. All students who participated in the 2012 IMEA Middle School Honors Orchestra, or the 2013 IBA Middle School Honor Band may deduct $25 from the tuition fee. Students who have attended our Iowa Summer Music Camps in the past may deduct $25 from the tuition fee.

Each school is given three $25 string scholarships (see your orchestra director for details). Students who play tuba, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet or mallet/keyboard percussion are also awarded a $25 scholarship for Week One participation. In addition, many students receive partial or complete assistance from their music booster organizations or local service clubs. Ask your local music director for suggestions.

E. B. Green Scholarship for families with financial need. Room/board and tuition scholarships available for Week One, Two, and/or Three! Information can be found on the camp "Apply" page.

Minority Scholarships

The Center for Diversity & Enrichment at The University of Iowa provides a limited amount of scholarship assistance to qualified minority students. Additional information is included in the ISMC application packet.

 

CAMP COST

TUITION = $250.00

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, May 24!

Commuters: Students living near Iowa City who do not wish room and board pay only the tuition fee of $250. ($225.00 for early registration!)

Commuter campers may purchase individual meal tickets for the Burge Market Place. Lunch and dinner tickets are $9.00 each. These may be purchased in the music camp office or at the Burge Market Place.

HOUSING AND MEALS

Housing - Resident Campers
ISMC students live in an air conditioned University residence hall under the direct supervision of counselors and house directors. Excellent buffet-style meals, prepared under the supervision of University dieticians, are served in the residence hall dining room.

Week One (Band, Orchestra): $570.00 (Air conditioned room, board, tuition, 5 nights)

Week Two (Total Percussion, Piano): $570.00 (Air conditioned room, board, tuition, 5 nights)

Week Three (Jazz): $570.00 (Air conditioned room, board, tuition, 5 nights)