FSU College of Music: Marching Band Leadership and Color Guard Summer Camp
Overview
A 6-day overnight and commuter camp for high school students in grades 9–12 offering marching band leadership training (drum majors, section leaders, captains) and color guard instruction (flags and rifles). Participants develop conducting fundamentals, score analysis skills, leadership dynamics, and color guard choreography through daily outdoor field work and indoor classroom sessions.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Cost
<$500from $372
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open to students with at least one year of high school marching band experience; no audition required; beginner through advanced levels welcome.
Application requirements
Grade Level
Entering grades 9–12 in 2026–2027 school year
Experience
At least one year of high school marching band experience required
Audition
No audition required
Instrument/Equipment
Must bring own marching instrument (or school-borrowed instrument), conducting gloves and baton (optional), folding music stand, instrument accessories; color guard must bring flag or rifle
Cost & sessions
Overnight camper and day camper pricing TBA; includes $100 non-refundable deposit. Optional meal packages and add-ons (extra housing nights, shuttle, parking) available at TBA prices. Matching Discount: $100 per student when school/booster organization pays.
Financial aid
Matching Discount available: $100 per student when school or booster organization pays fees (school/organization contributes $1.00 for every $1.00 awarded to student, FSU matches up to $100 maximum). Deadline June 1, 2027, or until funding runs out. Scholarships and third-party payments accepted; contact office for assistance.
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