The Arts+ Band Camp has been a staple in the Charlotte region for over two decades. Students in grades 6th-12th will perform alongside and under the direction of the finest conductors and instructors from across Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Enjoy a week of bands, combos, improvisation, games, and master classes. 

Green and Blue Bands are open to experienced players in Grades 6-12 (players who already have 1 year of experience). These campers will also experience special sessions on interesting topics including jazz, chamber music, improvisation, master classes, and theory.

Middle School Band 101 Camp is designed for 6th-8th graders who have never played a band instrument before or are wanting to change/learn a new instrument. These campers will spend the week learning all of the fundamentals needed to successfully start a new musical journey, including playing technique, instrument care, and the basics of reading sheet music. Campers can choose between flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or beginning percussion. Click here to go to the Band 101 Registration Page.

Camps will finish with a concert on Friday afternoon that is free and open to the public. Come join us to make some amazing music together!

OUR ENSEMBLES

• Green Band (8th-12th grade)
• Blue Band (6th-8th grade)
• Middle School Band 101: New Players or Players Changing Instruments (6th-8th grade)

PREREQUISITES

• Green (8th-12th) and Blue (6th-8th) Bands: At least 1 school year of instruction on their instrument AND be able to read music for their instrument.
• Band 101 (6th-8th): No experience required, must be a rising 5th-8th grader. Available instruments are flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or beginning percussion.

INSTRUMENTS

• Blue and Green Band students are expected to have their own instrument.
• Band 101 students may bring their own instrument or utilize an Arts+ instrument (but cannot be taken home). Please specify in the registration form.

END OF CAMP CONCERTS

• Blue/Green Band Chamber Music – some Blue and Green Band students will learn and perform chamber pieces at 12:15p on Friday. This is optional for families to attend.
• Band 101 and Orchestra 101 showcases will be at 2:00pm. These campers may either leave after the showcase or stay through the full band and orchestra concert (below).
• Orchestra and Band Camp Concert will be at 3:00pm. Camp will conclude at the end of the concert.
• Campers will wear camp t-shirts for the concert. Additional information will be sent out the week of camp.

MERIT AWARDS

Merit Awards of $50 toward camp tuition are available to students who are members of:

• The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO)
• Youth Orchestras of Charlotte (YOC)
• Union Symphony Youth Orchestra (USYO)
• Cornelius Youth Orchestras
• All-District Band or Jazz Band
• All-State Band
• All-County Band or Orchestra

Contact our Student Services Coordinator BEFORE completing registration at registration@artsplus.org to receive a special discount code.

TALENT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP

Advanced students who have registered for String Orchestra Camp may audition in June for a full-tuition scholarship to camp. Please email bandcamp@artsplus.org to schedule an audition time. The winner will have their tuition refunded upon selection by the audition committee.

LUNCH, SNACKS, WATER BOTTLES

• Monday – Thursday: Campers should bring their own lunch and a water bottle to camp.
• Friday: Pizza lunch will be provided.
• Snacks and snack breaks will be provided during the daytime. Campers may also bring their own snacks.
• Please do not bring ANY food products with peanuts.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

• Monday Drop-Off and Registration need to have a parent/guardian come inside to fully check campers in. Friday Pick-Up will be after the student showcases, inside.
• Besides Registration and Friday’s showcase, drop-off and pick-up will utilize the carpool lane in the parking lot. Please follow directional signs to form the carpool line.

ALLERGIES, MEDICINES and SPECIAL NEEDS

• Please reach out to Arts+ staff in advance to let us know about allergies, medicines, or other special needs your camper may have. We will do our best to accommodate as we are able!
• Our snacks include gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.

CAMP DIRECTOR
Ashleigh Cook
bandcamp@artsplus.org