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• SBA Prairielands Jazz Camp

  • Start
    8 Jul 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    14 Jul 2018
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Riddel Centre, University of Regina, Regina SK

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  The SBA Prairielands Jazz Camp is a unique opportunity for developing young jazz musicians. The camp brings together some of the best jazz performers and educators in Canada to provide young musicians a week of intensive jazz training. The camp offers a host of nationally-acclaimed clinicians, many of whom are originally from Saskatchewan and still have strong roots in the province (see the jazz camp information page for details on clinicians).

  While filled with expert clinicians, the Prairielands Jazz Camp is still great for all ability levels and prior jazz experience is not necessary. Activities at camp are designed for different levels of playing ability so each participant can feel comfortable, yet challenged. The camp is open to students from grade 7 to 12.

  The jazz camp is a day camp based at the University of Regina.  During the week, Monday to Friday, the camp will generally run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Plan to arrive at 8:45am so that you are ready to go at 9:00am. (There will be staff at the camp from 8:00am if parents need to drop off participants early.) All participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and eat at the Riddell Centre. There are various food services in the food court so leaving the Riddell Centre is not necessary or encouraged. Bringing a lunch will give students more free time as the noon lunch break will be only 45 minutes long. We will be providing the opportunity for students to participate in a pizza lunch on Thursday at noon. The approximate cost is $7.00. We will provide more details and collect money during the week. We strongly discourage students leaving the campus and driving elsewhere at noon for lunch.  

  On Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm our amazing national clinicians will present  faculty combo concerts. On Friday at 4:00pm the staff will present a faculty big band concert that will end at 5:00 and students are asked to be back for the student combo concert at 7:00pm that same night. The final student big band concert will take place on Saturday morning at 11:00am in the University Theatre in the Riddell Centre. Further details on planned activities and events will be shared with registered participants closer to the start of camp.  

  In addition to concerts, camp participants will engage in improvisation and jazz theory class, big band rehearsals, sectionals, combo experience for all participants, instrument master classes each morning, 2 half-hour private lessons, and guided listening sessions.

  Refund Policy: 

  Registrations cancelled 30 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. Registrations cancelled with less than 30 days notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  Questions? Contact the SBA office at sask.band@sasktel.net. 

  For camp-specific questions contact Camp coordinators: David Dick, Chad Huel, and Cam Church at jazzcampregina@gmail.com 

   

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• Yorkton Junior Band Camp

  • Start
    15 Jul 2018
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • End
    20 Jul 2018
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Sacred Heart High School, Yorkton SK

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  The Saskatchewan Band Association’s 2018 Yorkton Junior Band Camp is filled with many activities to make the week both educational and fun! We have an excellent staff of qualified professionals lined up who are excited to share their musical knowledge with you. 

  The Yorkton camp is a day camp that will generally run from 8:50am until 4:00 or 5:00pm during the week with recreational activities also planned for some of the evenings.  Participants are required to bring their own lunch each day to camp.

  The week of camp will include a mix of full Band, sectionals, private lessons, master classes, music theory, and ensemble work. 

  Past Recreational Activities have included:

  Supervised recreation time every day, carnivals, bowling, dances, movies, frisbee golf and Band Camp Olympics.    

  A detailed schedule of this years events will be sent out closer to the camp date.

  The camp offers comprehensive musical instruction for woodwind, brass and percussion students who have one or more years of playing experience. The  camp will conclude with a final concert to showcase all that the participants have learned during the week.  The concert will begin at 2:00pm on Friday, July 20th.
  

  Registration Information:

  The Yorkton Band Camp is happy to welcome registrations from outside the Yorkton area. 

  Thanks to the generous support of the Yorkton Band Boosters (YBB) there is a discounted camp price for Yorkton area residents.  The discounted price is ONLY applicable to Yorkton areas residents and elementary students from the following schools: Calder, Columbia, Dr. Brass, M.C. Knoll, Saltcoats, Springside, Yorkdale Central, St. Alphonsus, St. Mary's, St. Michael's, and St. Paul's.

  When registering, to access the discounted camp fee, Yorkton residents should select the YBB Sponsored Camp Registration option and enter the access code:  ThanksYBB when prompted.

   

  Refund Policy: 

  Registrations cancelled 30 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. Registrations cancelled with less than 30 days notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  Questions? Contact the SBA office at sask.band@sasktel.net. For camp-specific questions contact:  Camp Coordinator: Kelsey Kuz Kelsey.Kuz@gssd.ca

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• Regina Junior and Senior Band Camp

  • Start
    29 Jul 2018
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    3 Aug 2018
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Riddel Centre, University of Regina, Regina SK

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  The Saskatchewan Band Association’s 2018 Regina Junior and Senior Band Camp is filled with many activities to make your week both educational and fun! We have an excellent staff of qualified professionals lined up who are excited to share their musical knowledge with you. The camp offers comprehensive musical instruction for woodwind, brass and percussion students who have one or more years of playing experience.
  

  The Regina camp is a day camp based at the University of Regina.  During the week, Monday to Friday, the camp will generally run from 8:45am to 5:00pm.  (There will be staff at the camp from 8:00am if parents need to drop off students early.)  Participants will need to bring a bag lunch each day, Monday through Friday (optional pizza lunch for a fee on Friday). 
  

  On Wednesday afternoon participants and staff will travel to Evraz (IPSCO) Park for a BBQ and a swim.  Students will not be home for supper that night and will have a practice at the university that evening after the BBQ.  Students will be finished on Wednesday at 9:00pm.  Optional recreation activities (bowling, swimming, dance, movie night, etc) may be planned for the evenings (other than Wednesday) beginning at 7:00pm.  Further details on planned recreational activities will be shared with registered participants closer to the start of camp.   

  This camp hosts both Junior and Senior students. Camp participants will engage in Full Band, Sectionals, Private Lessons, Master Classes, Theory, Small Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, and Options Classes throughout the week.

  A detailed schedule of this years events will be sent out closer to the camp date.

  The final concert will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, August 3rd in the University Theatre in the Riddell Centre. 

  Refund Policy: 

  Registrations cancelled 30 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. Registrations cancelled with less than 30 days notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  Questions? Contact the SBA office at sask.band@sasktel.net. 

  For camp-specific questions contact Camp coordinator: Samantha Ranger reginabandcamp@gmail.com 

   

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• Saskatoon Junior and Senior Band Camp

  • Start
    12 Aug 2018
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • End
    17 Aug 2018
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Education Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK

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  This year the Saskatoon Junior and Senior camps will both be held during the same week in the Education Building, at the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon. This year’s camp is, once again, going to be action-packed with many activities to make your week both educational and fun! 

  We have an excellent staff of qualified professionals lined up who are excited to share their musical knowledge with the camp participants. Aside from the many musical activities (private lessons, sectionals, and, of course, full band, just to name a few), we also have social activities planned to give you a chance to relax and meet many new friends.
  

  The camp begins with registration and auditions on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug 12th, then begins each morning at 8:50am. Pickup time Mon-Wed is 4:30pm, and Thursday is 8:00pm. 
  

  This camp hosts both Junior and Senior students. The camp offers comprehensive musical instruction for woodwind, brass and percussion students who have one or more years of playing experience.  Students will participate in Full Band, Sectionals, Private Lessons, Master Classes, Theory, Small Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, and Options Classes.

  A detailed schedule of this year's events will be sent out closer to the camp date.

  The camp will conclude with a public concert, allowing participants to showcase what they have learned.  The final concert will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, August 17th in Quance Theatre, Education Building, U of S.

  Refund Policy: 

  Registrations cancelled 30 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. Registrations cancelled with less than 30 days notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  Questions? Contact the SBA office at sask.band@sasktel.net.

  For camp-specific questions contact Camp Coordinator: Marie Sellar at saskatoonbandcamp@gmail.com

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• Kenosee Lake Junior Residential Band Camp

  • Start
    18 Aug 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    23 Aug 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Kenosee Lake - Moose Mountain Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    16

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  The Kenosee Jr. Camp is being held this year at Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp in Kenosee Provincial Park (Note: this is a new location this year). This is a residential camp where all participants and staff stay on-site in cabins. Kenosee Lake is a Junior Camp designed for students who have completed at least one year of playing up to and including grade 9.

  All accommodations and meals are included in the Camp Registration Fee. Space for this camp is limited so register early.

  Students will be assigned to a band on the first morning of camp, according to their musical experience and performance ability. 

  The camp will include full band, private lessons, sectional instruction, small ensembles, master classes, theory, ear training, rhythm training, sight-reading, staff performances, recreation and social activities, and a final student’s public concert. 

  Refund Policy: 

  Registrations cancelled 30 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. Registrations cancelled with less than 30 days notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  Questions? Contact the SBA office at sask.band@sasktel.net. 

  For camp-specific questions contact Camp Coordinator: Stacy Grunert peep@sasktel.net

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• SBA Tune-Up Mini-Camp

  • Start
    21 Aug 2018
  • End
    23 Aug 2018
  • Location
    St. Mary's High School, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

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  SBA is pleased to introduce a NEW type of Band Camp!  Our new Tune Up Band Camp is a 3 day camp offered close to the end of summer to give young musicians an opportunity to refresh their skills before heading back into their school band program.  The Camp is open to students who will be entering grades 6 - 8 in September and who have at least one year of experience playing a band instrument.

  We have an excellent staff of qualified professionals lined up who are excited to share their musical knowledge. The Tune Up Band Camp, like other SBA Band Camps, provides exceptional value by combining instrument specific master classes with sectionals and full band practices.  The camp will also feature recreation activities and wrap up with a small concert.  Participants are sure to leave with great memories and refreshed skills as they prepare to head back to school. 

   The Camp will be located at St. Mary High School and will begin at 8:30am on August 21.  The end time for each day may shift slightly, with the last day - August 23 - allowing additional time for a short concert.   Further details will be sent out closer to the start of the Camp.

  Camp Coordinator:   Kayleigh Skomorowski 

  Refund Policy: 

  Registrations cancelled 30 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee. Registrations cancelled with less than 30 days notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  Questions? Contact the SBA office at sask.band@sasktel.net.

   

   

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