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  • Band Camp FAQ

    • There is no audition to attend TXST Band Camps - simply register! Our camps are designed to offer educational opportunities of students of all levels.  Students do need to prepare for a ‘placement audition’ upon arrival so they may be placed in an ensemble which will best develop their skills.

      You can find audition music at:

      http://www.txstate.edu/bands/camps/auditionmusic.html

    • The rebate is applied one of two ways:

      If your student's band director registers and pays for all students from their school, the $50 rebate will be automatically applied.

      If you are registering your student yourself, the $50 rebate will be applied in the form of a refund after the start of camp and school attendance is verified.

    • The $50 Concert Band Camp scholarship for percussionists attending both camps will be applied to your concert camp balance after you have registered and fully paid for percussion camp.

    • Commuter students are picked up at 5:30 daily.

      Commuter students may choose to participate in the evening social activities.  These typically end around 10:00pm.  You will receive a detailed schedule at the commuter meeting on registration day.

      Commuter students who chose to stay for the evening activities will pay $8 for dinner.

    • E-mail bandcamps@txstate.edu and ask to be put on the wait list.  We will contact you immediately if a spot becomes available.

    • Our online system is designed to accept credit/debit card payments.  This is the most efficient and seamless method. 

      To pay by check - please immediately remit payment to:

      TXST Band Camps

      601 University Drive

      Attn: Christine Gonzalez

      Texas State University - Music Building

      San Marcos, TX 78666

    • Yes!  Each meal is served buffet style and each cafeteria has several vegetarian and gluten free options.  

    • Your application will read "Status: Pending" until the camp starts.  Don't worry - as long as you have registered and paid the minimum deposit - a space will be saved for you!

    • Approximately 90% of our campers are residents and stay in the dorms.  After the first day of making new friends, most commuters wished they would have stayed overnight!

    •  7:30a - 9:00a - Breakfast/check-in

       9:00a -12:00p - Band rehearsals, sectionals and masterclasses

      12:00p - 1:30p - Lunch

      1:30p - 5:30p - Band rehearsals, chamber ensembles, enrichment courses

      5:30p - 6:30p - Dinner

      6:30p - 9:30p - Evening concerts and structured social activities

    • Student clothing should include casual attire for daily use in line with your school's dress code.

      We do recommend a jacket or sweatshirt as the air conditioned dorms and classrooms tend to be quite cool.

      For the concert, students will wear their band camp t-shirt and pants (jeans, khakis or slacks).

    • Trips to a college camps can be tricky.  Parking around the Music Building is open and free on Sunday of registration.  We will send out more information about Friday (final day) parking soon.  Here are maps to campus to help you find the music building and Evans Auditorium.  

      Map of Music Buildling

      Map of Evans Auditorium 

    • Across the street about a 3 minute walk (Sessom Dr) there are several varied restaurants to choose from:

      Mochas and Javas – Coffee shop with hot sandwiches, panini, and other pastries

      Pie Society – Pizza, Subs and Salads

      Bobcat Nation – Extensive bar food menu

      Rose Garden – Chinese

      Just down the street there is also Grin’s, which is a local favorite American/family style restaurant.

    • Our staff and counselors have created a list of things that might be handy to bring to make your stay most comfortable:

       

      Dorm Items:

      Standard TWIN Fitted Sheets (Mattress Size:  L: 75 W: 35)

      Blankets 

      Pillow

      Bath Towel

      Alarm Clock

      Bath Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Loofah, etc.)

      Shower Shoes

      Toothbrush/Toothpaste

      Hand Soap

      Deodorant

      Sunscreen

      Water-Reusable Water Bottle

      COMFORTABLE Walking Shoes

      Light Clothing items-It will be hot. We will be doing a lot of walking.

      Light jacket or sweater (classrooms/dorms can get very chilly)  

       

      Miscellaneous:

      Band Instrument/Supplies/Audition Music

      Portable Music Stand

      Pencils  

      Backpack or Drawstring Bag

      Cap  

      Bathing Suit

      Cash for vending machines / pizza night

      Resident campers must furnish their own towels, single bed linens, blankets and pillows in addition to the necessary toiletries.

      Student clothing should include casual attire for daily use and “Sunday” or “business” attire for the concert on Friday.

      There will be a pool evening at the student rec. center.

      We ask that clothing be in line with your school's standards for modesty.

       

Other questions?  Email:  bandcamps@txstate.edu