Student & Parent Guidebook
spirit of Northwestern WELCOME
Thank you for trusting us with enriching your child's musical growth this summer! The Northwestern State University Summer Music Camps have a long and storied history for producing exceptional musical experiences that also provide a social outlet to enrich each participant by working with a well-respected staff and interacting with students from many programs around the region.
Anthony Pursell Director of Bands
While our camps have a long and positive reputation, we are constantly listening to our participants and their directors to stay current and explore ways that will enrich each experience.
I look forward to greeting and meeting each of you when you visit our campus this summer.
Fork 'em, Demons!
CAMPUS MAPS
Registration for Percussion and Drum Major/Leadership Camps
Registration for all camps (except Color Guard Camps) will take place in the CAPA (Creative & Performing Arts) Annex (notated by the red star above). Parents may park in any lot not designated 'reserved' during registration.
Enter the NSU campus on Caspari Street and follow the street around to Central Avenue (see map above).
CAMPUS MAPS
...Registration for Color Guard
Camps
Registration for Color Guard Camps will take place in the Health and Human Performance Building (HHP, see map).
Parents may park in any lot not designated 'reserved' during registration.
Enter the NSU campus on Tarleton Street and follow the street around to the HHP Building (see map above).
CAMPUS MAPS ...Housing & Dining
for all camps
University Columns will be the designated housing for all Summer Band camps, except for the Honor Wind Ensemble. The dorm is located at 200 Tarlton Drive.
Dining will be in Iberville Hall (identified by the black star with a yellow outline). The dining hall is located at 144 Sam Sibley Drive
WHAT TO...
...Bring
Any unpaid balances are due at registration
If wishing to pay by credit card, use the original link from your confirmation.
Checks can be sent to the camp office to avoid delays during registration. Please remit to: Northwestern State University Bands
Attn: Anthony Pursell, Summer Camps 140 Central Avenue Natchitoches, LA 71497
Bedding: pillow, pillowcase, XLong twin single top and bottom sheet, mattress pad, bedspread, blanket
Toiletries: soap, towels, washcloths, toothpaste, deodorant, hair dryer
Alarm clock, cellphone/tablet, etc. chargers
Snacks for your dorm room that do not require heating of any type (microwave, stove, oven, etc)
Water bottle, hat & sunscreen
...Wear
Casual clothes suitable for warm weather
Appropriate shoes (Tennis Shoes)
One pair of blue jeans (the final performance will require blue jeans and the official Summer Camps shirt distributed at registration
Colorguard Camp will require black bottoms for performance. (Jazz pants, black leggings, black shorts, etc...
Housing & Meals
Students are housed in air-conditioned residence hall facilities
Two students per room/4 students to a suite
All meals will be served in Iberville Dining Hall
Mail & Emergency Calls
Mail should be addressed to: Northwestern State University School of Creative & Performing Arts
Attn: Participant's Name Natchitoches, LA 71497
Emergency calls can be made to (daytime): (318) 357-4522 (evening): (318) 357-5431
Infirmary Services
Participants who become ill and unable to attend sessions must report to the camp nurse
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June 8-11 & June 15-18
COLOR GUARDCamps
maste da ce c asses. s su e t e ca pe s will be learning a Jazz and Contemporary piece.
Fundamental Training/Technique on Flag, Rifle, and Sabre.
Beginner Level (Flag, Rifle, and Sabre)
Intermediate Level (Flag, Rifle, and Sabre)
Advanced Level (Flag, Rifle, and Sabre)
Elite Level (Flag, Rifle, Sabre, and Drill Design
Campers will also learn a fun Inclusive Flag Routine for the final performance.
Director, Jena Elfer, will offer students a chance to learn an audition piece for a Scholarship Oppurtunity to be a part of NSU Colorguard.
Students will be working closely with professionals in the color guard field as well as with our NSU color guard members.
COLOR GUARDSchedule
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Registration/Dorm Check-in
1:00pm - 1:30 pm
Travel to HHP Gym
1:30pm - 2:00 pm
Orientation Meeting
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Assessment/Fundamentals
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dinner Break (Iberville)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Group Instructional Session
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Breakfast (Iberville)
8:00am - 12:00pm
Dance Class/Instructional Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break (Iberville)
1:00pm - 6pm
Audition Routine/Instructional Session
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dinner Break (Iberville)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Color Wars/Water Ballons/Popsicles
Breakfast (Iberville)
8:00am - 12:00pm
0 - 10:00 p.m.
Dorm Clean-up/Packing
Dance Class/Instructional Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break (Iberville)
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructional Session
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cookout/Evening Activities
Fork’em Demons
Breakfast (Iberville Dining Hall)
8:00am - 11:00am
Review Show Performance
11:00am - 12:00pm
Lunch (Iberville)
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Change/Show Ready/Walk to Prather 1:00pm
Performance and Awards
After performance you will meet at your dorms so residential staff can check you out of your dorms and return keys!
CONCERT PERCUSSION
Camp June 8-11
Our camp offers...
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction on various percussion instruments including snare drum, keyboard percussion, timpani, and drum set.
Masterclasses will cover an array of topics such as technique, composition, improvisation and more!
Campers participate in the percussion ensemble and steel band and perform for the end of camp exhibition for parents, family, and friends.
Students will be working closely with professionals in the percussion profession as well as with members from the NSU Percussion Studio.
CONCERT PERCUSSION Schedule June 8-11
Sunday, June 8
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Registration and check-in
1:30 p.m.
Orientation meeting
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Instructional session
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructional session
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evening activity
Monday, June 9
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructional session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Instructional session
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner/Evening activities
Tuesday, June 10
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructional session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructional session
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructional Session 9:00 p m - 10:00 p m
Dorm Clean up/Packing
Wednesday, June 11
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Instructional session 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pack up dorms
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Prep for concert 1:00 p m
Final camp performance
spirit of Northwestern Camp June 15-18
MARCHING PERCUSSION
Our camp offers...
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction on various marching percussion instruments including snare drum, tenors, and bass drum.
Masterclasses will cover an array of topics such as technique, marching, section leadership, and teamwork.
Campers learn warmups and cadences to perform as part of the the end of camp exhibition for parents, family, and friends.
Students will be working closely with professionals in the marching arts as well as with members from the NSU Drumline.
June 15-18
MARCHING PERCUSSION Schedule
Tuesday, June 17
Sunday, June 15
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Registration and check-in
1:30 p.m.
Orientation meeting
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Instructional session
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructional session
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evening activity
Monday, June 16
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructional session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Instructional session
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner/Evening activities
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructional session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructional session
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructional Session
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dorm Clean up/Packing
Wednesday, June 18
7:15 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Instructional session
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Pack up dorms
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Line-up and march-down
1:00 p.m.
Performance and awards
spirit of Northwestern Camp
June 15-18
DRUM MAJOR & LEADERSHIP
Our camp offers...
Conducting experience
Leadership development
Teamwork opportunities
Development of Verbal/Whistle Commands
Learning Director Assistance Organization
Learning Various Marching Styles
Things to bring: Whistle1. Instrument2. Flip Folder and Lyre 3.
June 15-18
DRUM MAJOR & LEADERSHIP Schedule
Tuesday, June 17
Sunday, June 15
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Registration and check-in
1:30 p.m.
Orientation meeting
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Instructional session
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructional session
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evening activity
Monday, June 16
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructional session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Instructional session
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner/Evening activities
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructional session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructional session
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructional Session
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dorm Clean up/Packing
Wednesday, June 18
7:15 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Instructional session
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Pack up dorms
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Line-up and march-down
1:00 p.m.
Performance and awards
