The UTSA Summer Band Institute offers a comprehensive music experience focused on developing the musician in addition to developing playing techniques. At this one-week playing intensive camp, campers will perform with one of our concert bands and attend daily classes that include rehearsals, sectional and master classes, and an elective class, which focuses on performing soundtrack music and developing stronger marching techniques for our high school students. This camp provides an opportunity for students to receive exceptional instruction on the instrument that they love and to broaden their learnings of many musical components.
Each day is divided into structured routines that focus on developing individual musicianship and includes an hour break for lunch. On check-in day, each student will complete a placement audition, which will place them into one of our concert bands. Campers put down their instruments at 6:00pm, but the day isn’t over yet! Each evening students can participate in recreational activities such as, swimming, sand volleyball, camp Olympics, movie night, various recreational sports, rock-wall climbing, tennis, basketball and a formal banquet to cap off the week!
Performance opportunities are also an integral part of the camp experience. Students at the UTSA Summer Band Institute will perform in a public performance at the conclusion of the week. These performances may include master class performances, marching exhibitions and or the final concert on Saturday.
Eligible campers must have attended grades 6-12 in the '22-'23 school year. Campers should have at least one year of school instruction or equivalent.
Check-In: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - JUNE 18TH
- Middle School Campers with the last names starting with A-M will check-in between the hours of 12:00-1:00pm
- Middle School Campers with the last names starting with N-Z will check-in between the hours of 1:00-2:00pm
- High School Campers with the last names starting with A-M will check-in between the hours of 2:00-3:00pm
- High School Campers with the last names starting with N-Z will check-in between the hours of 3:00-4:00pm
Day Campers (Commuting): $450
Overnight Campers:$690
*includes 6 nights lodging, all meals Mon-Fri, extra evening activities
Visitor Parking & Venue Information
See UTSA Campus Information site to get directions to Bauerle Garage visitor parking and also get information about the Recital Hall.
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UTSA All-State Choir CampThe UTSA All-State Choir Camp continues to be a leader in the Texas All-State Choir preparatory process (Large School only). Outstanding clinicians from prominent Texas high school music programs along with UTSA’s own superb conductors and faculty provide an intensive study of the All-State audition music to high school campers from across the state of Texas. All students who will be in grades 9-12 in the 2026–2027 academic school year and are planning to participate in the All-State process are welcome to register to get a head start on learning their music. Choristers who are not planning to participate in the All-State process are also welcome to join for a fun few days of singing and making friends. Campers will also have the opportunity to get to know the beautiful UTSA campus, learn about life as a UTSA student, and enjoy games, a talent show and more! Link: https://www.utsamusiccamps.com/
