Saturday, November 9, 2024

Are you a brass player planning to audition for the Georgia All-District and All-State Honor Ensembles? The Brass Area faculty at the Bailey School of Music invite you to join us for our All-State Brass Bootcamp, a morning dedicated to workshops and masterclasses that will help prepare students for their auditions!

  • Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
  • Location: Bailey School of Music, Kennesaw State University
  • Cost: Registration Fee is only $10, but space is limited

Registration closes on Friday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Please scroll down for registration instructions! 

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What to Expect

  • World-Class Instruction: Etude masterclasses and help sessions that are specialized to each of the GMEA age levels: Middle School, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band.
  • Meet Our Faculty: Engage with our incredible professors and experience their teaching philosophies first-hand in a relaxed setting.
  • Student Performance: High School students auditioning for the Concert Band and Symphonic Band ensembles will enjoy a live performance by our talented students, and see what makes our program unique.
  • Meet KSU Students: interact with current students and hear about their experiences as a member of the vibrant community at the Bailey School of Music.
  • Q&A Session: Get answers to your questions about admissions, scholarships, and life at Kennesaw State.

Why Attend?

  • Audition Help: Receive specialized instruction to help prepare for upcoming auditions, build self-confidence, and feel your best on Audition Day.
  • Experience our Community: Meet other like-minded musicians from throughout the region, and get a feel for the supportive community here at the Bailey School of Music.
  • Explore Opportunities: Learn about how we can help you to achieve your goals and provide opportunities that help prepare you for success in the world of music.

Schedule

To allow for a personalized experience and specialized instruction for each of the honor ensemble audition levels, registration and start times will be staggered. Each session will begin with a brief welcome, followed by a masterclass, interaction with Bailey School of Music faculty/students, and a brief Q&A. High School students auditioning for the Concert Band and Symphonic Band will also enjoy a performance by some of our BSOM brass students! 

Time Middle School Concert Band (Grades 9-10) Symphonic Band (Grades 11-12)
8:30 a.m. Middle School event registration    
8:45 a.m. Welcome from Brass Faculty and breakout into instrument-specific rooms    
9:00 a.m. Masterclasses with BSOM Brass Faculty    
9:45 a.m.   Concert Band (Grades 9-10) event registration begins  
9:50 a.m. Q&A, Return to Bailey Performance Center for dismissal and pickup    
10:00 a.m. Event concludes for Middle Schoolers  Welcome from Brass Faculty and breakout into instrument-specific rooms  
10:15 a.m.   Masterclasses with BSOM Brass Faculty  
11:15 a.m.    Q&A, Return to Bailey Performance Center for student performance and practice masterclass Symphonic Band event registration begins
11:30 a.m.    BSOM student performance and practice masterclass for all HS participants BSOM student performance and practice masterclass for all HS participants
12:00 p.m.   Student dismissal and pickup; event concludes Breakout into instrument-specific rooms
12:15 p.m.     Masterclasses with BSOM Brass Faculty 
1:15 p.m.     Q&A, Meet and Greet with BSOM Brass Faculty and current students; return to Bailey Performance Center for dismissal and pickup; event concludes

How to Register

STEP 1: Fill out the Protecting Minors Paperwork via DocuSign.

Parents/Guardians are required to complete the following forms by Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., as required by university policy:

Note: if your child is 18 years old, please email musicksu@kennesaw.edu and we will send you the correct form.

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER TO PARTICIPATE. 

STEP 2: Pay the Participation Fee

A participation fee of $10 per student is due no later than Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. . 

 

 

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