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Overview
The hands-on instruction received by attendees is at the core of the Yamaha Sounds of Summer curriculum. The students will rehearse and perform exercises and etudes contained in the Sounds of Summer Marching Essentials book.

Key Facts:
  • Campers receive complete marching percussion training
  • For all levels (grades 7-12)
  • Sectional and ensemble performing techniques are incorporated
  • Special clinic presentations available at certain camps
What campers will receive?
When attending a Yamaha Sounds of Summer camp, each camper will have access to some of the finest percussion instructors in the country. But wait, there is more. Each camper also will receive a Sounds of Summer t-shirt, a Sounds of Summer Marching Essentials book, a Sounds of Summer lanyard and name badge and a Yamaha percussion rudiment poster.

Each camp is designed to offer the finest instruction to as many students as possible while offering dealers a unique sales opportunity unavailable anywhere else.

According to John Wittmann, Yamaha Manager of Education, “The summer music camps were developed to help promote school music programs. Our clinicians work side by side with local educators to improve teaching skills. In turn, the students develop greater confidence and playing skills. Overall, the camps promote the thrill and enthusiasm that can be derived from music.”

The following is a sample schedule. Each camp will have a different schedule and not all camps will be two days long. Check with your local Yamaha percussion dealer hosting the camp in your area for a detailed schedule.

DAY 1
8:00-9:00 amSounds of Summer Camp Registration
9:00-9:15 amWelcoming Remarks and Introductions
9:15-10:30 amFull Ensemble Rehearsal
10:30-10:45 amRefreshment Break
10:45-12:00 pmSectional Rehearsals
12:00-1:00 pmLunch
1:00-2:00 pmFull Ensemble Rehearsal
Directors Session
2:00-3:15 pmSectional Rehearsals
3:15-3:30 pmRefreshment Break
3:30-4:30 pmFull Ensemble Rehearsal
4:30-4:45 pmDay 1 Closing Remarks

DAY 2
9:00-10:15 amFull Ensemble Rehearsal
Directors Session
10:15-10:30 amRefreshment Break
10:30-12:00 pmSectional Rehearsals
12:00-1:00 pmLunch
1:00-2:00 pmSpecial Clinic Session
2:00-3:15 pmSectional Rehearsals
3:15-3:30 pmRefreshment Break
3:30-4:30 pmFull Ensemble Performance
4:30-4:45 pmDay 2 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up


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