USA Band Camp Types

Give your Band and Drum Majors an experience to remember!

The USA band program offers a balanced curriculum that’s designed to support the band director, drum major, and student leadership in all areas of performance, leadership, and competition.

With a unique curriculum for both conductors and spinners, the USA offers in-depth study and training of competitive high school, collegiate, and DCI style conducting, as well as parade competition for organizations such as SCSBOA, NCBA, WBA, and more. The USA band program is rooted in over 75 years of tradition and partners with a variety of band organizations, such as SCSBOA, Peacocks American Competitions, and Varsity Performing Arts.

To register, contact your USA State Director.

For information and pricing on USA Band Camps see below.

Camp Highlights

Personalized instruction with a 12 to 1 teaching ratio
A choice of different camp types to fit any style of budget. Commuter options are available
Specialty sessions with opportunities to focus on topics for personal interest and growth
Unique opportunities to connect and network with other drum majors and leaders throughout camp and beyond
Camps specialize in parade and field show performance, and competition, with an emphasis on leadership.

Band

Field Show 3-Day

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Parade 3-Day

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Drum Major Camp

USA Drum Major Camp fosters success in leadership and performance. USA’s leadership program is relevant, practical and requires students to network to further develop their unique skills and abilities. USA’s camp curriculum focuses on three areas of performance: Parade/Spinning, Conducting/Field Show and Leadership. In addition, USA summer camps provide training programs for drum majors from the most advanced skill level to early beginners, including up to 11 levels of instruction rooted in the fundamentals of your region’s specific style.

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Band Leadership

- Specialized Team Building Workshops
- Personalized Goal Setting Classes
- Specialized Band Camp Workshops
- Rehearsal Strategy & Technique Classes
- 5 Specialized Leadership Development Classes

Private 1-on-1 Instruction & Private Drum Major and/or Band Leadership Camps

USA Private Instruction will allow students, parents, and directors to schedule private 1:1 sessions for their Drum Major(s) and band leadership students where a trained, certified USA Instructional Staff member travels to you for a day filled with curriculum specific to your students needs and preferences:

In-person available in California only*

Virtual 1:1 instruction available*

USA Private Instruction is capable of developing specific curriculum involving leadership, conducting, and/or parade and can be tailored to your students individual needs

The USA Instructional Staff consists of leadership professionals, university professors, award-winning industry coaches/instructors, and certified adjudicators.

*Scheduling subject to availability

For private Drum Major and/or Band Leadership inquires, please email Program Director Acey Blanco (ablanco@varsity.com)