SUMMER CAMP DATES! JULY 15-19, 2013

Marching Arts Academy is designed to promote and develop the leadership skills of high school and university marching band students with an emphasis in their specialized area of interest. The camp is held on the campus of Idaho State University, and divided into five programs. programs (Drum Major, Color Guard, Percussion, Section Leader, Wind Performance) that include an emphasis in marching fundamentals and leadership.

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Marching Arts Academy educates using a collaborative approach of mind, body and spirit in developing the skills and physical demands required of the modern day marching band activity.

MIND (specialization)
Drum Major
Percussion
Flag & Rifle
Brass & Woodwind

BODY
Marching Technique
Conditioning
Injury Prevention
Nutrition

SPIRIT
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork
Motivation
Director Workshop

WE ARE A PROUD YAMAHA
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  • Since 1984 the Yamaha Sounds of Summer program has provided top notch instruction to drummers and percussionists of all ages. If you are hip to drum corps, indoor percussion or marching band, a Yamaha Sounds of Summer camp is the place for you. Don't be left behind. Camps are located all across the country and include instruction with the hottest names in drum corps.

Hear what our campers have to say!

  • "I came expecting drill and music and left with leadership and pride!"

  • "Thank you SO much! This camp was so much more than I really did expect. The instructors were amazing and it was a very positive learning experience."

  • "I've never had a better experience! It was fun, but at the same time I learned so much and I can't wait to go back home and teach the rest of the band what I learned."

  • "This has been an awesome camp! I learned so much. Thank you for hosting this and giving us the opportunity to come together and get to know each other. It was an awesome experience!"

  • "Most people I know didn't really think of me as a leader. This camp helped change that, I think. Not only will I be a better section leader, but this also taught me the the value of teamwork."

  • "I loved this camp and had a blast!"

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