Beginning Band Summer Music Camp (Gr. 6-8)
Camp Schedule
Monday–Thursday:
45-minute group lessons are organized by instrument. Each instrument has two available session times—please choose either the AM or PM option.
Friday:
Full rehearsal, all 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Camp Showcase 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Introduce your student to the world of middle school band! Professionally led by APS Band directors, this program ensures musical skills stay fresh right before school begins. It’s the ultimate experience for incoming students to build confidence and ensure a successful, seamless transition this fall. Joining band empowers students to boost their brainpower, build lasting friendships, and develop the disciplined teamwork necessary for lifelong success.
Greg DeGier
Instructor
Nick Mason
Instructor
Derek Ziemer
Instructor
YE-Clarinets 12:45-1:30pm
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Clarinets 9:15-10:00am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Flute 12:00-12:45pm
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Flute 8:30-9:15am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-French Horns 12:45-1:30pm
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Greg DeGier
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Percussion 10:45-11:30am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Percussion 2:15-3:00pm
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Saxophone 10:00-10:45am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Derek Ziemer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Trombone/Euphonium 10:00-10:45am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Greg DeGier
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Trombone/Euphonium 1:30-2:15pm
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Greg DeGier
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Trumpets 12:00-12:45pm
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Nick Mason
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Trumpets 8:00 -9:15am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Nick Mason
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |
YE-Tuba 10:45-11:30am
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Nick Mason
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Discovery Middle School |
| Fri, Aug 21st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Discovery Middle School |