Sounds in the Summer Marching Band Clinic
June 18-20, 2025
Open to students entering grades 9-12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 11
High school Drum Majors and Color Guard members (entering grades 9-12) are invited to enroll in this intensive marching band clinic.
REGISTER HERE
Cost
The cost of the clinic is $200 for resident students (covers room, board, and tuition) and $140 for commuters (tuition only, no meals provided). Linens will be provided for resident campers.
Check-In
The clinic runs from June 18–20. Registration check-in is between Noon and 1pm in the main lounge at Mantor Hall (see campus map). You may request a specific roommate prior to June 11th through email or phone contact with the camp director, Dr. Duane Bierman (contact information below). No room changes will be made at registration check-in. Commuters need to check-in at this time as well to make sure all forms are in order and to receive camp materials (name badge, t-shirt, etc.) before the orientation meeting at 1:30pm in the Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building. The camp will dismiss at 3pm on Friday the 20th.
Evening Activities
Evening activities include games and movies.
The deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 11th. Once a student registers we will send them the camp handbook, a copy of the daily schedule, and forms to return at registration check-in.
Questions concerning the clinic may be directed to:
Dr. Duane Bierman
UNK Director of Bands and Camp Director
Email: biermanda@unk.edu
Phone: (308) 865-8607
All-State Vocal Camp
June 29 - July 1 2025
open to grades 9-12
Cost
Commuter with meals: $175
Includes tuition, meals, and music
Campus Resident: $225
Includes room, meals, tuition, and music
This workshop is designed to help Nebraska high school singers achieve their goal of becoming members of the 2025 All-State Chorus. We will focus on scales/arpeggios, vocal technique, and spend 3 days learning the repertoire to give students a head start for success. The camp features group lessons, sectionals, and full rehearsals, and is open to grades 9-12.
Come join us for 3 days of great food, great friends, and great music on the UNK campus!
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All-State Orchestra Camp
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 12:45pm-4:30pm
Open to students in grades 9-12
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 18
String students entering 9th-12th grades are invited to participate in this annual music event focusing on All-State Orchestra music preparation and string performance.
Faculty & Guest Clinicians
Dr. Ting-Lan Chen - violin/viola
Dr. Noah Rogoff - cello/bass
Connie Moon - violin/viola
Cost
The cost of the camp is $10 (includes tuition and snacks)
Registration
Registration for the All-State Orchestra Camp is available online via the link below, with fees payable by credit card or check. Registration is open now through the Monday, August 18 deadline.
Schedule
Click here for the proposed camp schedule (subject to change)
Questions?
Please direct any questions concerning this camp to the UNK Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at (308) 865-8618 / music@unk.edu or Dr. Ting-Lan Chen at chent1@unk.edu.
Register for ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA CAMP
2026 Honor Band & Choral Clinic
The 2026 Honor Band and Choral Clinic will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026. Information will be emailed to directors in August.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Brian Alber (alberbw@unk.edu).
