SWOSU MUSIC CAMPS

A Tradition of Excellence 

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University legacy of summer music camps began when the 1st Annual Band Camp was started in 1956 by Southwestern Director of Bands, Dr. Richard V. Coy, Melvin “Buster” Westmoreland, the Thomas Band Director and Robert Moses, who was the Director of Bands at Hollis. Dr. Coy served as Camp Director from 1956-1961 and 1964-1967.Dr. Russ Coleman was the interim Director of Bands and Camp Director in 1962 and 1963 while Dr. Coy worked on his doctoral degree at UCLA. When Dr. Coy became Director of Bands at Pasadena City College, California, he was followed by Harlon Lamkin, who served as Camp Director from 1968-1970. Dr. James Jurrens became the Camp Director in 1971 and held that position until his retirement from Southwestern in 1986. Dr. Terry Segress directed and expanded the music camp offerings during his tenure as Camp Director, which ran from 1987 to 2007. Dr. Keith Talley took over camp administration from 2008-2016 when Marc Mueller took over the direction of the summer music camps.

SWOSU MUSIC CAMPS

Learn more about our 6 fantastic summer music camps! 

SWOSU All-State Choral Camp 
June 12-15th, 2023

Senior High and Junior High students will:
  • Learn OkMEA choral audition music
  • Learn technical aspects of the songs, as well as foreign language pronunciation and singing technique.
  •  Participate in a mock audition and have choir and voice-related electives they may choose.
ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 6-12 may attend with the signature of their parents.

ENROLLMENT:  Pay by check, credit card, or cash. Paper applications and checks must be postmarked by June 7, 2023. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). 

Choral Camp Director: Dr. Daniel Farris

SWOSU Cantiamo: Solo Voice Camp
June 15-16th, 2023
Students will:
  • ​Prepare solo music for use in NATS or OSSAA solo and ensemble competitions.
  • Receive help from master teachers in rehearsals and master classes!
  • Learn technical and interpretive approaches to songs, as well as foreign language pronunciation and technical aspects. 

​ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 4-12 may attend with the signature of their parents.

ENROLLMENT:  Pay by check, credit card, or cash. Paper applications and checks must be postmarked by June 8, 2023. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). 

Cantiamo Camp Director: Dr. Robin Griffeath
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SWOSU Marimba Camp
June 18-21nd, 2023
The mission of the camp is to provide exposure to four-mallet marimba playing through the study of technique, literature, history, musicianship and performance of solo and ensemble literature.

ELIGIBILITY: Any person that has completed grade 9 through grade 12 may attend. Students under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian signature.

ENROLLMENT:  Pay by check, credit card, or cash. Paper applications and checks must be postmarked by June 12, 2023. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). 

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SWOSU String Camp
​June 20-23th, 2023
String camp students will receive coaching from master teachers, learn and hone technical skills, and perform and chamber and ensemble settings.  

ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 6-12 may attend with the signature of their parents and director.
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ENROLLMENT:  Pay by check, credit card, or cash. Paper applications and checks must be postmarked by June 13, 2023. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). 
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String Camp Director: Dr. Hsuan Alex Lee

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SWOSU Middle School Band Camp
​June 25-28th

Perform in large ensembles, learn from master teachers, and develop new skills! 

ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 5-7 may attend with the signature of their parents and band director.

ENROLLMENT:  Pay by check, credit card, or cash. Paper applications and checks must be postmarked by June 19, 2023. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment).

Camp Director: Dr. Robert Pippin
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SWOSU Band Camp
​July 9-14th, 2023
An outstanding group of band directors from Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas alongside SWOSU Faculty will lead a dynamic week of making music and building skills to the next level. Students will be housed in University dormitories. SWOSU students will serve as counselors and will be supervised by adult deans and assistant deans of men and women. 

ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 6-12 may attend with the signature of their parents and director.

ENROLLMENT:  Pay by check, credit card, or cash. Paper applications and checks must be postmarked by July 3, 2023. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). 

Camp Director: Dr. Robert Pippin
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ABOUT

SWOSU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Southwestern Oklahoma State University includes one of Oklahoma’s largest music schools – one of established excellence. Undergraduate degrees offered at Southwestern include: Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental/General), Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal/General), Bachelor of Music (Performance or Music Business), and Bachelor of Music (Music Therapy). The Graduate Division of the department offers the Master of Music in Performance, the Master of Music in Music Therapy, and the Master of Music in Music Education.

​Whatever your musical goals, SWOSU’s Department of Music works with you to achieve your personal best. You study with superb musicians committed to your academic and musical advancement. With individual training customized to meet your needs, SWOSU’s Department of Music gives you the educational and performance opportunities to put you on the path of musical success. Our Department of Music is one of the region’s largest and finest music schools. The excellent quality of training offered at SWOSU is demonstrated daily by the hundreds of graduates now working in Oklahoma and throughout the United States.

Southwestern offers a full range of scholarship and financial aid to university students. For information about scholarships, contact Dr. Shelley Martinson, Chair; Department of Music: Southwestern Oklahoma State University; 100 Campus Drive; Weatherford, OK 73096. Telephone: (580) 774-3708 Email: shelley.martinson@swosu.edu.

College seniors can visit bit.ly/auditionswosu to schedule a scholarship audition.

Visit us at the official SWOSU Department of Music website: www.swosu.edu/music

Contact Us:
Before June 6: Call 580-774-3708
June 6 - July 17: Call 580-774-3296
After July 17: Call 580-774-3708

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