Already registered? Submit online payments by clicking below:
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 followed by Marc Mueller from 2017-2020. Camp administration is currently overseen by Dr. Shelley Martinson, Chrissy Hagood (Office Manager), and Kathleen Jung (Financial Manager), in collaboration with individual faculty camp directors.
SWOSU MUSIC CAMPS
Learn more about our seven fantastic summer music camps for summer 2025!
SWOSU All-State Choral Camp
|
|
Jazz Camp
June 11-13th, 2025
|
Students will be immersed in jazz electives, fundamentals, and have performance opportunities taught by top jazz directors from around the state as well as SWOSU Jazz ensemble members.
ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 9-12 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 4, 2025. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). Jazz Camp Director: Dr. Richard Tirk |
|
String camp students will enjoy coaching from master teachers, learn and perform in chamber and orchestra ensemble settings. The finale concert will showcase students' talents. Students will grow and develop their musical abilities and share their passion for music with others
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 June 9, 2025. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment). String Camp Director: Dr. Alex Lee Learn more and register for String Camp by clicking on the buttons below! |
Musical Theater Camp
June 15-18th, 2025
The SWOSU Musical Theatre Camp is designed for kids who love to sing, dance, act, and perform on stage. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including vocal coaching, dance workshop, monologue masterclasses, audition techniques, solo and group performance and more. We can’t wait to see your child shine!
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 9, 2025. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment).
Camp Director: Dr. Lesley Friend
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 9, 2025. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment).
Camp Director: Dr. Lesley Friend
Flute Camp
Saxophone Camp
Trombone Camp
Piano Camp
Guitar Camp
June 19-20, 2025
Flutist, saxophonists, trombonists, guitarists, and pianists will work with SWOSU faculty on instrument specific goals. Students will develop and refine fundamentals, learn new techniques, and perform in ensembles.
ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 8-12 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 12, 2025. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment).
Instrumental Camp Directors:
Dr. Shelley Martinson, Flute
Dr. Greg Rife, Saxophone
Professor Carey Morrow, Guitar
Dr. Sophie Hung, Piano
Dr. Philip Martinson, Trombone
ELIGIBILITY: Any student completing grades 8-12 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 12, 2025. Click on "learn more" for additional information. The online registration form provides a link to the SWOSU Marketplace (credit card payment).
Instrumental Camp Directors:
Dr. Shelley Martinson, Flute
Dr. Greg Rife, Saxophone
Professor Carey Morrow, Guitar
Dr. Sophie Hung, Piano
Dr. Philip Martinson, Trombone
SWOSU Middle School Band Camp
June 22-25, 2025
|
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 16, 2025. 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 Learn more and register by clicking on the buttons below! |
|
SWOSU Band Camp
July 13-18, 2025
|
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 7, 2025. 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 |
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: [email protected].
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 3: Call 580-774-3708 or 580-774-3182
June 3 - July 22: Call 580-774-3296
After July 22: Call 580-774-3708 or 580-774-3182
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: [email protected].
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 3: Call 580-774-3708 or 580-774-3182
June 3 - July 22: Call 580-774-3296
After July 22: Call 580-774-3708 or 580-774-3182