DRUM MAJOR

  • Dates: June 21-24

  • Grades: 9-12

  • Pricing: $300 tuition

  • Overnight Add-on: $159 (includes housing + meals)

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Elevate your conducting, leadership, and marching skills at our specialized Drum Major and Marching Band Leadership Camps. Whether you’re looking to refine your conducting techniques or enhance your leadership qualities, this is your opportunity to learn from the best and prepare for a stellar marching season!

Students will receive instruction in the following:

  • Advanced & Intermediate Conducting Tracks for DMs with experience

  • Extended Individual Help Sessions for DM teams

  • Basics of Conducting

  • Conducting Styles & Techniques

  • Score Reading

  • Basic Teaching Strategies

  • Marching Fundamentals

  • Leadership Skills

  • Creation of Salutes

Basic General Schedule:

  • Sunday - Check-in, 11:00am-12:00pm

  • Sunday - Classes, 3:00-5:00pm, 6:00-9:00pm

  • Monday - Classes, 8:00-11:30am, 1:00-4:30pm, 6:00-7:45pm (Camp Game Night 8:00-9:00pm)

  • Tuesday - Classes, 8:00-11:30am, 1:00-4:30pm, 6:00-7:45pm (Karaoke Night 8:00-9:00pm)

  • Wednesday - Classes, 8:00-11:30am, 1:00-3:00pm

  • Wednesday - Final Camp Performance at Awards Ceremony at 3:00pm

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Instructors:

  • Mr. Chase Jones: University of Arkansas Assistant Band Director, Former University of Arkansas Head Drum Major & Phantom Regiment Assistant Conductor

  • Mrs. Jenn Girdlestone: Boca Raton Community HS Director of Bands, Former FSU Marching Chiefs Head Drum Major

  • Ms. Kenysha Johnson: Jefferson High School Director of Bands and Orchestra, Former USF Herd of Thunder Drum Major

  • Mr. Mark Stevens: Former FSU Marching Chiefs Head Drum Major

From Left to Right: Chase Jones, Mark Stevens, Kenysha Johnson, Jenn Girdlestone

  • Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL

  • Arrivals will be scheduled (by camp) between 10:00am-1:00pm on Sunday (the first day of camp). Camp begins at 3:00pm and Meals begin with dinner on Sunday.

  • Pricing: $300 tuition only
    Overnight add-on: $159 (overnight housing & meals)

    Deadline to Register: June 1

  • Payment Plan Options

    • Full Payment

    • Half now, Half by June 1

    • Monthly Payments due the 1st of every month ($10 one-time setup fee)

    • $100 Deposit + Balance due June 1 ($10 one-time setup fee)

    See full payment plan policy

    Make School and Band Parent Association checks payable to: Penny’s Camp, and send to Penny’s Camp, Attn: Ashby Goldstein, 841 Greene Meadow Drive, Talbott, TN 37877

  • Overnight campers stay in Eckerd College residence halls in traditional double-occupancy rooms. Roommate requests are honored when possible; if a preferred roommate is not listed, assignments are made based on age, school, and/or camp division. Private rooms are not available.

    Each room includes two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two closets/wardrobes, and two chests of drawers. Community bathrooms with private stalls are located centrally on each floor.

    All overnight campers are assigned a counselor—trained annual Penny’s staff or college students who support daily camp activities and live in the residence halls to supervise students.

  • After registration is received, a detailed camp handbook will be sent with information on check-in, check-out, housing, food, campus maps, and a comprehensive list of what to bring.

  • Classes generally run from 8:00am-11:30am, 12:30-4:30pm, 6:00-9:00pm. Students should check in between 7:30-7:50 am and check out at 9:30 pm nightly.

  • The Marching Arts Camp Final Performance will take place on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in MacArthur Gymnasium. All camp divisions will perform, showcasing the conducting/musical progress achieved throughout the week. Families, friends, and guests are welcome to attend and celebrate our students’ work and growth.

  • Until April 30 (Before May 1)
    Penny’s Camp will refund paid fees above the $100 non-refundable deposit.

    Starting May 1
    Penny’s Camp will retain 100% of all fees – no refunds.

    See full cancellation policy.

  • Questions? Email info@pennyscamp.com