The Arts+ Band Camp has been a staple in the Charlotte region for over two decades.  Students in grades 6-12 will perform alongside and under the direction of the finest conductors and instructors from across Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Enjoy a week of bands, combos, improvisation, games, and master classes. 

Green and Blue Bands are open to players in grades 6-12 who already have one year of experience. These campers will also experience special sessions on interesting topics including jazz, chamber music, improvisation, master classes, and theory.  

Middle School Band 101 Camp is designed for 6th-8th graders who have never played a band instrument before or are wanting to change instruments. These campers will spend the week learning all of the fundamentals needed to successfully start a new musical journey, including playing technique, instrument care, and the basics of reading sheet music. Campers can choose between flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or beginning percussion. Click here to go to the Band 101 registration page. 

Camps will finish with a concert on Friday afternoon that is free and open to the public. Come join us to make some amazing music together!   

OUR ENSEMBLES 

• Green Band (Grades 8-12) 
• Blue Band (Grades 6-8) 
• Middle School Band 101: New Players or Players Changing Instruments (Grades 6-8) 

PREREQUISITES 

• Green (Grades 8-12) and Blue (Grades 6-8) Bands: At least one school year of instruction on their instrument AND the ability to read music for their instrument. 
• Band 101 (Grades 6-8): No experience required. Available instruments are flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or beginning percussion. 

INSTRUMENTS 

• Blue and Green Band students are expected to have their own instrument. 
• Band 101 students may bring their own instrument or utilize an Arts+ instrument that cannot be taken home. 

END OF CAMP CONCERTS 

• Blue/Green Band Chamber Music: Some Blue and Green Band students will learn chamber pieces and perform on a chamber recital at the end of camp on Thursday. This is optional for families to attend. 
• Band 101 and Orchestra 101 showcases will be at 1 p.m. on Friday. These campers may either leave after the showcase or stay through the following full band and orchestra concert. 
• Orchestra and Band Camp Concert will be at 2 p.m. on Friday. Camp will conclude at the end of the concert. 

FINANCIAL AID 

• Limited financial aid is available to qualifying families, processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  
• Please follow this link for additional information on how to apply. 

MERIT AWARDS 

Merit Awards of $50 toward camp tuition are available to students who are members of: 

• The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) 
• Youth Orchestras of Charlotte (YOC) 
• Union Symphony Youth Orchestra (USYO) 
• Cornelius Youth Orchestras 
• All-District Band or Jazz Band 
• All-State Band 
• All-County Band or Orchestra 

Contact the Arts+ Registration Team before completing registration at registration@artsplus.org to receive a special discount code.   

TALENT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP (END OF MAY DEADLINE) 

Advanced students registered for Band Camp are invited to audition via video submission for a full tuition scholarship. To apply, please email registration@artsplus.org to receive the video submission link to be reviewed by our audition committee. Videos must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 29. The winner will have their tuition refunded in full following the committee's decision.  

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP 

• Monday Drop-Off and Registration need to have a parent/guardian come inside to fully check campers in. Friday Pick-Up will be after the student showcases, inside. 
• Besides Registration and Friday’s showcase, drop-off and pick-up will utilize the carpool lane in the parking lot. Please follow directional signs to form the carpool line. 

LUNCH, SNACKS, AND WATER BOTTLES 

• Monday-Friday: Campers should bring their own lunch and a water bottle to camp. 
• Snacks and snack breaks will be provided during the daytime. 
• Our snacks include gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. 
• Campers may also bring their own snacks, but please do not bring ANY food products with peanuts. 

ALLERGIES, MEDICINES, AND SPECIAL NEEDS 

Please reach out to Arts+ staff in advance to let us know about allergies, medicines, or other special needs your camper may have. We will do our best to accommodate as we are able!