July 7-9, 2025
UCF Main Campus • Performing Arts Center – Music
The UCF Brass Camp will focus on the fundamental principles of brass performance. This will include covering technique, tone production, and the literature for All-State. Students will participate in chamber groups, masterclasses, and instrumental choirs.
The UCF Middle School Brass Camp is a day camp only.
Contact
Refund Policy
Requests for refunds of camp tuition must be submitted no later than 11 business days prior to camp start date. No refunds will be considered within two weeks prior to the start of the camp session. Transaction fees paid to Purple Pass during registration are non-refundable, and a $50 processing fee is deducted from all refunds.
Registration
$250
Deadline: June 1 by 11:59 PM
Late Fee
$50
Food
Lunch will be provided for all campers.
More Information
Additional Information
It is recommended that participants be students from 6th–8th grade. They must have at least 1 year of band experience to participate.
FAQ
Will there be housing available?
No. The Middle School Brass Camp is a day camp only.
Will there be adults supervising campers?
Yes. There will be an adult present at all events, during free time, and overnight for those staying on campus.
Does my child have to be an All-State participant to attend UCF Brass Camp?
No — anyone with at least 1 year of band experience on their instrument is eligible!
Will students be performing in large groups, or with like ages and skill levels?
Both! We will have large ensemble and auditioned chamber ensembles all week!
If I’m doing the advanced audition, should I play the beginning and intermediate etudes too?
Yes!
Schedule
Monday, July 7 (MS Day #1)
8:30 AM - Student Drop Off/Check-in at UCF Performing Arts Center (PAC)
9:00 AM - Opening meeting. *Parents are welcome to attend*
9:30 AM - Warm-up/Masterclass
10:30 AM - Chamber Ensembles
11:30 AM - Group Activity (bookstore, tour of campus)
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Large Ensemble
4:00 PM - End of camp (checkout @ PAC)
Tuesday, July 8 (MS Day #2)
8:30 AM - Student Drop Off/Check-in at PAC
9:00 AM - Warm-up/Masterclass
10:00 AM - Chamber Ensembles
11:00 AM - UCF Faculty Brass Quintet Mini-Concert
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Large Ensemble
4:00 PM - End of camp (checkout @ PAC with camp staff)
Wednesday, July 9 (MS Final Day/Concert Day)
8:30 AM - Student Drop Off/Check-in at PAC
9:00 AM - Warm-up/Masterclass
10:00 AM - Large Ensemble
11:30 AM - Chamber Ensembles
12:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Group Activity (tour of campus)
3:45 PM - Dress Rehearsal for Final Concert/Chamber Run Through
4:45 PM - Break (snack provided)
5:30 PM - In places for concert
6:00 PM - End-of-Camp Concert *ALL Students*
*Students need to bring/wear black long pants, black long socks, and black closed-toed shoes for our concert. They will receive a camp T-shirt to wear for the performance.
7:00 PM - Camp Checkout *all students must check-out with camp staff following the performance*
Please note: Further details and location information will be sent in forthcoming communications to parents/guardians.
What To Bring
Instrument
Mouthpiece
Valve Oil/Grease
Water Bottle
Snacks
Parking
Parking Garage I (next to PAC Music Building) for $8 per day, or metered parking in front of the Music Building, next to Parking Garage I in a “green” spot. Please note that the red or blue parking is for faculty and staff only and will result in a ticket, including in front of the Burnett Honors College and Rehearsal Hall.
Staff
- Jesse Cook, trumpet
- Luis Fred, trombone
- Kait Oresky, tuba/euphonium
- Benjamin Lieser, French horn