06/05/2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2026 SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SERIES! COME SEE WHY PEOPLE CONTINUE TO COME BACK TO OUR CAMP YEAR AFTER YEAR!
Join Us for the 2026 Summer Music Camp Series at East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University-Commerce). Summer Camps are held in East Texas at the beautiful East Texas A&M University Campus, about 1 hour east of Dallas, with easy access from the Dallas Metroplex, Central Texas, Oklahoma, and East Texas Schools. We are thrilled to invite YOU and YOUR students to participate in the 2026 Summer Music Camp Series at East Texas A&M University this June! As one of the largest and longest-running summer music camp series in the United States, we provide a unique opportunity for your high school students to work with nationally renowned instructors from Drum Corps and Texas Schools to grow their musical, leadership, color guard and marching talents in an inspiring and supportive environment.
SIGN-UP for the 2026 Leadership, Drum Major or Color Guard Camp HERE: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/tamucreg?key=T6DM-JF52T_K9KH-5PTF_f620e3bd2ca2
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SIGN_UP for the 2026 Marching Band Director Symposium HERE: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/tamucreg?key=T6DM-JF52T_K9KH-5PTF_f3e1e22b50e1
Why Attend Our Camps?
• Unmatched Instruction: Study with world-renowned educators from DCI and Texas Schools.
• Tailored Programs: Whether it’s leadership, percussion, color guard or brass, there’s a camp specifically designed to meet your students' needs.
• Real Performance Opportunities: Your students will perform in ensembles and gain hands-on experience in specialized workshops.
• Inspiration & Fun: Camps are designed to foster a love of music while providing a memorable summer experience for all participants.
• Legacy of Excellence: As one of the largest and longest-running summer music camps in the U.S., our program has built a tradition of success and musical excellence over the years.
Details & Registration
Leadership, Drum Major, Color Guard $475 Resident; $365 Commuter
Marching Band Director Symposium $400 Resident; $250 Commuter.
***Group discounts available***
Group discounts are offered for individual schools sending 8 or more students to this camp. Groups of 8-14 students receive a $10 per camper discount. Groups of more than 15 students receive a $20 per camper discount.
Group and individual payments can be made in the new registration portal. Based on the number of students attending, a discount code will be provided while registering online.
Registration is now open! Secure your and/or your students’ spots by visiting https://www.etamu.edu/music/summer-camps/ and completing the online registration process.
We would love to have YOU, and YOUR students join us for a summer of music, growth, and unforgettable memories! If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to Garth Gundersen, director of summer camps, at [email protected]!
We can’t wait to see you this summer!
Warm regards,
Garth Gundersen
Interim Director of Bands, Director of the Pride Marching Band
East Texas A&M University Music Camps
[email protected]
