HKIS ECA Summer Band Camps
June 28 to July 9, 2021
A Musical Summer
Two Band courses offering young musicians a chance to explore, develop, learn and grow.
Enrolment for Camp
All inclusive 9 day Band Camp Fee = $3150 with discounts for new and existing UP Band Members.
Register for the camp (form below)
View Proposal and confirm details (sent to email)
Pay invoice to complete enrolment.
Block Three - June 28 to July 9 - 1:00 to 2:30pm
Tai Tam Campus * excluding July 1
Explore and decide.
In the Band Basics Breakout course, students experience two band instruments an introduction to basic fundamentals, like sound production, playing mechanics and tone characteristics.
STEM concepts are linked to music principles, and students are encouraged to experiment with and explore the instruments through songs, rhythms and music theory games. All materials are provided, and instrument sanitization and safe hygienic practices will be employed.
Block Three - June 28 to July 9 - 2:30 to 4:00pm
Tai Tam Campus. * excluding July 1
Focus and Grow.
The Band Boot Camp serves as a ‘review ’ of the fundamental instrument techniques and basics for Band students progressing through the HKIS UP and MS Band programs.
In addition to revising the elementary skills of playing the instrument, students will learn how to play in an ensemble, increase skills on their instrument, develop practice habits and set SMART goals to prepare for success in any band program.
Band Basics Breakout - Exploring and Deciding
Students who enrol in this program are either:
Inquisitive about playing a Band Instrument and considering joining the UP Band Program (Current Grade 3)
or
Deciding on an Instrument for placement in the UP Genesis (Current Grade 3 or 4) or MS Grade 6 Beginning Dragon Band program (Current Grade 5).
Former Band Basics students will have an opportunity to consolidate their 'trial' learning on one selected instrument, and get a 'head-start' for Genesis Band.
Prospective Middle School Dragon Band students can experiment before they decide and kick start the school Band year!
Band Basics Breakout students select one Brass and one Woodwind instrument for focus. If unsure, arrange to try all options.
Program Objectives:
How to assemble, disassemble and care for the instruments.
Demonstrate correct posture for the instruments.
Produce tone and basic technique on the instruments.
Play musical studies and melodies on the instruments.
Collaborate to perform in a group.
Investigate STEM principles through musical exploration.
Satisfy curiosity about Band instruments.
Band Boot Camp - Review, Rejuvenate, Ready
Program Objectives:
Participate in fun and engaging activities while developing skills to improve and have success in the Band Program.
Review the fundamentals of playing the band instrument.
Develop ensemble skills relevant to playing in a Band.
Increase confidence and skill in band instrument performance.
Collaborate with other musicians to produce musical performance.
Learn strategies for practice and goal setting.
The program is designed to be enjoyable, yet sufficiently rigorous to rejuvenate skills and prepare for success in the 2021-22 Band year.
Students will undertake comprehensive music instruction that encourages musical discipline whilst nurturing their talents.
Refreshing rehearsal skills, re-building stamina, and ‘getting back into band’, is the focus alongside confidence development and establishing skills for long-term success.
Prerequisite - Students who have previously commenced learning, in the UP Beginning Rising or Middle School Band.
This course is aimed at developing skills for success in Band classes, while enjoying making , and learning about, music with peers and guest musicians.
Sessions include:
Technique building exercises with Rhythmic training, Sight Reading and Ear training are incorporated into the daily sessions.
Self-evaluation and goal setting strategies.
Music Theory and Musicianship workshops.
Register Here for the ECA Band Summer Program.
Discounts for HKIS UP Band new and currently enrolled UP Band students.