
Summer Music 2023
We are thrilled to once again offer summer camps at the Neuqua Valley main building.
For online registration, click the button in any box under the heading "Step 1" to fill out the google form registration. Then, pay through paypal by clicking on the paypal button under Step 2.
For paper registration, click on the button to the right to print the form and mail it to the address provided on the paper form. Online registration is the only option for Sing Drum and Play Camp and for Summer Drumming Kick-Off Camp since there is a capacity limit.
Questions: nvsummermusic@gmail.com
Jazz Camp, Grades 7-12 (Next School Year)
June 12-16 (Show/Tell Demo on June 16 at 10:30am)
9:30am-11:00am, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter at Door 3, exit Door 10)
Staff includes: Emily Binder (NVHS Band Teacher)
Scott Oliver (NVHS Band Teacher)
Jonathan Lauff (NVHS Fine Arts Department Chair)
This camp is for students that play trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, string bass, vibes, guitar or drum-set. There is a limit of 4 for drum-set, vibes and piano. No previous jazz experience is necessary.
Step 1-Register
Step 2-Pay


Before May 22- $94.50 (90+4.50 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $104.50 (100+4.50 online processing fee)
Fiddle Camp, Grades 7-12 (Next School Year)
June 12-16 (Mon-Fri) (Show/Tell Demo on June 16 at 2:00pm)
1:00pm-2:30pm, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter at Door 3, exit Door 10)
Staff includes: Greg Schwaegler (NVHS Orchestra Teacher)
Lori Lauff (Gregory Middle School Orchestra Teacher)
This camp is for students that play violin, viola, cello or string bass. No previous fiddle experience is necessary.
Step 2-Pay


Before May 22- $94.50 (90+4.50 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $104.50 (100+4.50 online processing fee)
Step 1-Register
Sing, Drum & Play, Grades 4-6 (Next School Year)
June 26-30 (Mon-Fri) (Show/Tell Demo on June 30 at 10:30am)
9:00am-11:00am, NVHS Freshman Bldg (Enter Door 1)
Staff includes: Danielle Donaldson (Music Teacher at May Watts)
Kim Pieczynski (Music Teacher at Builta and Fry)
There is a cap of 25 students. The first 25 students registered and paid through Paypal will be admitted to the camp. Confirmation of acceptance will be e-mailed.
This camp is full. E-mail nvsummermusic@gmail.com to be added to a waitlist
Before May 22- $94.50 (90+4.50 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $104.50 (100+4.50 online processing fee)
Middle School Band, Grades 7-8 (Next School Year)
June 19-30 (Mon-Fri) - Concert on Friday, June 30 at 7pm
8:30am-9:45am, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter Door 3, exit Door 10)
Staff includes: Emily Binder (NVHS Band Teacher)
Scott Oliver (NVHS Band Teacher)
Several high school members of the leadership academy
Participants in this camp will gain large group and individual instruction from staff and high school helpers.
Step 1-Register
Step 2-Pay


Before May 22 - $136 (130+6 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $146 (140+6 online processing fee
Middle School Orchestra, Grades 7-8 (Next School Year)
June 19-29 (Mon-Fri) Concert on Thursday, June 29 at 7pm
8:30am-9:45am, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter Door 3, exit Door 10)
Staff includes: Katie Brown (Crone MS Orchestra Teacher)
Lori Lauff (Gregory Middle School Orchestra Teacher)
Several high school members of the leadership academy
Participants will gain large group and individual instruction from staff and high school helpers.
Step 2-Pay


Before May 22 - $136 (130+6 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $146 (140+6 online processing fee
Step 1-Register
High School Band, Grades 9-12 (Next School Year)
June 19-30 (Mon-Fri) Concert on Friday, June 30 at 7pm
10:00am-11:15am, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter Door 3, exit Door 10)
Staff includes: Emily Binder (NVHS Band Teacher)
Scott Oliver (NVHS Band Teacher)
This camp is designed to enhance concepts and playing techniques learned in band class.
Step 2-Pay


Step 1-Register
Before May 22 - $136 (130+6 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $146 (140+6 online processing fee
High School Orchestra, Grades 9-12 (Next School Year)
June 19-29 (Mon-Fri) Concert on Thursday, June 29 at 7pm
10:00am-11:15am, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter Door 3, exit Door 10)
Staff includes: Katie Brown (Crone MS Orchestra Teacher)
This camp is designed to enhance concepts and playing techniques learned last year in orchestra class.
Step 2-Pay


Step 1-Register
Before May 22 - $136 (130+6 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $146 (140+6 online processing fee
Summer Drumming Kick-Off Camp, Grades 6-9 (Next School Year) (Must be enrolled in band class for next year.)
June 7,8,9 (Wed, Thur, Fri)
9:00am-11:00am, NVHS Main Bldg (Enter at Door 3, exit Door 7)
Staff includes: Matt Plaskota (NVHS Percussion Teacher, Chicagoland Drummer and Percussionist) and several high school helpers.
This camp is designed for a student with no or very little drum-set experience. Learn what to practice to keep you grooving all summer long.
There is a cap of 14 participants for this camp, so sign-up now!
Step 2-Pay


Before May 22- $74.50 (90+4.50 online processing fee)
After May 22 - $84.50 (100+4.50 online processing fee)
Step 1-Register
High School Helpers Leadership Academy
Band and Orchestra students are welcome to apply to become a member of the High School Helpers Leadership Academy. Participants will receive leadership training and will apply that training to helping out during the Middle School Band and Orchestra camps. To apply, Band students should e-mail Emily_Binder@ipsd.org and Orchestra students should e-mail Kevan_Kosobayashi@ipsd.org

