Kentucky Band Camp
Jim Campbell's Drum Camp
~ Presented by Yamaha "Sounds of Summer" ~
Jim and his staff of experienced instructors offer a challenging curriculum designed to both inspire the beginner and challenge the advanced drum line. Camp dates are June 18-19, 2009. For questions call: (859) 257-2263 or click here to send us an email.
Specific information for campers is available here (PDF).
If you do not wish to register online, you can
download a camp brochure and registration form here (PDF).
Attention campers:
Download a copy of the camp medical form and bring it with you to camp. This form is required of all campers.
Fee Structure:
Option A
Commuter + Registration Fee = $80
(includes free sticks)
Late Registration Fee (postmarked after June 2) $90
Option B
Dorm Housing + Registration Fee = $100
(includes free sticks)
Late Registration Fee (postmarked after June 2) $110
Optional UK Meal Plan (additional) $55
Why choose Kentucky Band Camp?
• Our curriculum is focused on the whole drum major and percussionist experience.
• We have an energetic staff with years of teaching experience in drum corps, public schools, and universities. We even have a member of the DCI Hall of Fame on our teaching staff.
• State-of-the-art learning labs and teaching facilities.
• Your students bring back positive leadership back to your high school program.
• Great student-to-staff teaching ratio.
• We provide air conditioned facilities and dormitories.
• We have a long standing tradition of educating some of the finest drum majors and persussionists from Kentucky and surrounding states.
• Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, the University of Kentucky can be your home for wonderful teaching and learning experiences this summer.
"Jim's drum camp was a very influential experience for me. I learned a lot and had a great time. His drum staff was amazing."
KF, Texas
About Jim Campbell
Jim has received world-wide recognition as a performer, teacher, arranger and adjudicator. Currently Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Kentucky, he is also Principal Percussionist with the Lexington Philharmonic. Well known for his long association with the internationally renowned Rosemont Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, Jim has served as their principal instructor, arranger, and Program Coordinator. He was Percussion Director for McDonald’s All-American High School Band and has performed at the International Society of Music Education World Conference, Bands of America World Percussion Symposium, and at several Percussive Arts Society Conventions. In 2008, Jim was inducted into the prestigious DCI Hall of Fame. Jim Campbell is a Yamaha Performing Artist.