"SOUND OF THE SOUTH" SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
The 2025 "Sound of the South" Summer Music Leadership Camp will take place on June 15-19, 2025. The camp is open to incoming 8th through 12th grade and consists of Concert Band, Drum Major, Dance, Majorette, Marching Percussion Ensemble, Concert Percussion Ensemble, and Color Guard classes.
Summer Camp Scholarships
The "Sound of the South" Summer Music/Leadership Camp offers 10 full scholarships to the 2025 camp. This scholarship will cover the cost of camp tuition, room, and board. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to those worthy students who would like to attend the camp with the intention of attending Troy University after high school.
Scholarship applications must be submitted on or before May 19, 2025. We will not accept any scholarship applications after the May 19 deadline.
SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Registration Instructions:
REGISTRATION FORM (OPEN THRU 5/30/25)
Registration is open until May 31, 2025. All applications, talent releases, and medical forms should be completed by mail-in to the following address:
University Conference Services
Summer Music Camp
229 Trojan Center
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
Class Descriptions:
Concert Band- Campers will play in a concert band throughout the week. Sectionals and masterclasses will be included. Enrollment is open to all instrumental students.
Concert Percussion Ensemble- Campers will perform with the Concert Band as well as perform in an indoor concert percussion ensemble. Enrollment is open to all percussionists.
Marching Percussion Ensemble- Campers will play in a Marching Band drumline throughout the week. Marching fundamentals will be included. Enrollment is open to all percussionists.
Majorette- Campers will focus on individual and group twirling techniques throughout the week. Marching fundamentals for twirlers will be included. Enrollment is open to all twirlers.
Color Guard- Campers will focus on individual and group techniques using a variety of color equipment. Marching fundaments for color guard will be included. Enrollment is open to all color guard students.
Dance Line- Campers will focus on individual and ensemble techniques featuring a variety of dance styles. Marching fundamentals for dancers will be included. Enrollment is open to all students interested in the dance line.
Drum Major- Campers will focus on conducting, marching fundamentals, vocal commands, and leadership techniques. Enrollment is open to all future or current drum majors.
Additional Information:
- Students should bring loose fitting clothing that will be comfortable enough to wear outside.
- Students staying on campus should bring everything they need to stay in a dorm room (bed sheets, pillows, toiletries, etc).
- Students are responsible for providing their own instruments during the camp.
- Students should bring their own folding wire music stands.
- The School of Music will not furnish instruments other than concert percussion instruments.
- Marching Percussion (drum line) students should bring their own instruments, sticks, and mallets. The School of Music will not provide instruments, sticks or mallets.
- Drum Major students will need to bring a plain white t-shirt, black shirts, and black
socks.