When:	Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15
Where:	Denison University 100 W College St. Granville, OH 43023 Denison University Web Site
Cost:	$275(Includes housing and all meals)

This exciting weekend of education will be held on the campus of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in conjunction with the Bluecoats? Spring Training. The camp will include instruction by Michael McIntosh and our staff of highly trained snare drum technicians. You will also have the opportunity to participate in several interactive events with the Bluecoats drum line and full corps.

Your fee for the camp includes a FREE pair of Innovative Pecussion drum sticks, an OnQ National Drumming Camp T-shirt, and a book containing all of the music and exercises for the weekend. Yamaha will provide snare drums for the camp, but you will need to bring your own snare stand.

While no dress code is enforced, students should dress comfortably while keeping in mind an atmosphere of professional learning must be allowed to exist. Your attire cannot interfere with fellow participants? ability to experience the camp curriculum to the fullest. Much of the camp will take place outdoors, so we encourage proper sun protection at all times. Weather in central Ohio at this time of year is unpredictable, so students should bring clothing for any condition.

Drum! Drum ! Drum!

This camp will present a chance for intermediate and advanced level snare drummers to focus on snare technique and ensemble playing.

You'll work with some of the best marching snare drummers in the activity, and you'll drum from sunrise to sunset! By the end of camp, you'll even see yourself playing side by side with the Bluecoats snare line.

A complete focus on snare line playing, you'll have no distractions from other sections.

If you intend to play snare drum at the highest level ? drum corps or college band ? this camp is a great way to immerse yourself in snare playing.

Snare drums will be provided by Yamaha. Bring your own snare stand and sticks (though you'll leave with a new pair of snare sticks courtesy of The Bluecoats).

Come ready to drum!

The staff for the National Drumming Camp in Columbus will be made up of clinicians, counselors and directors who are all active alumni or staff members of the Bluecoats organization. They are highly talented and creative people who have been teaching at all levels for many years. Not only has our outstanding staff produced outstanding results, they are also very dedicated to providing a positive educational experience for all of our students.

Michael McIntosh
Principal Clinician & Bluecoats Battery Arranger/Music Coordinator
Learn more about Michael.

Ray Ulibarri
Clinician & Bluecoats Percussion Caption Head
Learn more about Ray.

Tim Maynard
Clinician & Bluecoats Snare Technician
Learn more about Tim.

Chad Schaedler
Clinician & Bluecoats Snare Technician
Learn more about Chad.

Students will be housed in dorms on the campus of Denison University, but will need to provide their own linens and/or sleeping bag and pillow as well as general toiletries. The Bluecoats food service program will provide all meals while in attendance.

Parents are welcome to visit at anytime during the camp, but we ask that they stay in a near-by hotel. Here are a few hotels within a 10-minute drive of the campus of Denison University:

Hampton Inn
1008 Hebron Rd.
Heath, OH 43056
740.788.8991

Holiday Inn Express
773 Hebron Rd.
Newark, OH 43056
740.522.0770

Quality Inn
733 Hebron Rd.
Heath, OH 43056
740.522.1165

Transportation Instructions

Use this link for driving directions to Denison University. Follow the "Bluecoats" signs to the check-in area.

Fly into the Port Columbus International Airport on Friday, June 13th at or before 4:00 p.m. EST.

Schedule your return flight at or after 7:00pm EST on Sunday, June 15th.

For transportation from the airport or bus station to the camp, please send an email with the following information to transportation@bluecoats.com

Name

Destination (i.e. Canton Airport, Cleveland Airport, Canton Bus Station)

Airline / Bus Company

Flight # / Bus #

Arrival Day / Time and Departure Day / Time

Cell Phone # (if available)

Emergency Contacts:
David Glasgow: 330.433.9115
Bill Hamilton: 330.233.0422

Register online.

If you would like register by mail, or pay by check - please download these forms and send with your payment to:

Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc.
PO Box 2733
North Canton, OH 44720
330.433.9115

Forms can be submitted upon arrival. Be sure to include your contact info when contacting us via email so we may get back to you.

Questions and additional information please e-mail the Bluecoats.

Below is a list of things to bring:

* Bedding (i.e. sleeping bag/blanket, pillow - you will have a dorm room bed, but need your own bedding)
* Toiletries/Shower stuff
* Towel
* Warm clothes for night
* Cool clothes for day
* Snare drum stand
* Extra pair of sticks
* Ear Plugs

When:	Saturday June 28, 2008 and Sunday June 29, 2008
Where:	Yucaipa High School 33000 Yucaipa Blvd. Yucaipa CA 92399 Yucaipa High School Web Site
Cost:	$200 (After 5/24/08 $225) (Includes meals)
Info	Full Information Packet with Map

This exciting camp will be held on the campus of Yucaipa High School in conjunction with The Blue Devils Southern California Performance Weekend.

Admissions to any and all social functions will be provided by The Blue Devils. Your fee includes a FREE pair of drum sticks; a OnQ National Drumming Camp t-shirt; and a book containing all of the music and exercises for the weekend...AND a free ticket to the Western Corps Connection show at Riverside Community College. We will use snare drums for the entire camp that will be provided by Dynasty USA. Please bring your own snare stand.

We will provide snare drums, but you MUST bring your own snare stand. If you do not own one yet, and would like to, you can purchase the P22-DSPS Dynasty Snare Drum Stand and it will be yours to take home after the camp. We will not have any on hand, so you'll need to pre-order. If you would like to purchase the Dynasty DFX 14 snare drum you will be playing on, you can do so as well! Boxes will be on hand so you can take it home with you after the camp whether you're driving or flying home. Drums are black shell with silver hardware, and the stands are black too. Please note: purchasing the snare drum or snare stand are OPTIONAL.

No dress code is enforced. Students should dress comfortably while keeping in mind an atmosphere of professional learning must be allowed to exist and dress can not interfere with fellow participants ability to experience the camp curriculum to its fullest.

Much of the camp will take place outdoors. We encourage proper sun protection at all times. Weather in Southern California at this time of year is usually warm & sunny but students should bring clothing for cooler nights.

The Blue Devils will be holding their rehearsal for all the shows in the area during this same time! You will be involved in several interactive events with The Blue Devils.

Full Information Packet with Map

Drum! Drum ! Drum!

This camp will present a chance for intermediate and advanced level drummers to focus on technique and ensemble playing.

You'll work with some of the best marching drummers in the activity, and you'll drum from sunrise to sunset! By the end of camp, you'll even see yourself playing side by side with the The Blue Devils line.

A complete focus on playing percussion, you'll have no distractions form any other sections.

If you intend to play percussion at the highest level drum corps or college band, this camp is a great way to immerse yourself in playing.

Drums will be provided by Dynasty USA. Bring your own snare stand and sticks (though you'll leave with a pair snare sticks from Pro-Mark).

We will provide snare drums, but you MUST bring your own snare stand. If you do not own one yet, and would like to, you can purchase the P22-DSPS Dynasty Snare Drum Stand and it will be yours to take home after the camp. We will not have any on hand, so you'll need to pre-order. If you would like to purchase the Dynasty DFX 14 snare drum you will be playing on, you can do so as well! Boxes will be on hand so you can take it home with you after the camp whether you're driving or flying home. Drums are black shell with silver hardware, and the stands are black too. Please note: purchasing the snare drum or snare stand are OPTIONAL.

Come ready to drum!

The clinicians, counselors and directors are all active staff members of the The Blue Devils and clinicians from Southern California. The staff is made up of highly talented and creative people who have been teaching at all levels for many years. Not only has our outstanding staff produced outstanding results, they are also very dedicated to the positive educational experience to all of our students.

Scott Johnson
Blue Devils Percussion Arranger/Principal Percussion Clinician
Learn more about Scott.

Pete Sapadin
Lead Clincian
Learn more about Pete.

Ben Maughmer
Featured Clinician
Learn more about Ben.

Tim Tintari
Featured Clinician
Learn more about Tim.

Pat Seidling
Camp Coordinator

Housing

This will be a day camp. You will need to be at Yucaipa High School each morning at 8:30 AM. We encourage you to provide your own transportation to and from the camp. The hotel listed below is very near the school where you can stay in the evenings. But if you need ride to the school you must email the camp staff at camps@bluedevils.org. You will be picked up in the lobby at 8:00AM

Meals will be provided by The Blue Devils food service program.

Your parents are welcome to visit at anytime during the camp. The Americas Best Value Inn is only 2 miles from the university campus.

Americas Best Value Inn
616 W Ave L
Calimesa, CA 92320
Phone: 909-795-5084
Fax : 909-795-4961
abviofcalimesa@gmail.com

Travel to Yucaipa High School
* Take I-10 to Yucaipa
* Take exit 83 for Yucaipa Blvd
* Go East on Yucaipa Blvd
* 33000 Yucaipa Blvd
* Go to The Blue Devils Food Truck for Registration

Flying

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the closest airport to the camp: Approximate driving time is 34 minutes, and distance is 33 miles.

Registration begins at 8:00 am PST, Saturday June 28, 2008. Camp will conclude at 4pm, Sunday, June 29, 2008.

PLEASE remember, if you need ride to the school you must email the camp staff at camps@bluedevils.org. You will be picked up in the lobby at 8:00AM

Register online.

If you would like register by mail, or pay by check - please download these forms and send with your payment to:

The Blue Devils
Attn: onQ National Drummng Camp
4065 Nelson Ave
Concord, CA 94550
phone (925) 689-2918
fax (925) 689-0384

For more information please e-mail camps@bluedevils.org.

Full Information Packet with Map

Be sure to include your contact info when contacting us via fax or email so we may get back to you.

Below is a list of things to bring:

* Warm clothes for night
* Cool clothes for day
* Snare drum stand
* Extra pair of sticks