The winds, percussion, and color guard camp aims to put a 90-second production on the field in just four days. After a detailed clinic on basic marching and playing techniques, we start learning drill and music. Along the way, the students will be introduced to many important concepts, such as warm up techniques, how to read drill charts, how to deal with sound delay, techniques to clean forms, tips to memorize music, health and safety on the field, rehearsal etiquette, leadership sessions, and much more. With staff members from past and present seasons with the Towson University Marching Band marching alongside the students, all levels of marching experience will benefit greatly from this camp. At the end of the camp, there will be a performance for family and friends. Below is last year's final product:

Students attending the Drum Major Camp will participate in activities to enhance skills in conducting, commands, teaching, saluting, and leadership.

Both camps will combine at certain points to cover common material, such as learning and teaching general marching technique as well as general leadership skills. All campers will also participate in evening recreational activities together.

The minimum cost for the camp is just $40. We offer meal plans and housing as an option, as we know many campers live close by. Here are the available options and their price:

• Commuter with no meal plan - $40
• Commuter with meal plan - $117
• Resident camper with meals (occupancy in a double room) - $206
• Resident camper with meals (occupancy in a single room) - $236

Campers who purchase a meal plan will be provided with a swipe card, valid for all-you-can-eat buffet style meals at the Glen Marketplace. For more information, including menus and vegan/vegetarian accommodations, please visit the Towson Dining Website.

Residential campers will be staying at the Glen Towers, conveniently located just across the street from our rehearsal facilities. Each room is equipped with a bed, two dressers, a desk, and a chair, and a closet for each resident. A microwave/refrigerator combination, sink, and mirror is in each room, and bathroom (toilet and shower) is shared between two adjacent rooms. Be sure to check the What to Bring section (available soon) for more information. Click here for a tour of a typical room in the Glen Towers.