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2025 Drum Major & Student Leadership

 

Our marching band student leadership camp is designed to refine and enhance current drum major skills, introduce and develop skills to potential drum majors, and refine and reinforce teaching skills for student music and marching staff.

Our goal is to train students so that they are competent and reliable where directors are confident that good work is being done from the podium and behind the scenes every day of the season. 
Our staff are outstanding music educators with marching band, drum corps and drum major experience at all levels.

We believe in a high-energy, positive and reflective environment where leaders understand their role, take initiative and are trustworthy of the responsibilities they are afforded in their leadership position.

Eligible Students have completed 9th grade and are either already named as a drum major or staff member, or would like to enhance their skills to serve as a staff member in their future marching activities.

All participants should bring their primary instrument and be prepared to play during portions of the clinics.

  • Schedule - Coming soon!
  • Packing List Coming soon!
  • Parking Permit: This is required only for students who will want to park their personal vehicle on campus while attending the camp. 
Event Registration Details
Thursday, June 12th - Saturday, June 14th
Grades: 10th - 12th
Check-ins:
9:00am - 10:00am (Residential Camper)
10:00am - 11:00am (Commuter Camper) 
 
Times:
Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 2:00pm
 
Commuter Campers: $238.50 ($225 + $13.50 Fee)
Residential Campers: $360.50 ($340 + $20.50 Fee)
(includes Breakfasts, Dinners, room)
 
Add on: Parking Permit $11 ($10 + $1 Fee)
REGISTER

Camp Director

Ron Ellis

  • Associate Professor of Music
  • Director of Bands
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio

Camp Staff

Bobby De Leon

  • Director of Bands
  • OConner High School, San Antonio,TX
  • Former Drum Major - UTSA Spirit of San Antonio

Guest Leadership Speaker


Contact: For more information, please contact camp administration | SOSADMLeadershipCamp@utsa.edu