77th High Plains Music Camp - June 23-29, 2024
2024 High Plains Music Camp Registration will open February 23 (We apologize for the delay and hope you will join us this summer!)
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Since its founding in 1947 by the late Harold G. Palmer, thousands of students have attended High Plains Music Camp. Over seventy-five years later, the camp continues to offer students the opportunity to study with outstanding musicians from across the country. Campers experience a week of stimulating, concentrated study with nationally recognized musicians, teachers, and conductors. Performances, concerts, as well as recreational and social camp life make the week an event worth repeating year after year.
Band of Angels is a 501c3 nonprofit devoted to providing instruments, scholarships and all the support that children in need in the greater Kansas City Area require to succeed in music.
The High Plains Music Camp (HPMC) is a summer music camp for middle and high school aged students grades 6-13. The camp features a middle school and high school honor band and orchestra as well as a vocal ensembles and musical theater scenes.
June 23-29, 2024. Camp fees for overnight campers are $580, and cover all room, board, instructional, and recreation costs. Daycampers who have their own overnight accommodations can register for $370, with additional meal plans available for purchase.
All camp activities are held on the FHSU campus. Classes and rehearsals are held in several buildings, including the music and theatre building Malloy Hall, Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, and the Memorial Union Student Union. Students stay in the FHSU dormitories, located a short walk from the academic buildings where classes and rehearsals take place. Meals are held in the dorm cafeteria, and are included in the tuition for students staying on campus. Campus Map
Time | Activity | |
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Ensemble and Large Group Concerts | ||
6:30-8:30 am | Breakfast | |
8:30 am | Sectionals | |
10:00 am | Large Ensemble Rehearsals | |
11:30 am | Small Ensemble Rehearsals | |
12:30 pm | Lunch | |
1:25 pm | Small Ensemble Rehearsals | |
2:30 pm | Large Ensemble Rehearsals | |
3:30 pm | Recreation | |
5:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm | Evening Concert |
Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the HPMC Ensemble and Large Group Concerts.
All campers must be checked out of their dorms by noon (check-out begins at 9:00 am). An equipment room will be provided if parents are not able to pick up the campers' belongings by noon. Lunch at the McMindes Residence Hall Dining Room WILL NOT be available. Any student not checked out by noon will be charged a $100.00 key fee.
Time | Beach Schmidt/ PAC | Felten-Start Theatre |
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Friday | ||
6:00 pm | Student Jazz Band Concert | Musical Scenes |
7:00 pm | Faculty Jazz Band Concert | Alternative Strings |
Saturday | ||
9:00 am | MS Flutes | Camp Chorus |
9:05 am | MS Double Reeds | |
9:10 am | MS Clarinets | |
9:15 am | MS Saxophones | |
9:20 am | MS Trumpet/Horn | |
9:25 am | MS Low Brass | |
9:30 am | MS Percussion | MS Upper Strings |
9:35 am | MS Lower Strings | |
9:40 am | HS Percussion Ensemble | |
9:50 am | HS Flute Ensemble | |
9:55 am | HS Double Reed Ensemble | |
10:00 am | HS Woodwind Quintet | MS Tiger Orchestra |
10:05 am | HS Clarinet Ensemble | |
10:10 am | HS Sax Ensemble | HS Lower Strings Ensemble |
10:15 am | HS Trumpet Ensemble | |
10:20 am | HS Horn Ensemble | |
10:25 am | HS Low Brass Ensemble | |
10:30 am | HS Trombone Ensemble | HS Upper Strings Ensemble |
10:50 am | HS String Quartet A | |
11:00 am | HS String Quartet B | |
11:15 am | MS Tiger Band | |
1:00 pm | HS HPMC Singers | |
1:30 pm | HS Orchestra | |
2:00 pm | HS Palmer Honor Band |
Answers to some common questions parents and campers have about camp. Updated information will be made available as itineraries become finalized. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us at (785) 628-5353 or p_lillpopp@fhsu.edu.
Counselors are on duty all day, working closely with the campers in their activities. All residence hall facilities are strictly supervised. More information can be found in the camp handbook.
All students participate in at least one large ensemble (band, orchestra, or choir). The large ensembles rehearse twice a day. Students also participate in a small ensemble, such as Jazz Band, Clarinet Choir, Low Brass Choir, String Ensemble, or Vocal Choir, which rehearse once a day throughout the week. The daily music curriculum is rounded out with a sectionals, masterclasses, and an elective mini course. Throughout the week campers attend evening recitals and concerts presented by the featured artists, faculty, and fellow students.
Recreation time is scheduled every afternoon. Activities include tennis tournaments, a ping-pong play-off, volleyball, dodge ball, softball and flag football on various days throughout the week. Special events like a Rock, Paper, Scissor Contest, and Camp Idol Contest (talent show) are also planned. Music practice, private lessons, resting in the dorm or visiting with fellow campers may also take place during this time.
The full fee includes tuition, room, meals, extensive music instruction and coaching. There is an additional fee if campers choose to take private lessons on their instrument ($25 per 30-minute lesson). Lesson fees are collected directly by the private instructor when they are scheduled. Day Campers (those who live in Hays and will stay at home overnight) have three meal plan options for reduced fees: 1 - Full meal plan (Breakfast/lunch/dinner), 2 - Lunch plan, or 3 - Lunch and dinner plan.
We are currently working with donors to provide assistance to families who may need help with tuition. Contact Dr. Peter Lillpopp, Camp Director (p_lillpopp@fhsu.edu) for more information.
No cars are allowed during band camp. Campers driving to camp must turn in their keys to the head counselors for the week.
The ratio of campers to staff is approximately 5 - 1.
Students entering grades 9–13 the Fall are eligible for the high school ensembles. Band students may participate in the HS Band and Symphony Orchestra. String players participate in the Symphony Orchestra.
Students who will be in grades 6–8 in the fall are eligible for the middle school ensembles and participate in either the MS Band or MS String Orchestra.
Campers may request a desired roommate. Middle and High School campers may not share the same room.
Written cancellations received prior to June 15 will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit and a $30 registration fee. No refunds will be made after June 15.
Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
For more information, contact Dr. Peter Lillpopp, Camp Director, at (785)628-5353 or p_lillpopp@fhsu.edu.