JUNE 24 – 27, 2026
A Fully Inclusive Marching Band Experience!
NEW FOR THE SUMMER OF 2026!
THREE DIFFERING OPTIONS FOR CAMPERS:
- DAY CAMPER (Lodging, meals, and transportation on your own)
- DAY CAMPER + MEALS (Lodging and transportation on your own)
- OVERNIGHT CAMPER IN DORMS (Stay on campus, breakfast/lunch/dinner/night snack provided, chaperones walking to and from dorms)
Scheduling specifics to come: Check in will be at 1pm on Wednesday June 24th. Final performances will be Saturday, June 27th after lunch.
REGISTRATION LINKHERE
Get ready for an exciting new era of Crimson Summer Camp! This year, we continue what we started last summer, and are bringing ALL high school marching band students together for a fully inclusive experience like never before. Whether you’re a wind player, percussionist (battery & front ensemble), color guard member, majorette, or drum major, this camp is designed to elevate your skills, connect you with passionate musicians, and give you the full marching band experience in just three incredible days.
MEET THE 2026 SUMMER CAMP CLINICIAN:
Taylor Smith, Santa Clara Vanguard Brass Caption Manager
Taylor Smith is currently a freelance educator (private lessons, masterclasses, clinics) in Houston, TX. In 2009, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Taylor has been active in Drum Corps International as a previous performer with Carolina Crown and as a brass staff member of Troopers, Cavaliers, and Carolina Crown helping them achieve 4 Jim Ott High Brass Awards and the 2013 DCI World Championship. Since 2020, he has been a part of the Brass Staff of the Santa Clara Vanguard and currently is the Brass Caption Manager.
Prior to being a freelance educator, Taylor taught in Sapulpa, OK; Austin, TX; Sugar Land, TX; Richmond, TX; and most recently taught at Pearland Junior High West in Pearland, TX during their performance at the Music For All National Concert Band Festival. His bands have previously earned first division ratings at the Texas University Interscholastic League Marching Band Evaluation and Concert and Sightreading Evaluation. Taylor is also an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association.
What to Expect:
Section-Specific Training – Work with expert clinicians in focused sectionals designed to refine your individual and ensemble skills.
Full Ensemble Show Production – For the first time ever, the entire camp will come together to learn and perform a marching production, showcasing what we’ve built in a final performance on Saturday!
Elective Leadership Classes – Take your leadership to the next level with optional sessions designed to help you lead your section, band, or yourself with confidence.
Director Clinic Option – Band directors are invited to attend specialized breakout sessions tailored to each section, gaining insight from top educators, collaborating with peers, and leaving with fresh ideas to take back to their own programs.
Hotel Discount Options
HAMPTON INN (info below)
Special Rate: $119.00
Cut-off Date: 6/10
Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience, where musicianship, teamwork, and performance come together in one extraordinary camp. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, grow as a leader, or experience the thrill of performing alongside talented students from across the region, Crimson Summer Camp 2026 is for YOU!