There are now 3 divisions at Bocal Majority:
- Regular
- Premier
- ADRIT (Advanced Double Reed Institute of Texas)
Regular division is appropriate for all ability levels – groups are determined by audition the first day of camp
Premier division is the highest level group at camp besides ADRIT. Work with a special, high-level instructor (often college professors). Enrollment is limited, no audition necessary. Cost slightly higher than regular.
Is Premier Division right for my student?
High-level student
Very serious about their playing / practices frequently
Is or has the desire to be in the top band at school
Aspirations of being accepted into the ADRIT program in the future
Grade in school does not matter
Must provide email addresses of 2 references (band directors, lesson teachers, someone who knows your playing)
Masterclass etude choices (pick one) – this is NOT audition music:
Bassoon
Weissenborn Etude 4 (volume 1)
Weissenborn Etude 5 (volume 2)
Weissenborn Etude 8 (volume 2)
Weissenborn Etude 15 (volume 2)
Oboe
ADRIT division is only at select locations (Austin, Prosper, Virginia, Houston West and Online. By audition only (March 15 deadline), upper level high school and college students. Get to work with extremely high-level faculty and professionals from all over the nation.
2022 Premier Instructors by camp:
Location | Oboe Premier Instructor | Bassoon Premier Instructor |
Austin (Round Rock) | Rebecca Haskins | Julia Littleton |
Houston (CyFair) | Rachel Messing | Margaret Fay |
Dallas 1 (Little Elm) | Aryn Mitchell | Dr. Jeffrey McCray |
RGV (McAllen) | Carlos Cantu | Dr. Carol McNabb-Goodwin |
Houston West (Katy) | Season Summers | Brett van Gansbeke |
Dallas 2 (Coppell) | Susie Rockett | Sarah Boyd |
Online | Dr. Kristen Goguen | |
Dallas 3 (Prosper) | Professor Melissa Bosma | Janelle Ott |
Virginia | Emily Tsai | Michelle Rupert |
(subject to change without notice)