There are now 3 divisions at Bocal Majority:

  1. Regular
  2. Premier
  3. 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

Barret Etude 1

Barret Etude 3

Barret Etude 12

Barret Etude 16

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)