Frequently Asked Questions

Band Camp FAQ

• Is there an audition to attend TXST Band Camp?

  There is no audition to attend TXST Band Camps - simply register! Our camps are designed to offer educational opportunities of students of all levels.  Students do need to prepare for a ‘placement audition’ upon arrival so they may be placed in an ensemble which will best develop their skills.

  You can find audition music at:

  http://www.txstate.edu/bands/camps/auditionmusic.html

• When are commuter students finished each day? May they participate in the evening social activities?

  Commuter students are picked up at 5:30 daily.

  Commuter students may choose to participate in the evening social activities.  These typically end around 10:00pm.  You will receive a detailed schedule at the commuter meeting on registration day.

  Commuter students who chose to stay for the evening activities will pay $8 for dinner.

• The registration page indicates my student's instrument is full. What do I do?

  E-mail bandcamps@txstate.edu and ask to be put on the wait list.  We will contact you immediately if a spot becomes available.

• How may I pay?

  Our online system is designed to accept credit/debit card payments.  This is the most efficient and seamless method. 

  To pay by check - please immediately remit payment to:

  TXST Band Camps

  601 University Drive

  Attn: Christine Gonzales

  Texas State University - Music Building

  San Marcos, TX 78666

• Are there vegetarian/gluten free options?

  Yes!  Each meal is served buffet style and each cafeteria has several vegetarian and gluten free options.  

• How many students choose to stay overnight as a resident?

  Approximately 90% of our campers are residents and stay in the dorms.  After the first day of making new friends, most commuters wished they would have stayed overnight!

• Is there a daily dress code?

  Student clothing should include casual attire for daily use and “Sunday” or “business” attire for the concert on Friday.

  We do recommend a jacket or sweatshirt as the air conditioned dorms and classrooms tend to be quite cool.

  For the concert, typically boys wear a polo and slacks or khaki shorts.  Girls wear a nice dress or slacks and blouse.

• Where can I find maps and where can I park?

  Trips to a college camps can be tricky.  Parking around the Music Building is open and free on Sunday of registration.  We will send out more information about Friday (final day) parking soon.  Here are maps to campus to help you find the music building and Evans Auditorium.  

  http://www.maps.txstate.edu/campus/buildings/mus.html

  http://www.maps.txstate.edu/campus/buildings/ela.html

• Are there nearyby dining options for registration/concert day?

  Across the street about a 3 minute walk (Sessom Dr) there are several varied restaurants to choose from:

  Mochas and Javas – Coffee shop with hot sandwiches, panini, and other pastries

  Pie Society – Pizza, Subs and Salads

  Bobcat Nation – Extensive bar food menu

  Rose Garden – Chinese

  Just down the street there is also Grin’s, which is a local favorite American/family style restaurant.

• What personal items should I bring?

  Resident campers must furnish their own towels, single bed linens, blankets and pillows in addition to the necessary toiletries. Shower shoes and an alarm clock are highly recommended. Student clothing should include casual attire for daily use and “Sunday” or “business” attire for the concert on Friday.

  There will be a pool evening at the student rec. center.

  We ask that clothing be in line with your school's standards for modesty.

   

• What does the "Status: Pending" on my application mean?

  Your application will read "Status: Pending" until the camp starts.  Don't worry - as long as you have registered and paid the minimum deposit - a space will be saved for you!