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Hampton University · Summer Intensive

Hampton University Band Camp.

A week of legacy, leadership, and sound. Where rising musicians learn from the best at Our Home by the Sea.

When Summer 2026
Where Hampton, Virginia
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About the Camp

Where the next generation of The Marching Force begins.

Hampton University Band Camp is an immersive summer experience designed to sharpen skill, discipline, and pride — the three qualities that define what it means to march with The Marching Force.

Campers rehearse alongside Hampton's staff and student leaders, learning the musicianship, technique, and leadership principles that power Hampton's band program year-round. Evenings bring masterclasses, sectional work, and the kind of tradition you can only experience at an HBCU.

This is where legacy is taught, not told. Come build your future from the Home by the Sea.

Here is what makes HUBC hit different: we run on a "train the trainer" model. You are not just learning a routine and heading home — you are learning how to teach it. That means when you roll back to your school, you come back as a leader who can raise the whole program with you. That is how legacies get built.

Your Four-Step Path

Good times and great friendships start here.

Please complete your registration and medical clearance 3-4 weeks prior to the start of camp.

Step 01

Read the Info

Start here. The welcome letter covers everything you and your parents need to know — what to bring, what to expect, and what makes HUBC different.

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Step 02

Register

Lock in your spot. Registration takes about five minutes — grab your instrument info and a parent contact and you are set.

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Step 03

Pay the Registration Fee

Four ways to pay — CashApp, money order, online by credit card, or in person on Day 1. Pick what is easiest.

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Step 04

Complete Medical Forms

The last step before Day 1. Download, sign, and send your physical to the HU Health Center so you arrive cleared and ready to march.

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Our Goal

Train the Trainer.

At HUBC, it is not enough that you learn songs, a drill, and a dance routine. We want you to not only learn key techniques in order to make you better, but we also want you to learn how to be able to teach it to others so that you can return to your band program and help lead them to excellence. Our instructors will make sure that you learn what they are teaching, and they will teach you the best ways to teach those techniques to others.

Marching Band

All students and directors will participate in the marching band experience. Throughout the week, students will learn basic and advanced marching techniques, as well as a focus on the style that The Marching Force employs in its performances. Special attention will be given to marching and musical fundamentals so that you can return to your band, share what you have learned, and teach the techniques necessary to help your band excel. The week will culminate with a field show that will highlight key areas (Drum Majors, Auxiliary, Percussion) and also involve a drill and dance routine. Since the playing demands will be heavy, Brass and Woodwind players should prepare for HUBC by brushing up on their major and chromatic scales, as well as fundamentals (lip slurs, long tones, runs, etc.) prior to arriving. In addition, you should also prepare your body physically by running, marching, and stretching a few weeks before arriving at HUBC.

Brass and Woodwind participants must bring their own instrument to camp.

Drum Majors

Drum Majors are the pinnacle of student leadership within the band. At HUBC, you will have the opportunity to not only learn the marching style employed by The Marching Force, but you will also gain insight on techniques to help you become a better leader overall. The training regimen is rigorous, so all students wishing to participate as a Drum Major should show up to HUBC in a high state of physical and mental readiness.

Drum Majors must bring their own mace and whistle to camp.

Auxiliary

Dancers, Baton Twirlers, and Flags serve as the icing on the cake to any marching band performance. In addition, many auxiliary members are asked or required to assume multiple roles on the field. At HUBC, you will get an introduction to techniques in all areas, and for your specialty, you will learn basic and advanced techniques. Since Auxiliary training is physically demanding, you should make sure that you prepare for HUBC by exercising and stretching for a few weeks before arriving.

Twirlers and Flags must bring their own batons/flags to camp.

Percussion

The Percussion is the heartbeat of the band and one of the biggest attractions of marching band culture. At HUBC, you will learn basic and advanced playing techniques from some of the best clinicians in the country. All drummers should brush up on their 40 PAS rudiments prior to arriving to camp. In addition, many of the percussion clinics and rehearsals will be held outdoors, so you should make sure that you arrive at camp in top physical condition.

Percussionists must bring their own cymbals and/or sticks to camp. Drums will be provided.

Questions?

We are here to help.

Parents and prospective campers — reach out to The Marching Force staff for anything from lodging to instrument questions. We will get back to you within one business day.

Contact The Marching Force