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2025 High School Brass Band Camp CORNET/TRUMPET
with Michael Garasi

Join us in July 2025! Rehearse and perform side-by-side with BBBC resident conductor Michael Garasi and world-class artists from the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Resident Conductor Michael Garasi
- Monday through Friday, July 7-11
- Daily rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, and Q&A with BBBC musicians.
- Open to brass and percussion players in grades 9-12 (graduating 2025 seniors are welcome to participate!)
- Delicious catered meal provided each day.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $350 per student for all five days, including meals, instruction, and camp shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county. Assistance is also available for families with situations of need. Please call us or see your school band director for details.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
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2025 High School Brass Band Camp EUPHONIUM/BARITONE
with Michael Garasi

Join us in July 2025! Rehearse and perform side-by-side with BBBC resident conductor Michael Garasi and world-class artists from the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Resident Conductor Michael Garasi
- Monday through Friday, July 7-11
- Daily rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, and Q&A with BBBC musicians.
- Open to brass and percussion players in grades 9-12 (graduating 2025 seniors are welcome to participate!)
- Delicious catered meal provided each day.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $350 per student for all five days, including meals, instruction, and camp shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county. Assistance is also available for families with situations of need. Please call us or see your school band director for details.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
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2025 High School Brass Band Camp F HORN
with Michael Garasi

Join us in July 2025! Rehearse and perform side-by-side with BBBC resident conductor Michael Garasi and world-class artists from the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Resident Conductor Michael Garasi
- Monday through Friday, July 7-11
- Daily rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, and Q&A with BBBC musicians.
- Open to brass and percussion players in grades 9-12 (graduating 2025 seniors are welcome to participate!)
- Delicious catered meal provided each day.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $350 per student for all five days, including meals, instruction, and camp shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county. Assistance is also available for families with situations of need. Please call us or see your school band director for details.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
2025 High School Brass Band Camp PERCUSSION
with Michael Garasi

Join us in July 2025! Rehearse and perform side-by-side with BBBC resident conductor Michael Garasi and world-class artists from the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Resident Conductor Michael Garasi
- Monday through Friday, July 7-11
- Daily rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, and Q&A with BBBC musicians.
- Open to brass and percussion players in grades 9-12 (graduating 2025 seniors are welcome to participate!)
- Delicious catered meal provided each day.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $350 per student for all five days, including meals, instruction, and camp shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county. Assistance is also available for families with situations of need. Please call us or see your school band director for details.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
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2025 High School Brass Band Camp TROMBONE
with Michael Garasi

Join us in July 2025! Rehearse and perform side-by-side with BBBC resident conductor Michael Garasi and world-class artists from the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Resident Conductor Michael Garasi
- Monday through Friday, July 7-11
- Daily rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, and Q&A with BBBC musicians.
- Open to brass and percussion players in grades 9-12 (graduating 2025 seniors are welcome to participate!)
- Delicious catered meal provided each day.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $350 per student for all five days, including meals, instruction, and camp shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county. Assistance is also available for families with situations of need. Please call us or see your school band director for details.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
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2025 High School Brass Band Camp TUBA
with Michael Garasi

Join us in July 2025! Rehearse and perform side-by-side with BBBC resident conductor Michael Garasi and world-class artists from the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Resident Conductor Michael Garasi
- Monday through Friday, July 7-11
- Daily rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, and Q&A with BBBC musicians.
- Open to brass and percussion players in grades 9-12 (graduating 2025 seniors are welcome to participate!)
- Delicious catered meal provided each day.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $350 per student for all five days, including meals, instruction, and camp shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county. Assistance is also available for families with situations of need. Please call us or see your school band director for details.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
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2025 Middle School Brass Band Camp CORNET/TRUMPET
with Jerry Rose

Join us in July 2025! - A 3-day experience designed to introduce middle school brass and percussion students to the joy of playing in a brass band, led by players and staff from the world- renowned Brass Band of Battle Creek.
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Executive/Education Director Jerry Rose
- July 14-16 (Monday through Wednesday) at Marshall High School
- Fun music! Sectionals, rehearsals, skill sessions, and side-by-side performance with BBBC musicians.
- Delicious catered meal and snacks provided each day.
- 9am to 4pm Monday and Tuesday, Noon-7:30pm Wednesday
- Supportive, low-pressure environment designed for students with 1 to 3 years of playing experience.
- Daily transportation provided as needed for students from Battle Creek Public Schools and Albion.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $250 per student for all three days, including meals, instruction and camp t-shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county.
- Assistance is also available for families with situations of need.
- Please call us or see your school band director for discount and assistance details.
Have questions or need more information? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net
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2025 Middle School Brass Band Camp EUPHONIUM/BARITONE
with Jerry Rose

Join us in July 2025! - A 3-day experience designed to introduce middle school brass and percussion students to the joy of playing in a brass band, led by players and staff from the world- renowned Brass Band of Battle Creek.
Activities and Information:
- Conducted by BBBC Executive/Education Director Jerry Rose
- July 14-16 (Monday through Wednesday) at Marshall High School
- Fun music! Sectionals, rehearsals, skill sessions, and side-by-side performance with BBBC musicians.
- Delicious catered meal and snacks provided each day.
- 9am to 4pm Monday and Tuesday, Noon-7:30pm Wednesday
- Supportive, low-pressure environment designed for students with 1 to 3 years of playing experience.
- Daily transportation provided as needed for students from Battle Creek Public Schools and Albion.
- Free end-of-camp public performance on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30pm. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Cost and financial aid:
- $250 per student for all three days, including meals, instruction and camp t-shirt.
- Discount pricing is available for students residing in Calhoun county.
- Assistance is also available for families with situations of need.
- Please call us or see your school band director for discount and assistance details.
Have questions or need more information? Please contact BBBC Executive Director Jerry Rose at (269)789-2222 or jrose@bbbc.net