MEF Band Camp High School Leadership Team Application

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the MEF Band Camp 2025 High School Leadership Team (HSLT). This position is available to 15 outstanding high school juniors and seniors (Fall 2025) and/or graduating high school seniors (Spring 2025). Total camp tuition is only $150 for the High School Leadership Team. HSLT members will receive hands-on leadership training throughout the camp week and will participate in all camp activities. Applications are accepted until positions are filled. Early registration is recommended.

Friday, June 6, 12:30-5:30pm, Marcos de Niza HS: MEF Band Camp set up by camp staff and HSLT.

MEF Band Camp - June 9-13, 2025 will be held in Marcos de Niza High School, 6000 S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe.

Monday - Thursday: HSLT hours at Marcos de Niza High School are 7:00am-3:30pm. HSLT members selected by audition for the High School Honor Chamber Ensembles will extend their camp day until 4:30pm.

Admission to the culminating camp concert, Friday, June 13, 4:00-6:00pm in the Marcos de Niza Auditorium is free for all campers and audience members.

If the applicant is new to MEF Band Camp, they must also arrange to have the brief Instructor Recommendation Form submitted on their behalf. It can be filled out the student’s band director or private instructor. Returning campers do not need to provide an Instructor Recommendation form. Instructor Recommendation Form Link Here. https://www.musicianenrichmentfoundation.org/teacher-recommendation-direct

HSLT applicants will be contacted by MEF staff to confirm acceptance, generally within 2 weeks of applying.

Online ensemble placement audition music/instructions will be emailed to registered campers by April 28. Camper permission/liability forms will be available through Jotform in spring 2025. Links will be sent to the parent email(s) and the High School Leadership Team student emails provided on the application.

Camp Tuition is paid on this website. Please click on "Payment” on the right side of the menu bar. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail payment to: MEF, 435 W. Rio Salado Pkwy #337, Tempe, AZ, 85281. Thank you!

Camp permission forms will be available through Jotform in May, 2024. Links will be sent to the HSLT member’s email and parent’s email provided on the application.

There are NO REFUNDS available for deposits or tuition paid.

Please complete the application below. Thank you!

Student's Name

First Name

Last Name

Parent's Name

First Name

Last Name

Parent's Email

Student's Email

Enter N/A if not applicable.

Parent's Phone Number

Student's Phone Number

Enter N/A if not applicable.

Grade Next Fall

Enter Grade Number, 13 if you are graduating from high school this year.

Current School Name

School Director's Name and Email

Enter N/A if not applicable.

Private Instructor's Name and Email

Enter N/A if not applicable

Primary Instrument

List primary instrument. Example: trumpet (NOTE: You will need to provide your own instrument.)

Secondary Instrument(s) (Optional)

Ex. Piano, Trombone, etc.

Awards

Awards/Honors /Leadership positions (please tell us about your musical experience)

Interest in leadership

Interest in leadership position (please describe why you would like to be selected for HSLT)

Click here if interested in HS Honor Chamber Ensemble

High School Honor Chamber Ensemble - This is an after camp day ensemble.

Yes

Audio recording

I will be able to email the ensemble placement audio recording by Monday 5/19/2025. (Instructions will be emailed in late April.)

Yes

Rehearsal and Concert

I will be able to attend the FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 Dress rehearsal and Concert.

Yes