COUGAR BAND CAMP
Build your musicianship, make new friends,and explore your sound with UH faculty and guest artists.
HIGH SCHOOL
2026 UH High School Wind Ensemble & Percussion Institute
Join us at the 91ÁÔÆæ Moores School of Music for an elite college immersion experience designed for Texas’s most accomplished high school wind and percussion musicians.
Led by the world-renowned wind, brass, and percussion faculty of the Moores School, the UH High School Wind Ensemble & Percussion Institute offers ensemble rehearsals, section coachings, and exciting enrichment activities, including composer talks, masterclasses, faculty performances, and Texas Music Festival concerts.
Through expert instruction and full-day immersion, students will experience what it’s like to study music at the collegiate level, on and off the stage:
- Daily ensemble rehearsals and sectionals with Moores School faculty
- Interactive university enrichment activities, including guest talks with composers and conductors
- Faculty and Texas Music Festival concerts
- Masterclasses, social events, and special on-campus opportunities
- A final public concert to showcase your week of work
For other inquiries, please email caa@uh.edu or call (713) 743-3398
HS Camp Details & Requirements
Coming soon!
Past repertoire:
- Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47
(Transcribed by R. Mark Rogers for Symphonic Wind Band) - Viet Cuong – Re(new)al
- Additional exhilarating college-level wind and percussion ensemble works
To be considered for the UH High School Wind Ensemble & Percussion Institute, students must submit the following:
- A video recording (YouTube or Vimeo link) of your playing, recorded after December 31, 2025
- Woodwinds & Brass: Two contrasting etudes or solo works for your instrument
- Percussion: Four etudes, one from each of the following categories:
- Concert snare drum
- Two-mallet keyboard
- Four-mallet marimba
- Timpani
- Texas All-State selections are acceptable, but applicants may choose alternate material
- Completed submission of the online application form below
| Participation Type | Includes | Priority Payment (April 1) | Late Payment (May 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | Tuition, lunch, & dinner | $350 | $400 |
| Residential | Tuition, housing, & meals | $500 | $550 |
- All students must pay a $100 non-refundable meal fee upon acceptance, regardless of scholarship status.
- Payment instructions will be emailed within 3–5 business days of acceptance from caa@central.uh.edu.
Available Scholarships:
- Full tuition scholarships available to:
- Past or current TMEA All-State band, jazz, mariachi, percussion ensemble, or orchestra musicians
- Incoming UH Moores School of Music freshman music majors
Note: Scholarships do not cover the $100 non-refundable fee.
Daily Schedule:
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Commuter Students:
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Programming runs 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(Optional early release available around 6:00 p.m.) -
Residential Students:
Check-in on Monday, June 22.
Activities and meals from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily.
Check-out on Friday, June 26.
A detailed schedule and student handbook will be provided prior to camp.
Location:
Moores School of Music
91ÁÔÆæ
3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Private Lessons:
Optional faculty lessons are available for an additional $120. Indicate interest on the application or email caa@uh.edu. Payment due by May 1.
Parking:
Visitor permits are available for an additional fee. Details will be included in the
student handbook.
Q: My child is entering 9th grade in fall 2026. Can they attend?
A: This camp is best suited for students who have completed at least one year of high
school. Rising 9th graders should register for our Middle School Band Camp.
Q: Are both residential and commuter options available?
A: Yes! High school students can choose to stay on campus or commute daily. We highly
recommend the residential option for a fuller college experience.
Q: Can my child drive themselves or carpool?
A: Yes—students may drive or carpool with others, but authorized transportation contacts must be submitted in advance via email (caa@uh.edu, subject: HS Band Pick Up Authorization).
- Students are allowed to drive, carpool, or be picked up by someone other than their listed parent/guardian ONLY if the authorized person is listed in our records. That list can be updated anytime by emailing caa@uh.edu, subject: HS Band Pick Up Authorization.
- Students busing in or driving with their teacher must also list that teacher as an authorized transportation contact in the email. This ensures we have a complete record of all approved drivers for student safety.
Q: Are there group discounts?
A: No, but students are encouraged to meet priority deadlines to receive discounted tuition.
Q: If I qualify for a scholarship, do I still pay anything?
A: Yes—all students must pay a $100 non-refundable fee upon acceptance. Scholarships cover tuition and housing only.
Q: When and how do I pay?
A: After acceptance, invoices with payment links will be sent via email from caa@central.uh.edu.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: The $100 fee is non-refundable. Partial refunds are available before May 1. No refunds after May 1 for any reason.
Q: Can I take a private lesson during camp?
A: Yes. Indicate this on the application or contact caa@uh.edu to sign up. Lessons cost $120 and are optional.
Q: Who can I contact with more questions?
A: Please email caa@uh.edu with any additional questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026 UH Cougar Band Camp
Join us at the 91ÁÔÆæ Moores School of Music for a fun, engaging concert band day camp designed for middle school students entering grades 6–9.
Led by UH faculty and guest conductors, the Cougar Band Camp offers ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and music-based elective classes, along with exciting extracurricular experiences that can only happen at UH.
Through daily musical instruction and community-building activities, students will:
- Rehearse and perform with fellow young musicians
- Work in sectionals with UH faculty and professionals
- Explore fun, music-based electives
- Enjoy lunchtime activities and social opportunities
- Present a final public concert to celebrate the week
For other inquiries, please email caa@uh.edu or call (713) 743-3398
MS Camp Details & Requirements
| Participation Type | Includes | Early Bird Payment (March 1) |
Priority Payment (April 1) |
Late Payment (May 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | Tuition & lunch | $350 | $400 | $450 |
Once your registration form is processed, a confirmation email with your payment link and additional details will be sent from caa@central.uh.edu. If you don’t receive a confirmation, please contact caa@uh.edu to update your email address.
Daily Schedule:
- Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
- Programming runs from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Location:
Moores School of Music
91ÁÔÆæ
3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Q: My child is entering 9th grade. Should they attend this camp or the high school
camp?
A: Students entering 9th grade in fall 2026 should register for this Middle School
Band Camp due to age and experience level differences.
Q: Is there a residential option for middle schoolers?
A: No. Only the High School Wind Ensemble Institute offers residential housing.
Q: Can my child carpool or be picked up by someone else?
A: Yes—but only if the authorized contact is submitted in advance. Email updates to
caa@uh.edu with the subject line: "Cougar Band Camp Pick Up Authorization".
Q: Are there group discounts?
A: No. However, families are encouraged to register early to take advantage of Early
Bird and Priority deadlines.
Q: How and when do I pay?
A: Once registration is processed, a payment link will be emailed to you from caa@central.uh.edu. Please watch for it and reach out if you don’t receive it.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: A $100 non-refundable deposit is included in tuition. Partial refunds are available
before May 1. No refunds will be issued after May 1.
Q: When will I receive more info?
A: Our staff will send a detailed schedule and student handbook in the weeks before
camp.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Email caa@uh.edu with any additional questions or concerns.
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