Tim Lautzenheiser, known world-wide as "Dr. Tim", is a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence and a passion for high level achievement. His career includes a decade of being a successful college band director at Northern Michigan University, the University of Missouri, and New Mexico State University. Since then he has become the most well-known motivational speaker and leadership clinician in the world of music education.
Shirley Dorritie holds an MA in Counseling Psychology with a Certificate in Sport Psychology and has worked with a broad spectrum of individuals who are required to manage their responses to stress in order to perform at their best -- including performers, athletes, educators, choreographers and conductors throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan. She is a member of the DCI Hall Of Fame.
Brent Turner is a former long-time member of the Madison Scouts and was a member in the University of Minnesota Marching Band, where he was a student leader as rank lieutenant and section leader. Brent was also the drum major of his high school band and went on to earn a Master Degree in Education and now presents highly-acclaimed leadership camps across the country, as well as serves as an clinician and adjudicator for drum majors and visual programs. Brent continues his public music advocacy through his Youth In Music organization.
Brian Howard was the drum major for the Blue Devils from 2007 through 2010, an era that saw the corps earn 3 DCI Titles and a Silver medal. A native of Southern California, Brian teaches with several programs and has been involved with the famed RCC Marching Tigers. Currently an Assistant Manager for the Blue Devils, Brian gives drum major clinics and classes across the country.
Jenny Grice has taught band and orchestra for over a dozen years. Her orchestra from Lafayette H.S., KY has performed at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference, Music for All National Orchestra Festival and The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. She has served on the faculty at Campbellsville University teaching oboe. Jennifer was the drum major for the Phantom Regiment and has been a leading clinician for the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy and is now director of education for the Conn-Selmer Corporation.
Please bring a brass or woodwind instrument of your choice, as you will learn music from which to do score study and conducting skills. If you play multiple instruments, we encourage you to bring the instrument that is most easy to transport and is most durable. Dress for warm, sunny weather. Some events will be held outdoors. Be sure to bring or fax this medical release form [download pdf].
This is a commuter camp. There are several hotels in the area for those attendees who require overnight accommodations.
Comfort Inn and Suites is offering a special rate. For a special group rate, book before June 3rd and mention you are with the BLUE DEVILS. The room rate (double bed, can have up to 4 people per room) will be $77.44 plus tax.
Comfort Inn and Suites
41005 California Oaks Road
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-984-7227
