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Youth Band Camp - 2026 Registration Now Open

The Houston Brass Band is thrilled to announce that our annual Youth Brass Band Camp is returning this summer. We invite all enthusiastic young brass and percussion musicians to join us for an unforgettable week of music-making, intensive learning, and fun.

 

Led by our Executive Director of Youth Programs, the world-renowned Russell Gray, this intensive long weekend experience offers students a dedicated environment to refine ensemble techniques and explore challenging repertoire under professional mentorship.

Participants will also work closely with professional musicians from the Houston Brass Band in masterclasses, sectionals, and full ensemble rehearsals, culminating in a final performance. This is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the unique sound and repertoire of the British Brass Band tradition!

 

Dates:      Friday 12th June to Sunday 14th June​

Location:  Lanier Middle School​

Address:  2600 Woodhead St, Houston, TX 77098

Price:       $225.00 per student 

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Russell Gray

Executive Director of Youth Programs

Youth Band Camp - Schedule
Friday June 12, 2026

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Registration & Section Leader Introductions

Sectional Rehearsals 

Youth Band  & Houston Brass Band Full Rehearsal

Saturday June 13, 2026

9:45 am

10:00 am - 11:15 am

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

Call Time 

Warm Up & Sectional Rehearsals

Youth Band Rehearsal

Lunch

Houston Brass Band Quintet & Clinician Masterclass

Sectional Rehearsals

Youth Band Rehearsal

Sunday June 14, 2026

1:00 pm

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ​​

Call Time 

Warm Up & Sectional Rehearsals

Russel Gray Masterclass

Youth Band & Houston Brass Band Rehearsal

Joint Concert - Youth Band & Houston Brass Band​​

**Schedule subject to change

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