The 2020 St. Mary’s University Summer Music Camp is ONLINE through a structured week of masterclasses, private lessons and elective courses.
Registration is now closed.
We welcome you to join us for our music camps during the coming school year, as well as in Summer 2021.
If you have questions about future camps, please contact Matthew Mireles, D.M.A., St. Mary’s University Department of Music Chair, at mmireles1@stmarytx.edu.

Featured Faculty

Danny Taubenheim
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet, St. Mary’s University; Associate Principal Trumpet, San Antonio Symphony

Holgen Gjoni
Adjunct Professor of Cello, St. Mary’s University; Cello, San Antonio Symphony

Steve Peterson
Adjunct Professor of Trombone, St. Mary’s University; Principal Trombone, San Antonio Symphony

Erin Murphy
Assistant Professor of Flute, Oklahoma State University

Renia Piotrowski-Shterenberg
Assistant Concertmaster, Violin, San Antonio Symphony

Daniel Wang
Viola, San Antonio Symphony

Zlatan Redzic
Bass, San Antonio Symphony

Cory Sales
Percussion, United States Army National Guard Band

Rosemary Engelstad
Associate Professor of Music, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Leelanee Sterrett
Acting Association Principal Horn, New York Philharmonic

Demondrae Thurman
Internationally renowned Euphonium soloist; Professor, Indiana University

Alicia Cordoba Tait
Professor of Oboe, St. Mary’s University

Derek Fenstermacher
Principal Tubist, St. Louis Symphony

Kristin Hayes, D.M.
Professor of Flute, St. Mary’s University

Jason Robb
Director of Bands at Rouse High School, and Program Coordinator of Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps

John Dominguez
Director of Bands at John Paul Stevens High School

Beau Bujol
Associate Director of Bands at John Paul Stevens High School and former drum major of Louisiana State University Marching Band
High School Level Faculty
Trumpet
Danny Taubenheim, Professor of Music, St. Mary’s University; San Antonio SymphonyHorn
Leelanee Sterrett, New York PhilharmonicTrombone
Steven Peterson, Adjunct Professor of Trombone, St. Mary’s University; San Antonio SymphonyEuphonium
Demondrae Thurman, Internationally renowned soloist, professor at Indiana UniversityTuba
Derek Fenstermacher, St. Louis SymphonyViola
Daniel Wang, San Antonio SymphonyFlute
Erin Murphy, Assistant Professor of Flute, Oklahoma State UniversityClarinet
Rosemary Engelstad, Associate Professor of Music, Indiana University of PennsylvaniaSaxophone
Gene Centeno, recording and performing artistPercussion
Cory Sales, United States Army National Guard BandViolin
Renia Piotrowski-Shterenberg, Assistant Concertmaster, San Antonio SymphonyMiddle School Level Faculty
Trumpet
Erin Thomas, Band Director, Geneva School of BoerneHorn
Alex Melendez, Director of Bands, Katherine Stinson Middle SchoolEuphonium
John Caputo, United States Air Force BandTuba
Jay Hagy, Band Director, Noel Grisham Middle SchoolBass
Zlatan Redzic, San Antonio SymphonyCello
Holgen Gjoni, Adjunct Professor of Cello, St. Mary’s University; San Antonio SymphonyViolin
Renia Piotrowski-Shterenberg, Assistant Concertmaster, San Antonio SymphonyFlute
Kristin Hayes, D.M., Professor of Flute, St. Mary’s UniversityClarinet
Guerrina Esparza, Director of Bands, Hector Garcia Middle SchoolOboe
Alicia Cordoba Tait, D.M.A., Professor of Oboe, St. Mary’s UniversitySaxophone
Bobby Baiza, Band Director, John B. Connally Middle SchoolBassoon
Amy Palzik, Director of Bands, Joel C. Harris Middle School
Online Classes
Warmup and Fundamentals Class
Students will begin the day playing along with the teacher through their warmup and daily exercises that advance their playing abilities. Students are grouped in a Zoom videoconference meeting with others with the same instrument and ability level.
Masterclass
Students will continue in their groups to focus on daily topics and exercises specific to each instrument’s advancement.
Electives Periods
Each student will choose two electives.
Private Lessons
Students will end the day with one-on-one lessons with their teacher.
Elective Courses
Marching Fundamentals
Geared toward middle school and early high school students, students will learn the basics of Texas marching band fundamentals from Jason Robb, Director of Bands at Rouse High School, and Program Coordinator of Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps.
Drum Major Techniques
Intended for students planning to audition for drum major positions and current drum majors, taught by Beau Bujol, Associate Director of Bands at John Paul Stevens High School and former drum major of Louisiana State University Marching Band.
Jazz Improvisation
Explore the basics of learning how to improvise in jazz music.
Audition Prep
Learn strategies for successful preparation and performance for all-state auditions.
Composition
Develop your creativity and musical imagination by learning how to compose your own music.
Fundamentals of Sound Recording
Develop skills to successful record and produce quality recordings using free software and an easy to learn platform.
Sight-Reading/Ear Training
Advance your music reading and listening skills. This course will arm you with tools to help you learn music faster and more effectively.
Music Theory
Learn the fundamental structures of music. Focus will be on chord structure, tonality, and harmonic analysis.
Conducting
Explore the fundamentals of leading ensembles as the conductor. Emphasis will be on beat patterns, cues and gestures.
Leadership Training
Learn the necessary skills for leadership positions in your home band or orchestra from one of Texas’ most beloved and respected teachers, John Dominguez, Director of Bands at John Paul Stevens High School.
Participant Requirements
Each participant will need their own internet access, and a standard Zoom account to attend the sessions. St. Mary’s University is not responsible for data usage charges from cellular providers.
Internet Access
Sessions will be held through Zoom, a videoconferencing app. Participants will need to have a Zoom account, but only the free version is required. You will not need to upgrade your account to participate. Desktop computers are recommended, but mobile devices are also useable.
Zoom
Each teacher will email their section packets to the students, which will include the warm-up and masterclass materials. Printing of the packet it recommended but viewing digitally is also acceptable.
Section Packets
Each participant will need access to an instrument to participate fully in the section sessions.
Instruments
Contact Us
For more information about the St. Mary’s University Summer Music Camp, contact Matthew Mireles, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands.
Matthew Mireles, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands
St. Mary’s University
mmireles1@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3421
