The University of Dayton's New Horizon Summer Camp, has been an integral part of the campus in Dayton, Ohio, since the summer of 2001.

As the birthplace of powered flight, Dayton, Ohio, is a great city to visit. In addition, one may contribute to history-in-the-making by playing an instrument in the summer band institute for mature adults. Notable places to visit after rehearsal activity are: Carillon Park, the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum, the National Parachute Museum, the National Aviation Hall of Fame and various sites of the Aviation Trail, a national park which celebrates the Wright Brothers' achievements. One of its most notable sites is the Wright Brothers' original shop.

Past summer band camps have featured visits by the brass ensemble of the Air Force National Band of Flight. Each year of the New Horizons Band Camp features a final concert performance with guest artists.

Camp Information

Please check this page regularly for updates and registration information.

Housing: Double and single occupancy in University suite housing (optional) is offered at the Virginia Kettering facility.

Non-participants in the camp activities program are welcome and registration covers accommodation.

Facilities for the camp include Reichard Hall, the music department practice rooms for rehearsals, and the Boll Theater for the final concert. Affordable housing will be in Virginia Kettering Residents' Apartments or local motels or hotels. University facilities will provide attractive accommodations for the opening reception, the festive lunch and the final party.

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To register for New Horizons Band Camp, click here or use left navigation menu bar. For additional registration options, please call 937-229-2347.

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To view photos of the UD New Horizons Band, click here.

Questions? Please e-mail Denise Quillen at Denise.Quillen@notes.udayton.edu or call 937-229-2347. Or, contact the New Horizons Band Camp Founder, Roy Ernst at royernst@aol.com. You may also click here to obtain additional information about this organization at the national website for New Horizon Bands.