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Austin Saxophone Ensemble • ASE

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP APPLICATION

For saxophonists who love band — and saxophonists who live for it.

📅 July 6–10
🕘 9:00am–12:00pm
📍 Henry Middle School (Cedar Park, TX)
💵 Tuition: $275
🗓 Deadline: June 22

Open to all incoming 7th–12th grade saxophonists
(yes — even if you only play in marching or jazz band!)

Two Tracks. One Great Week.

🎶 Ensemble Experience

(Middle & High School)

For students who want to:

  • Build confidence and fundamentals
  • Play chamber music in small groups
  • Improve tone, rhythm, and technique
  • Head into next year feeling stronger

If you like band, you’ll love this week!

🔥 Elite High School Intensive

(Audition Required)

For advanced high school students ready for serious challenge and growth.

Featuring Dr. Nathan Mertens
Assistant Professor of Saxophone, University of Colorado Boulder

Designed for:

  • Top-band & All-State students
  • Students considering music in college
  • Players seeking high-level coaching and artistic growth

This track is intentionally small and rigorous.
Not all applicants will be placed in the Elite group. Students not selected will still participate fully in the Ensemble Experience and continue to be challenged in a strong musical environment.

🎧 Elite Audition Guidelines

(Only if applying to the Intensive program)

  • Submit two excerpts (max 30 seconds each)
  • One fast, one slow preferred
  • Record on your phone or computer
  • Upload in the form or email to aseyouth@gmail.com

Ready to Join?

Step 1: Complete the registration form [jump to form]

Step 2: Submit tuition ($275) [jump to payment]

Scholarships available — email aseyouth@gmail.com

Come learn. Come grow. Come play. 🎷

Step 1: fill out and submit this form


Step 2: pay through PayPal


Step 3: relax knowing that you’re one of the coolest saxophonists in the Austin area. 😎  🎷 

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Sponsored by

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REGISTRATION CLOSED - GET INFO

Registration for our 2025 Summer Camp is now closed! If you are interested in receiving information about future ASEYouth activities such as our Fall and Spring ASEYouth ensembles, next year’s summer camp, and more, please join our mailing list below. And as always, keep on playing!

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Sponsored by

The logo of Summer Camp sponsor Strait Music
3 ASEYouth participants posing with their saxophones