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Thank you to Haley for sharing their SWC memories! She attended camp from 2018-2019.

"My favorite SWC memory would have to be thumbs up night because that was when you would really see how much everyone supported one another and helped each other improve. I would have so much fun those nights because my group would always be hyping each other up to get a thumbs up and we all became super close."
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Thank you to Mark McKeon for sharing their SWC memories! He attended camp from 1970-1972 at the original camp ground in Syracuse, IN.

"I remember memorizing the commands and steps for the Drum Major First Class test, coming back to teach, and using the skills I learned to become Drum Major of the MSU Spartan Marching Band."
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Thank you to Sofia Grimsley for sharing their SWC memories! She attended camp from 2021-2023.

"My favorite SWC memory from any year is the experience of Thumbs Up. This event offers so much encouragement from staff and other fellow campers! The excitement from getting all thumbs up from each member of your squad is so fulfilling! On the other hand, if you have to restart, there are so many high-fives waiting for you as you run to the back of the line. Also, the music is perfect to dance to!"
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A huge thank you to Ultimate Drill Book! Over these past three weeks, they have been an amazing partner! It not only made our teaching easier, but it made the learning process so much more impactful for our students! From everyone at Smith Walbridge Clinics, thank you, Ultimate Drill Book!

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A special thank you to our hosts, , for the past couple of weeks! You have truly made the experience for our campers a special one!

Do you stretch with your band? Stretching is a great way to start any rehearsal at home. It gets our bodies ready for the physical demands of show, but it also gives the band members time to focus and align to the goals of the day.

Congratulations to our students who received the honor of Drum Major First Class in the Corps Style this past week! They passed through a four phase test consisting of conducting, command calling, marching ex*****on, and general marching arts knowledge. Outstanding job!

Congratulations to all of our students who earned conducting awards from our Drum Major Clinic this week! Fantastic progress from all students! They are truly going home as better musicians!

What outstanding students this week at our Drum Major Clinic! These students from Dr. Ricky Suk's's band were awarded a variety of honors for going above and beyond! Best of luck to them this fall!

What outstanding students this week at our Drum Major Clinic! These students from Dr. Craig Aarhus's band were awarded a variety of honors for going above and beyond! Best of luck to them this fall!

Congratulations to our students who received the honor of Drum Major First Class in the Mace and Traditional Styles this past week! They passed through a four phase test consisting of conducting, command calling, marching ex*****on, and general marching arts knowledge. Outstanding job!

What outstanding students this week at our Drum Major Clinic! These students from Dr. Amy Knopps's band were awarded a variety of honors for going above and beyond! Best of luck to them this fall!

Name: Sarah Hamdy
Year: College Sophomore
School: Tulane University
City: New Orleans, LA
Band: Dr. Knopps
Favorite Experience: “Getting comfortable with the people here and getting comfortable with my ability to successfully lead other people”
Best Advice: “Success does not define your self worth” and “Confidence and passion should drive your success”

Name: Gus Sibbing
Year: Senior
School: Quincy Notre Dame High School
City: Quincy, IL
Band: Dr. Aarhus
Favorite Experience: “My favorite experience has been meeting different people from all around the country”
Best Advice: “Lock in”

Name: Ethan Smith
Year: Sophomore
School: Clawson High School
City: Clawson, MI
Band: Dr. Suk’s Band
Favorite Experience: “I love going to conducting class”
Best Advice: “Self confidence is the key to success”

Congratulations to our squad of the day which will be performing during closing ceremonies tomorrow!

Name: Frankie Bullinger
Year: Junior
School: Saugatuck High School
City: Saugatuck, MI
Band: Dr. Knopps
Favorite Experience: “My favorite part is Thumbs Up because of the positivity and the energy that it has”
Best Advice: “Ensuring I use proper technique when conducting, as well as taking direction positively”