MEF Band Camp 2026 Registration Form

MEF Band Camp 2026 Registration Form

Camp tuition is due at time of registration.
2026 CAMP DATES/CAMP SITES
Tuesday-Friday, June 9-12, 2026, 8:30am-3:30pm: Marcos de Niza High School, 6000 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ, 85283.

Campers selected by audition for the High School Honor Chamber Ensembles will have an extended camp day until 4:30pm, Tuesday-Friday.

Campers selected by audition for the Middle School Chamber Ensembles will rehearse on Wednesday-Friday, 8:00-8:30am.

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12:00-6:00pm, Dress Rehearsal and Camp Concert: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. The free culminating camp concert will held in the Tempe Center for the Arts Theater from 4:00-6:00pm. High school campers will arrive at 12:00pm and middle school campers will arrive at 2pm. Depending on large ensemble placement, some incoming 9th graders will be considered high school campers and some incoming 9th graders will be considered middle school campers. Slight time adjustments to the 6/13/26 schedule may be made in late spring.

LARGE ENSEMBLES (with general guidelines for placement)
The camp will have four large ensembles: Wind Ensemble (10-12th graders and graduated seniors), Symphonic Band (9th-12th graders), Middle School Honor Band (7th-9th graders), and Concert Band (7th-9th graders). Ensemble placement audition music/instructions will be emailed to registered campers in April. Campers' ensemble placement audition, campers' grade level in fall 2026, and large ensemble instrumentation limits will determine large ensemble placement.

TUITION
Camp Tuition is $400. There are NO REFUNDS available for MEF Band Camp deposits or tuition paid. Early registration discounts and limited financial aid are available.

FINANCIAL AID
Limited financial aid is available for students who would otherwise not be able to attend MEF Band Camp. Please contact Carol Mellis, Camp Director, cmellis@musicianenrichmentfoundation.org, if you require financial assistance in order to attend MEF Band Camp. Please wait to apply for camp until financial assistance has been approved.

HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
High School Leadership Team (HSLT) is open by application to 15 exceptional students entering 11th grade, 12th grade or graduated 2026 seniors. HSLT members participate in all camper activities, receive leadership training, coach middle school chamber ensembles, provide leadership for the younger campers and assist the camp staff as needed. Tuition is $150 total. There is a separate online application for the HSLT. Click this link to apply to the HSLT.

FIRST TIME AT MEF BAND CAMP?
If this is your first time at MEF Band Camp, please have the brief Instructor Recommendation Form submitted on your behalf by your current band director or private music instructor. You can find the form by clicking and scrolling down on "Band Camp" on the menu bar at musicianenrichmentfoundation.org. Returning campers do not need to provide the Instructor Recommendation Form.

Minimum Experience Required for MEF Band Camp:
- 10th-12th graders/graduating seniors: 2 years of band instruction
- 7th-9th grade: 9 months of band instruction
The camp director will determine camper eligibility soon after registration is received and will contact parents/guardian if a student does not seem to have the required experience/age/skill to be successful at MEF Band Camp. In the rare case of this occurring, the registration will be voided and a refund for camp tuition will be made.

PERMISSION/LIABILTY FORMS AND ELECTIVE REQUESTS:
Campers' permission/liability forms and elective requests will be available through Jotform in May. Links will be sent to the parent email(s) listed on the camp registration form.
Parent Information
Parent/Guardian's Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternate Phone Number (Optional)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian's Email*
example@example.com
Secondary Email Address
Please complete if you would like all camp information to be emailed to more than one person.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student Information
Student's Name*

First NameLast Name
Current School Name*
Student's Grade Next Fall*
Please enter a NUMBER (ex. 9 or 10 or 11, etc.)
Current Band Director's Name*
"NA" if not applicable.
Current Band Director's Email*
example@example.com, "NA" if not applicable.
Primary Band Instrument*
Please list the primary instrument the student plays, ex. trombone, flute, etc.
Secondary Band Instrument(s) (Optional)
Describe Student's Musical Experience*
Please tell us about your musical experience and list any Awards, Honors, or Leadership Positions.
Additional Information
FINANCIAL AID
Limited financial aid is available for students who would otherwise not be able to attend MEF Band Camp. Please contact Carol Mellis, Camp Director, cmellis@musicianenrichmentfoundation.org, if you require financial assistance in order to attend MEF Band Camp. Please wait to apply for camp until financial assistance has been approved.
Do you require financial assistance to be able to attend MEF Band Camp?*

YesNo
Have you emailed Carol Mellis, Camp Director, requesting financial assistance?

YesNo
FREE LUNCH
Campers usually bring a lunch from home but we can provide a free lunch for your child if needed. The free lunch will be a sandwich, fruit, chips, and a drink.
Do you require a free lunch?*

Yes, I am requesting a free lunch to be provided.No, I will bring my own lunch.
PROVIDING INSTRUMENTS
If you currently use a school instrument, please check with your band director to ensure your use of your school instrument over the summer. Most directors are very happy to allow you to continue using a school instrument but you do need to ask them well in advance. You can rent most instruments for one month for $25.00 from a local music store.

Percussion students will need to bring snare sticks, bell/xylophone mallets, and marimba mallets for camp. Please ask your band director to allow you to borrow these items for camp, if you don't own them. While we cannot guarantee that every item will be used by every percussionist, having these items available will be extremely helpful.
I understand I must provide and bring my own instrument.*

I understand.
AUDIO RECORDING
Online ensemble placement audition music/instructions will be emailed to registered campers in April 2026.
I will be able to submit the ensemble placement audio recording by May 11, 2026.*

YesNo
MEF Band Camp 2026 Tuition Payment

Please review the tuition options and make your selection. Before selecting a pre-approval payment option (financial assistance) please email cmellis@musicianenrichmentfoundation.org for approval.
RETURNING CAMPERS:
Full Tuition is $330.00 if paid by March 15, 2026. You can pay the Returning Camper Early Registration Deposit of $50.00 at registration and we will invoice you the remaining $280 before the March 15, 2026 payment deadline. You can also pay the Returning Camper Early Registration Full Payment of $330.00 at registration if you prefer to make only one payment.

NEW CAMPERS:
Early Registration Tuition is $365.00 (December 15, 2025 - March 15, 2026)
Discounted Tuition is $390.00 (March 16 - May 1, 2026)
Full Rate Tuition is $400.00 (May 2 - June 9, 2026)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Contact Carol Mellis, Camp Director, cmellis@musicianenrichmentfoundation.org for financial assistance pre-approval before applying for camp.

Partial Financial Assistance Rate - $250 total payment (Pre-approval required.)
Tempe Resident Financial Assistance Tuition Rate - $50 total payment (Pre-approval required.)

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MEF Band Camp 2026 New Camper Early Registration TuitionNew Campers! MEF Band Camp 2026 Early Registration Tuition - $365. Payment is due at time of registration. Registration/Payment deadline is 3/15/26.

$365.00

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MEF Band Camp 2026 Returning Camper Early Registration Full PaymentReturning Campers! MEF Band Camp 2026 Returning Camper Early Registration Full Payment - $330. Payment is due at time of registration. Payment deadline is 3/15/26.

$330.00

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MEF Band Camp 2026 Returning Camper Early Registration Deposit OnlyReturning Campers! MEF Band Camp 2026 Returning Camper Early Registration Deposit is $50. Total tuition is $330. Remainder of $280 is due by 3/15/26 (you will receive an invoice reminder and link to make the final payment by the 3/15/26 deadline).

$50.00

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$250.00

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MEF Band Camp 2026 Tempe Resident Financial Assistance Tuition RateThis tuition rate is available to 20 Tempe residents who would otherwise not be able to attend camp. Pre-approval required. Tempe Residents, you may be asked to submit a recent mailing that displays your name and home address to establish your residency status.

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