Rushmore National Music Camp

is sponsored in part by

38th Annual
SENIOR HIGH CAMP
August 3-9, 2008

Camp Judson near Keystone, South Dakota

Making music . . . making friends!

The Senior High Camp is located in the beautiful Black Hills just 40 minutes from Rapid City, South Dakota.
Camp Judson provides modern facilities in a rustic atmosphere surrounded by unforgettable beauty.
Mt. Rushmore is within hiking distance from the camp, and Mt. Baldy, another well known granite-topped mountain, is clearly visible from Camp Judson.

The camp has a main lodge where evening concerts and other evening activities are held. The staff at Camp Judson prepares delicious home-cooked meals in a beautiful new air-conditioned dining facilty.

18 cabins house students with a ratio of 7 campers to 1 counselor. Cabins include a fireplace and a half bath.

All students must play in band.

Limited health insurance is carried by Camp Judson, and a camp nurse provides consultation for students.

The Jazz Band and Rushmore Singers Concert is held at Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Amphihteater on
Friday, August 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Plan to attend the Rushmore National Music Camp Band and Choir Final Concert
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Amphitheater.

After the concert, you can enjoy a complete lunch in
the Dining Room at the visitors center for a reasonable price.

Concerts are free and open to the public. Entrance to the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is free.
Parking requires the purchase of an $8.00 special-use pass that is valid for a year from the date of purchase.

Guest Band Conductor-

Dr. William F. Malambri, Jr.
Professor and Director of Bands, Wind Ensemble Conductor, and Instrumental Conducting Teacher since 1978 at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Past and Prospective Senior High Faculty Members (2008 faculty subject to change)

Flute-

Sue Makeever
Private teacher in Bozeman, Montana, and principal flutist with the Billings Symphony Orchestra, Billings, Montana

Amy Switzer
Instrumental music teacher in the Deadwood-Lead Schools.

Oboe, Chorus, and Rushmore Singers-

Ellen Diischer
Director of Music at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, and professional oboist, Hastings, Minnesota

Clarinet-

Dr. Alan LaFave
Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Professor of Clarinet, Director of Bands, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD

Saxophone and Jazz Band-

Frederic J.B. Hemke
Selmer Clinician and Professor of Woodwinds at Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD

Bassoon and Rushmore Music Camp Director-

Dr. Paul Moxness
Professor of Woodwinds and Music Eduation at Minnesota State University at Mankato

Trumpet-

Dr. Calvin Hofer
Chair of the Music Department and Director of Wind Studies at Mesa State University, Grand Junction, CO, where he also conducts the MSU Wind Symphony and coordinates the music education program.

Chris Hahn
Professor of Music (Brass and Band),
Black Hills State College, Spearfish, SD
PLEASE NOTE: Chris Hahn is on leave this year to pursue doctoral studies.

Rushmore Music Camp TrumpetTeacher Emeritus-

Dr. Harold Krueger
Professor Emeritus, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and brass choir specialist
After serving as the Trumpet Teacher and Conductor of the Brass Choir for some 25+ years at Rushmore National Music Camp, Dr. Krueger has decided to assumed an emeritus status in 2005. Dr. Krueger's career in South Dakota has been long and marked by success after success. Last year he received the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts for the State of South Dakota. He and his wife Phyll will continue to serve on the Board of Advisors.

French Horn-

Casey Danielson
Music Teacher, Iola, WI

Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium-

Dr. Randy Kohlenberg
Conn Trombone Artist and Conn-Selmer Educational Specialist, Professor of Trombone at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Percussion-

Terry Beckler
Percussion specialist and Band Director at Minnesota State University at Marshall

Voice/Piano, Camp Accompanist, Assistant Camp Director-

Deb Wantoch-Yess
High School Choral Director, Waseca High School Waseca, MN

Voice-

Dr. Diana Moxness
Professor of Voice at the Minnesota State University at Mankato, and active teacher, performer, adjudicator, and clinician

Piano and Administrative Assistant-

Christine Leichtnam
Music Teacher, Rapid City, SD, Schools and Member of the Rapid City Symphony Orchestra

Head Counselor-

ReNae Jackson
Instrumental Music Director, Gregory, South Dakota

The 1880 Train is seen frequently every day.
The whistle has become a familiar camp sound.