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FINE ARTS

UMS BAND CAMP

An opportunity for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade Urbandale band students to help them start getting back in shape for band. Students will have full group rehearsal time, small group sectionals, and will learn about instrument care and maintenance. *Just a Reminder Note: Students will meet in the UMS band room and should wear comfortable clothing.

Please, bring your own instruments and Essential Elements Lesson Book 1. Percussion equipment will be supplied, but please bring your own snare drum sticks and Essential Elements Book.  The camp band will perform a concert for parents and guardians on Friday, August 7 at 2:15 PM in the UMS East Gym.  (For students entering grades 6th – 8th). Instructor(s):  Nancy Schultz and Daphne Monson

  • DATES:  Monday, August 3- Friday, August 7, 2025
  • TIME: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Grades 6-8 | 2026-27)
  • LOCATION: Urbandale Middle School - Band Room (7701 Aurora Ave)
    • Use UMS front door entrance, Band Room is down the hall to the right
  • DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  July 31st, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  • FEE: $60.00 / participant ($65.00 after July 31)
  • REGISTER HERE

URBANDALE SHOW CHOIR EXPERIENCE

  • DATES:  Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 9, 2026
  • TIMES:
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    (Grades 4-6 | 2026-27)
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM      (Grades 7-9 | 2026-27)
  • PERFORMANCE TIMES:  Thursday, July 9, 2026
    • 11:45 AM                   (Grades 4-6)
    • 3:45 PM                     (Grades 7-9)
  • LOCATIONS: Urbandale High School - Vocal Music Room | Performing Arts Center (7111 Aurora Ave)
  • DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  July 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
  • IMPORTANT: Please note that in order to receive a complimentary camp t-shirt, you must register by June 19th at 12pm. You can still register for camp past June 19th, but your student WILL NOT receive a camp shirt. 
  • FEE: $120.00 / student
  • REGISTER HERE

OPUS SUMMER CAMP | 6TH-9TH GRADE

  • DATES:  Monday, August 3 - Friday August 7, 2026
  • TIMES:
    • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Entering 6th Grade (2026-27)
    • 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Entering 7th/8th Grade TREBLE CHOIR (2026-27)
    • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Entering 7th/8th Grade BASS CHOIR (2026-27)
    • 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Entering 9th Grade (2026-27) - DIFFERENT LOCATION 
  • LOCATION: 
  • 6th-8th Grade groups: Urbandale Middle School - Choir Room (7701 Aurora Ave)
  • DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  July 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
  • FEE: $40.00 / student
  • REGISTER HERE