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Camps for aviation, band fans
Registration is open for University of North Texas summer camps and workshops.
-- Staff report
Aviation Career Education Academy
Ages: High school juniors, seniors and recent high school graduates
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12-16. Lunch is provided
Deadline: First come, first served
What: Students will fly with an experienced instructor and even co-pilot a small plane, fly drones, build model aircraft, use flight simulators, visit an air traffic control center, and learn about the physics that makes flight possible and become familiar with aviation and aerospace education and career paths.
Where: Erma C. Johnson Hadley Northwest Center of Excellence for Aviation, Transportation and Logistics, Tarrant County College's training site at Alliance Airport, 2301 Horizon Drive in Fort Worth.
Cost: $299
More information: Contact Mark Loud, TCC aviation instructor, atmark.loud@tccd.edu or 817-515-7248.
30th annual Bradetich Double Bass Masterclass
Ages: Advanced high school and college double bass students
When: June 20-24 on the UNT campus
What: Daily two-hour sessions on technique, orchestral repertoire and interpretation of solo literature. Bass ensembles rehearse throughout the week.
Cost: Information available upon registration.
More information: http://strings.music.unt.edu/bradetich-master-class
Drum Major & Student Leadership Camp
Ages: High school band students
When: June 22-25 on the UNT campus
Deadline: First come, first served
What: Conducting and student leadership development
Cost: $450 for resident students, $350 for commuter students
More information: www.studentsleading.org/drum-major
For a full listing of summer camps - open to children, teens and adults - visit http://music.unt.edu/
Featured image: Northwest High School senior Austen Williams at the Aviation Career Education Academy Program's ACE Camp, co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, University of North Texas and Tarrant County Colleges, at Alliance Airport Friday June 19, 2015, in Fort Worth Tx. Photo by Al Key/DRC Northwest High School senior Austen Williams at the Aviation Career Education Academy Program's ACE Camp, co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, University of North Texas and Tarrant County Colleges, at Alliance Airport Friday June 19, 2015, in Fort Worth Tx. Photo by Al Key/DRC