Gramercy Brass Band Camp 2026

WELCOME TO THE 22ND EDITION OF GRAMERCY BRASS BAND CAMP!!

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This is the most current information about Gramercy Brass Band Camp 2026 and registration instructions. If you have additional questions, please reach us via email at GBBC@gramercybrass.org.

 

Location

John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University
Address: College Avenue, Montclair, NJ
(First building on the right after entering the “Normal Avenue” campus entrance)

 

GBBC will again take place at the state of the art JOHN J. CALI SCHOOL OF MUSIC at Montclair State University. Cali School of Music at MSU is the first building on the right on College Avenue after entering at the “Normal Avenue” entrance to the campus. 

 

Here is a link to the Cali School of Music website: https://www.montclair.edu/john-j-cali-school-of-music/

 

Early student drop off can be arranged in advance by reaching us with an email at GBBC@gramercybrass.org.

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Key Dates

• Camp Dates: Monday, July 27 – Saturday, August 1, 2026

• Early Registration Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026

• Scholarship Application Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026

 

Registration Information

Registration for GBBC 2026 is now open!

 

Tuition Schedule

• Early Registration Discount rate (up to March 6, 2026): $600

• Full Tuition: $800 (March 7, 2026, and following)

 

Once you have completed the online registration form, you will receive an invoice via email which will include methods of payment and a payment plan option.  

 

Scholarship Opportunities

If you would like to apply for a scholarship after the close of early registration (March 6, 2026), please fill out and submit the SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FORM also found on our website.

 

Scholarship requests must be submitted by July 13, 2026.

 

For more information about scholarships for GBBC 2026, please email us at GBBC@gramercybrass.org.

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Should you receive a scholarship, you will next receive an email containing an invoice which will also include various methods of payment. An option for a payment plan will also be made available within the invoice. 

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Who Should Attend Gramercy Brass Band Camp?

GBBC is open to all Brass and Percussion students with band experience from Grade 6 through 12 as follows:

• Cornet, Flugel Horn, Trumpet

• Eb Tenor Horn, French Horn

• Tenor or Bass Trombone

• Baritone/Euphonium

• Tuba

• Orchestral/Band Percussion

 

Note: GBBC is a percussion section reading program, not suited for drum set students who do not read music and may be seeking a jazz or rock style experience.

 

Ensembles Offered 

Depending on enrollment, GBBC will offer THREE levels of brass bands, and a percussion ensemble.

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JUNIOR Level / Grade 6 - 8 (grade 5 may apply if there is some band experience)

SENIOR Level / Grade 9-12

PREMIER BRASS BAND / The advanced performing ensemble of GBBC. Entry to Premier Brass is by audition only. Please see Premier Brass Band outline below.

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PREMIER BRASS BAND (PBB):

The PBB is available to brass and percussion students seeking a strong performance challenge, who want to reach high in a fast-paced environment. Acceptance into the PBB is by audition. If you are interested in trying out for the PBB, it is important that you email us so that we can provide these details to you separately.  Please reach us at GBBC@gramercybrass.org and place Premier BB in the subject line.

 

Ensemble Placement

​Students attending GBBC in 2026 will be placed in an ensemble according to age and the details provided about the student's experience communicated in the registration form. Ensemble chair placement will be determined by the directors. Chair placement is based upon the situation that will best serve the student as well as the ensemble.

 

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

We encourage percussion students to attend GBBC. Once our percussion faculty members have a chance to work closely with students on opening day, they will determine placements in ensembles which will also include percussion ensemble.

 

EUPHONIUM/BARITONE STUDENTS

In 2025, GBBC offered the Thomas K. Pinto Euphonium Chair, a coveted position presented in honor of our beloved Dr. Thomas Pinto. Dr. Pinto served as Principal Euphonium of Gramercy Brass Orchestra for over 20 years and was actively involved in the creation of Gramercy Brass Band Camp. Students wishing to be considered for the Thomas K. Pinto Euphonium Chair should contact us via email at GBBC@gramercybrass.org.

 

Staff Assistants (College Student Interns)

We welcome college students who would like to join with us to help with our program as volunteers. Staff assistants are not paid positions. A staff assistant is best served as someone who is seeking experience in rigorous performance challenges and/or someone seeking an opportunity to work with young students under the supervision of a full faculty member. Staff Assistants are also asked to help support the day to day operational needs of the program beyond music and ensemble assignments. 

 

If you would like to be considered for a Staff Assistant position, please contact us via email at GBBC@Gramercybrass.org

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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy and Other Policies:

• $50 of your payment will be non-refundable as an application fee.

• 50% of your payment may be refunded prior to Monday, July 6, 2026.

• There will be no refund for cancellations beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. 

• GBBC will follow policies mandated by MSU concerning all health regulations.

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Food Options:

• Students are asked to bring their own lunch to GBBC.

• There are limited food purchase locations on campus Monday - Thursday. However, our lunch time is limited and the wait time at these locations can be long.

• GBBC will have water and light snacks on hand throughout the day. In an effort to create less plastic waste, we encourage students to bring their own water bottles each day to refill.

• Traditionally, GBBC provides a pizza lunch on Friday. More on this closer to GBBC.

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Parking on the MSU Campus: 

There is ample drop-off space in front of the Cali School of Music Building on College Avenue, right off “Normal Avenue.”  Parking on Campus is limited to the RED HAWK PARKING DECK, located just beyond the Cali School of Music Building to the left of Kasser Theatre. There is a daily MSU parking charge of approx $12. 

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Email: parking@montclair.edu for more information or call 973-655-7580. 

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There is also a small amount of street parking outside of the MSU campus if available. There MAY be free parking in lots located around the MSU campus. GBBC has no control or connection with campus summer parking policies. A call to MSU parking or security might provide an update on the free parking question.
 

Finale Concert

For 2026, our Grand Finale Concert is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 1st. Exact time and location TBD.

 

One official GBBC t-shirt will be provided to each student prior to the concert for a unified appearance in performance.
 

Gramercy Brass Band Camp is presented as a day program offered from 9am through 4pm.
 

Daily Schedule

• GBBC operates from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Early student drop off can be arranged in advance by reaching us with an email at GBBC@gramercybrass.org.

• A sample Daily Schedule will be posted on our website. 

• Afternoon sessions aim to feature guest artists, masterclasses, or faculty presentations. For updates, visit our website.

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Questions? Email us at GBBC@gramercybrass.org

 

We look forward to greeting you at Gramercy Brass Band Camp #22!

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