St. Petersburg Summer Band Camp 2026
Hosted by: Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Zion
Human Services, Inc.
Location: 955 20th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
Camp Dates: Monday, June 8–12, 2026
Check-In: Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Mt. Zion Progressive
Accommodations/Housing: Eckerd College
Location: 4200 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Finale: Field Showcase: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The St. Petersburg Summer Band Camp is a five-day immersive, HBCU-inspired experience designed to develop musicianship, discipline, leadership, cultural pride, and performance excellence.
Participants will engage in full ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, masterclasses, leadership development sessions, and marching/conditioning activities, culminating in a community showcase.
In addition to musical development, students will benefit from on-campus accommodations, daily meals, music theory and wellness sessions, and exposure to college and career pathways—all within a supportive environment that fosters growth, confidence, and meaningful connections.
For many students, this transformative week will serve as a pivotal moment that nurtures talent, builds confidence, and inspires future academic and personal success.
Instrumentation and technique session include:
Drum Major Training
(Participants selected by Band Directors)
Woodwinds
Flute
• Clarinet
• Saxophone (alto, tenor)
Brass
• Trumpet
• Mellophone
• Trombone
• Baritone
• Tuba/Sousaphone
Percussion
• Snare
• Tenors
• Bass drum
• Cymbals
• Auxiliary percussion (optional)
Auxiliary
• Flags
• Majorettes
