Dovercourt Band Camp 2024

OTTAWA’S BEST
WITH OTTAWA’S
TOP BAND LEADERS!
SUMMER 2023
SUMMER 2024
A presentation of
DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE |
WWW.DOVERCOURT.ORG

Developed and directed by some of the top high school band
teachers in Ottawa, this highly specialized program offers
campers an opportunity to learn something new or to improve
on a current instrument. Take your place on stage and perform
at a special concert with fellow campers on Friday.
WHY JOIN BAND CAMP?
• Campers receive approximately 3 hours/day of small group instruction
• Great preparation for the school band
• Free instrument rental for the duration of the camp
• Souvenir recordings and end-of-session concert
• Games, outdoor play, crafts & other camp activities
• Dovercourt Quality Day Camp standards,
including HIGH FIVE® certified staff
YOUR CHOICE OF INSTRUMENTS
Trombone
French horn
Baritone horn
Trumpet
Tuba
Percussion
Bass guitar*
(*please supply your
own bass guitar & amp)
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass clarinet
Alto saxophone
Tenor saxophone
Baritone saxophone
The six string guitar is NOT
offered at Band Camp as the
provided music literature is for
wind ensemble only.

CAMPS & DATES
Beginner
(9-12yrs; no playing experience necessary)
Week 1:
July 8 - 12, course# 20463, $420
Week 2:
July 15 - 19, course# 20464, $420
Level 1:
(10-14yrs; 1 full year of band in school)
July 22 - 26, course# 20465, $420
HOURS
9:00am to 4:00pm
Additional pre & post camp is
available 7:30-9:00am &
4:00-6:00pm
LOCATIONS
Dovercourt Recreation Centre
& various local schools.
REGISTER
• Online @ www.dovercourt.org
• By phone @
613-798-8950 ext 0
• In person @ Dovercourt
Recreation Centre,
All campers will receive a free instrument rental for the
week of camp courtesy of Musicare, Inc, Carlsbad Springs

YOUR TEACHERS
Nick Roy
Nick Roy is an instrumental music teacher and band
director at Merivale High School in the OCDSB. Beginning
as a high school student in 2007, Nick was a founding
staff member of Dovercourt's Band Camp, and is thrilled
to now be in charge of the program. As an educator, Nick
has had the pleasure of providing many learning and
performing opportunities elsewhere in the community;
he currently sits on the executive committee of Capital
Region MusicFest, and directs a jazz ensemble for adult
learners with the Ottawa New Horizons Band program.
His school ensembles have consistently performed at
high levels of ability, including receiving invitations to
MusicFest Canada's National Festival.
Meghan Heeney
Meghan is an instrumental music teacher and band
director in the OCDSB. Meghan has worked with various
music programs in the Ottawa area, showcasing her
versatility by successfully leading diverse ensembles at
Canterbury High School and Osgoode Township High
School including concert bands, jazz bands, saxophone
quartets, and senior saxophone ensembles. Meghan's
commitment to excellence is evident in her ensembles'
numerous performance opportunities, including
collaborations with the Carleton University Saxophone
Faculty, participation in the Capital Region Musicfest, as
well as the Queen's University Dan Band Festival.
Beyond the classroom, Meghan has been serving as the
Administrative Director of the Carleton University Jazz
Camp since 2013. Her dedication to fostering the next
generation of jazz musicians is evident through her
direction of beginner jazz ensembles during the annual
all-ages camp.