The Quincy University Music Department will host its 9th Annual Summer Percussion Ensemble Camp for students entering grades 7-12.

The camp runs from 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 in the Connie Niemann Center for Music (17th &Seminary Road).

The cost of the camp is $125 per participant and includes meals and two nights lodging on campus.

Under the direction of Bill Machold, QU assistant professor of music and director of bands,  students will rehearse a variety of percussion ensemble music for large and small groups and present a concert at 4 p.m. on Thursday June 23. Guest directors include area educators Jill Steinkamp and Rebecca Washington. This year’s camp will feature guest artist Candice Hill, a percussionist and steel drum performer from the Kansas City area. Candice will perform with the students and present solo material.

For more information or to register, email Bill Machold at machowi@quincy.edu.