The Blue Knights Experience is THE way for you to learn, connect, interact, and engage with the Blue Knights through BKX Perform! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best in he world on how to elevate your performance skills. Begin your journey to gain experience with what drives the Blue Knights technique and pedagogy through this exclusive opportunity. BKX Perform! will help you grow as an individual, a leader, and form life-long connections with a community.
The 2023 BKX-Perform! DATR Clinic starts in:
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until 9am July 15, 2023
What is the 2023 BKX-Perform! DATR Clinic, and what does it include?
The 2023 BKX-Perform DATR clinic is a day of learning and instruction for brass, woodwinds, percussion, color guard and drum majors. Participants will spend the day learning techniques, exercises and a piece to perform. The clinic culminates with a performance in Canvas Stadium in front of the crowd, as the opening act for Drums Along the Rockies 2023!
The clinic will be an all-day event! Registration begins at 8am and will be held on the Colorado State University campus. Registration includes a BKX shirt (shirt not guaranteed if you register after July 1st) lunch and dinner. Clinic registration does not include a ticket to Drums Along the Rockies (get show tickets here.
The 2023 BKX-Perform! DATR Clinic starts in:
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until 9am July 15, 2023
FAQ
Camp/Clinic Events
Since the BKXperience 1-Day clinics are only part of one day, less is required to participate! Aside from paying your clinic fee, see below for the list of needed items for each section.
BRASS & WOODWINDS
Please bring your own instrument, a water jug, sunscreen, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement in warm weather. Consider a hat and sunglasses as well!
PERCUSSION
Please bring sticks and/or mallets, a water jug, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement. Front ensemble percussion instruments will be provided. Battery and applicable front ensemble are highly encouraged to bring a practice pad if not able to bring your own drum.
COLOR GUARD
Please bring your own 6′ flag, a water jug, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement. Gloves are optional.
Yes, parents may observe the clinic. Parents are also more than welcome to join our team of volunteers for Drums Along the Rockies! Parents should use the camp volunteer signup on our Current Volunteer Requests page, and will need to submit proof of vaccination.
You should try to eat before the clinic begins.
At our 1-day clinics, there will be a break for lunch and dinner where food will be provided.
Our clinic will begin with registration at 8:00 am and a welcome meeting at 9:00 am. The 1-day clinic typically concludes at 7:00 pm.
We highly encourage registering ahead of time as this enables us to better prepare for the number of attendees and ensure we have adequate staff, instrumentation and food available.
Please feel free to reach out to info@ascendperformingarts.org, and we’ll be happy to help answer any questions or discuss accommodations!