UNT Blast featuring Santa Clara Vanguard

July 17, 2025
About the Workshop

The University of North Texas (UNT) College of Music and Santa Clara Vanguard are excited to present a one-day educational marching event, UNT Blast, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Participants are invited to UNT campus in Denton for the day to learn, rehearse, and perform with the staff and members of Santa Clara Vanguard through a variety of sessions and events.

High school band students and directors may experience the day individually or as a group. Discounts are available for band directors bringing 10 or more students (see Registration Information for details).

All events of the day will be house on UNT's Denton Campus followed by the DCI Denton show at UNT's DATCU Stadium.

Tuition & Fees
  • $25 - Registration Fee
  • $175 - Tuition

Band directors bringing a minimum of 10 students, can coupon code for students to receive a $50 tuition discount. Students must each register separately, however we can accept group payments. Please email music.camps@unt.edu to request a tuition discount coupon code and/or discuss group payment options PRIOR to completing registration.  

Registration Information

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Workshops) and Program (UNT Blast). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

Registration Deadline

  • July 1, 2025

Registration Policy

  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
  • Tuition for this program is all-inclusive. We are unable to provide partial refunds for meals, t-shirts, DCI Denton tickets, etc.
  • Participants must be current high school students (rising freshmen-rising seniors). 
Refund Policy
  • Requested by July 1, 2025 – Full refund less $50 ($25 registration fee + $25 administrative fee).
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after July 1, 2025.
    • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided at the start of the day. 
Sample Schedule
8:00am - 9:00am Registration
9:00am - 10:30am Session 1
10:30am - 12:00pm Session 2
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 3:00pm Session 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm Session 4
4:00pm - 6:00pm Closing Session
6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner & Travel to DATCU Stadium
8:00pm - 11:30pm DCI Denton Performances @ DATCU Stadium
11:30pm Dismissal

Additional questions? Please email music.camps@unt.edu or call (940) 369-6541.