Multi State Camps
The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, multiple locations
multiple locations (MA, NJ, OH, OK, CO, NC). Our curriculum focuses on conducting, peer leadership, and showmanship. Instructors are all current and former college and DCI drum majors in addition to being music educators. Additional bonus instruction from Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Scott O’Neil, Dr. Lauren Reynolds and Heidi Sarver. Students are rising high school freshmen through rising high school senior. Students are both drum majors/field commanders and students aspiring for a band leadership role. Super DMA at MA; Drum Majors, Guard, Band.
Details: CO: Boulder 7/8-11, NC: Charlotte 6/24-27, OK: Norman 6/24-27, OH: Westerville 7/7-10, NJ: Lawrenceville 7/15-18, MA: Westfield 7/29-8/1.
Tuition with housing: $810
Contact: info@drummajor.org.
http://drummajor.org/
California
Band at the Beach Music Camp, San Diego. This the 35th annual weeklong music day camp for Middle and High School band students. Eligibility: grades 7-12.
Details: Camp Location: Pacific Beach Middle School, 4626 Ingraham Drive. 7/7-11.
Tuition: $400. Free for graduated seniors. Discounts include military and siblings. A few scholarships are available for those in need.
Contact: StefSchmitz@gmail.com (camp registrar) or mizdell@gmail.com (Dell Schroeder)
bandatthebeach.org
Hidden Valley Master Classes, Carmel Valley are immersive, week-long learning intensives for advanced players. Participants enjoy opportunities for learning, advancement, and creating relationships within the musical community. It’s a testament to our exceptional teaching faculty and the caliber of students that many Hidden Valley master class participants have gone on to hold important positions in major orchestras and universities around the world. Students and teaching faculty live on campus and spend meals and free time together.
Tuition with housing: $1,150, tuition alone: $850.
Hidden Valley Programs:
Elaine Douvas Oboe Master Class: This session features solo performance coaching with piano accompaniment, orchestral excerpts/audition preparation, reed making workshop, and recital by Elaine Douvas.
Details: 6/8-13. 21 students, 3 teachers.
Contact: info@hiddenvalleymusic.org
https://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org/event-oboe-master-class-with-elaine-douvas_
724.htm
Mark Kosower Cello Master Class: This session features solo performance classes with piano accompaniment, orchestral excerpts/audition preparation, recital by Mark Kosower, and score study/preparation.
Details: 5/26-31. 16 students, 1 teacher
Contact: info@hiddenvalleymusic.org,
https://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org/event-cello-master-class-with-mark-kosower_722.htm
Robert Walters English Horn Master Class: This session features solo performance classes with piano accompaniment, orchestral excerpts/audition preparation, oboe d’amore class, reed making, recital by Robert Walters, and score study/preparation.
Details: 5/26-31. 18 students, 1 teacher.
Contact: info@hiddenvalleymusic.org,
https://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org/event-english-horn-master-class-with-robert-walters_723.htm
Summer@SFCM, San Francisco. Residential academies and day camps for aspiring young musicians provide the chance to experience what studying at SFCM might be like. 2025 offerings include Guitar Workshop, Harp Immersive, Technology and Applied Composition Immersive, Vocal Academy and Online Composition. Details: Dates, times and tuition rates vary by program. Ages 18 and under. June-July. 25 students/session, 4 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $1,590-$2,140, tuition alone: $850-$1,150.
Contact: summer@sfcm.edu
https://sfcm.edu/study/summer-sfcm
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Summer Intensives – Programs in Songwriting, Music Industry, Voice, and Global Jazz, Los Angeles. Summer Intensives for High School Students.
Details: 8 Weeklong sessions from 7/7- 8/15. 22-25 students/session.
Tuition: $1,556
Contact: summerintensiveprograms@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/summer-intensives-for-high-school-students/
Wildwood Music Camp, Glendora. For over 50 years Wildwood Music Camps, a registered non-profit, has provided week-long programs to middle and high school students on both band and orchestral string instruments. We provide an 8 days and seven nights all inclusive program for students. All counselors and coaches are vetted through LIVE SCAN. We strive to have a counselor-student ratio of 1:10 or less. Coaches and conductors are chosen from the ranks of California music educators, professional performers or an occasional graduate student.
Details: 7/6-13 (Intermediate); 7/13-20 (HS), 50 students, 12 teachers.
Tuition with Housing: $895 (2024 rate may have small increase)
http://www.wildwoodmusiccamp.org
Colorado
Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, Denver
Held at University of Denver, this is America’s premier brass workshop. (Recommended for high school juniors and older.) Faculty include many of the most famous names in the business. Tuition scholarships of $500 available for most registrants. Daily ensemble coaching, concerts, faculty recitals, career development seminars, and masterclasses. Private lessons also available. Auditors welcome.
Details: 7/6-12.
Tuition alone: $975, dorm housing available.
Contact: mendezbrassinstitute@gmail.com
http://mendezbrassinstitute.com/
Alexander Technique PLUS, Boulder. For 30 years we have offered somatic study to the musical community, an experience that includes significant aspects of the Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, movement, mindfulness, and psychology, all in the service of inclusive well-being. All ages are welcome. Our team: Amy Likar (DMA in flute, Director of Training for the Association for Body Mapping Education), James Brody (Director of the Musicians’ Wellness Program at the CU College of Music) and Matthew Tomatz (embedded psychotherapist to the College of Music). Amy and Jim provide effective strategies for efficient movement and thinking. Using an integrative approach, Matt will present daily sessions that will deepen the program through mindfulness, yoga, breath practices, and performance psychology. We encourage Master of Music Education students to join us for guidance on how to bring these powerful tools into your classrooms. Anyone with appropriate standing is eligible to receive one graduate credit through CU Continuing Education for an additional fee.
Details: 6/23-27. 3 teachers.
Tuition: $400 ($350 students/seniors.)
Contact: brody@colorado.edu.
https://www.colorado.edu/music/academics/centers-programs/musicians-wellness-program-mwp
Lamont Summer Academy, Denver. A two-week live on campus program for young musicians in state-of-the-art facilities, with world-renowned artist faculty. For instrumentalists, singers, pianists and composers, ages 14 through 18. Study privately, and participate in chamber music, master classes, wind ensemble, orchestra, and modern music groups. Additionally students can take classes in theory and musicianship, conducting, music technology and music entrepreneurship.
Details: 6/18-7/2.
Tuition with housing: $2,500, tuition alone $1,950. (Scholarships available)
Contact: lamontacademy@du.edu
https://liberalarts.du.edu/lamont/summer-academy
Florida
Chamber Music Intensive, Jacksonville. On the riverfront campus of Jacksonville University, a week of immersive musical study with our distinguished faculty including chamber music, masterclasses, performances, private lessons, and All-State audition preparation. Enrollment available for current 8th graders through class of 2025 seniors. Applicants must provide a video audition at time of application, including a solo and 2 three octave scales, by April 11.
Details: 6/8-14. 40 students, 8 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $700.
Contact: ucmi@jacksonvilleedu.onmicrosoft.com
https://www.ju.edu/music/chamber-music-intensive-competition.php
Florida State University Summer Music Camps, Tallahassee is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive summer music programs, and has been providing outstanding summer music instruction for over 84 years. We offer one-week camps in June and July for middle school and high school musicians. Programs are offered in chorus, band, orchestra, jazz, keyboard, guitar, and marching/color guard leadership for beginner through advanced musicians.
Details: 6/8-7/5. 50-350 students
Tuition with housing: $537-$648, tuition alone: $365-$415.
Contact: musicccamps@fsu.edu
https://music.fsu.edu/events/camps-festivals/summer-music-camps/
Augusta University Music Conservatory Summer Camp, Augusta provides young musicians with an enriching environment to develop their musical skills through daily rehearsals, performances, and optional private lessons. The camp fosters growth by offering personalized instruction from professional musicians, ensemble participation, and a chance to perform in a final concert.
Details: Dates TBD.
Tuition: $290
Contact: https://www.augusta.edu/pamplin/music/conservatory/music-camp.php
Smith Walbridge Clinics, Charleston
Specialized training in marching band-related activities for high school through college students since 1949! Clinics: Drum Major, Section Leader, Drumline & Front Ensemble, Color Guard, Mace & Signal Baton, and Student Conductor. Held on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, taught at various levels, according to experience, beginner-advanced.
Details: July 2025. 1,000 students, 5-300 per session, 75 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $300-$625 depending on session, tuition alone $240-$505.
Contact: swclinics@swclinics.com
https://www.swclinics.com/
Smith Walbridge Clinics: Directors Clinic, Drill Design Clinic, Charleston
Directors Clinic: Comprehensive- marching band directors and college music majors. Taught by experienced, nationally famous educators in their field! Drill Design: For school and college directors, private writers/designers, & music majors only. Pyware in beginning & advanced levels, fills at 25. Beautiful lab provided or bring own laptop for use.
Details: July. 25 students, 8 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $365-$425 depending on session (all meals included), tuition alone $295-$320 depending on session (lunch and dinner included).
Contact: swclinics@swclinics.com
https://www.swclinics.com/
Bienen School of Music Summer Session Workshops, Evanston. Taught by prestigious Bienen School faculty and a host of renowned guest artists, these intensive experiences are designed to challenge musicians to achieve the next level in their career. All workshops are one week. 2025 offerings: Conducting and Wind Music Symposium, Guitar Workshop, Northwestern Bach Academy, Percussion Symposium, Violin Institute, and Vocal Performance Seminar.
Details: Dates vary.
Tuition: $750-800
Contact: summermusic@northwestern.edu
https://www.music.northwestern.edu/academics/summer-session/workshops
Illinois Summer Youth Music, Urbana. One-week residential programs for senior and junior high musicians. Twenty-five different offerings include traditional band, orchestra, choral and jazz programs, as well as pre-college programs for individual instruments, musical theatre, composition, music technology, hip-hop, piano and more.
Details: 7/6-11, 7/13-18. 300 students 100 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $700-$850, tuition alone $500-$600
Contact: isym@illinois.edu
https://music.illinois.edu/engagement/isym/Butler Community Arts School at Butler University, Indianapolis. Summer is the perfect time for students choose from 20 camps (music, theatre, dance) at the Butler Community Arts School (BCAS) located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis. Camps serve the age groups of 7-11 and 12-18 and are offered with both commuter and residential options.
Details: June-July.
Tuition: varies
Contact: bcas@butler.edu
https://www.butlerartscenter.org/camps/
Indiana University Summer Music Clinic, Bloomington. Students currently in grades 8-12. Full orchestra, concert bands, (auditioned) jazz bands, sectionals, master class, chamber ensemble or elective class (conducting, composition, jazz improvisation, music theory, or leadership). Instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet; alto, tenor, baritone sax; horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion.
Details: 6/15-21. 227 stud., 35 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $910, commuter: $650 (includes lunch and dinner).
Contact: iusmc@iu.edu,
https://blogs.iu.edu/jsomsmc/
Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival, Valparaiso is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students (grades 8-12), taking place on the campus of Valparaiso University. Students take part in a joyful and immersive musical community and receive advanced instruction from nationally recognized faculty through private lessons, large ensembles (band, choir, and symphony orchestra), chamber music, studio classes, and electives (conducting, composition, jazz, musical theatre, and more).
Details: 6/22-7/20. 150 students, 50 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $2,795, tuition alone $1,000.
Contact: admissions@lutheransummermusic.org
https://www.lsmacademy.org
Iowa
Iowa Summer Music Camp, Iowa City
The University of Iowa School of Music offers the Iowa Summer Music Camps (ISMC) to give students specialized musical training including group instruction, master classes, and classroom instruction in many phases of instrumental music – all in a major university campus setting in one of America’s favorite college towns. This summer, ISMC will offer 2 sessionsthat will include Jazz, Percussion, Horn, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Bassoon and others. Camp faculty are UI School of Music faculty and nationally-recognized guest artists.
Details: Sessions: 6/15-20 and 6/22-27. 100 students, 24 teachers.
Tuition: $350 for commuters, $715 for residents.
Contact: amanda-stout@uiowa.edu
https://iowasummermusiccamps.uiowa.edu/
UNI Jazz Combo Camp, Cedar Falls. This will be a week-long exploration of jazz music for high school students, including performances, workshops, jam sessions, masterclasses and more, offering a curriculum that covers jazz style, improvisation, theory, ear training, and performance through daily combo rehearsals and two concerts. The camp is intended for high school students, those going into 10th grade and above, and instructors.
Details: 6/15-20. 50 students, 7 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $600 (includes an air-conditioned dorm room, breakfast, lunch and dinner). Commuter tuition: $450 (includes lunch and dinner). Early bird discount of $25 prior to May 1).
Contact: chris.merz@uni.edu
https://music.uni.edu/jazzcampKansas
Midwestern Music Camp, Lawrence
Camps include Middle School and High School Band, Choir, and Orchestra, and the new School of Rock Chalk & Jazz Workshop. (High School Orchestra is full orchestra.)
Details: 6/8-12: MS/HS Choir, MS Band, HS Full Orchestra. 6/15-19: MS Orchestra, HS Band. 7/13-17: School of Rock Chalk & Jazz Workshop 40 teachers.
Tuition: TBD.
Contact: musiccamp@ku.edu
music.ku.edu/mmcMaine
Camp Encore/Coda, Sweden. Bring your music to Sweden, Maine! We embrace classical, jazz, rock, pop, Broadway and contemporary musical styles, all under the guidance of our professional staff, in the beautiful, inspirational surroundings of our 60-acre wooded campus on the picturesque shores of Stearns Pond in Sweden, Maine. Band, orchestra, jazz band, chorus, rock band, jazz choir, chamber music, private lessons, swimming, arts & crafts, paddle boarding, soccer, cookouts, tennis, musical theater, campfires…it all goes together at Encore/Coda to make a great summer of exceptional musical exposure and lasting memories of fun and friendship. Our campers range from 3rd grade-11th grade.
Details: 6/25-8/10. 100 students/session, 20 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $4,250-$10,250 depending on age and length.
Contact: cara@encorecoda.com
https://www.encorecoda.com
Winter Harbor Music Festival, Winter Harbor. WHMF is a chamber music workshop with an orchestral component located on the Schoodic Peninsula (Acadia National Park) for intermediate to advanced musicians, college aged and older. Rehearse and perform standard repertory with faculty in a relaxed and supportive environment and play in the orchestra for Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
Details: 8/1-18.
Tuition with housing: one week $1,600, two week $3,000. One week tuition alone $1,000.
Contact: info@winterharbormusicfestival.org
https://www.winterharbormusicfestival.org/
Maryland
Peabody Piano Week, Baltimore provides an immersive experience for high school and college pianists, as well as teen artists seeking advanced training or preparing for auditions. Participants study with esteemed Peabody faculty, including Alexander Shtarkman, Chad Bowles, and Hyun-Sook Park, alongside guest artist Timothy Hoft. The program combines masterclasses, musicianship courses, focused practice, and performance opportunities to elevate their pianistic skills.
Details: 7/21-25.
Tuition with housing: $1,795, tuition alone: $1,525.
Contact: peabodyprep@jhu.edu
https://peabody.jhu.edu/piano-week
Peabody Summer Guitar Institute, Baltimore offers immersive programs for classical guitarists of all ages and skill levels, including tracks for youth (ages 6–12), teens (ages 12–18), adult enthusiasts, and aspiring artists preparing for advanced study or conservatory auditions. Participants will learn from Peabody Conservatory’s esteemed faculty members Manuel Barrueco and Franco Platino, alongside international guest artists Meng Su, João Luiz, and Junhong Kuang, as well as Summer Guitar Institute faculty artists. Each track features a comprehensive curriculum with daily instruction, ensemble experiences, and performance opportunities.
Details: 7/14-18.
Tuition with housing: $1,460, tuition alone: $1,135.
Contact: peabodyprep@jhu.edu
https://peabody.jhu.edu/summer-guitar-institute
Massachusetts
ARIA International Summer Academy, South Hadley. Intensive sessions for flutists, clarinetists, violinists, and cellists ages 16-28. 8 private lessons per session and daily master classes. For intermediate, advanced, and pre-professional students.
Details: Session 1: 6/18-7/3, Session 2: 7/5-7/20.
Tuition with housing: $3,100/session, tuition alone $1,550/session.
Contact: mtetel@yahoo.com
https://www.ariaacademy.com/
Visual Design Retreat, Orleans offers band directors and drill writers a wealth of information on Pyware 3D Drill Design, along with the opportunity for refreshment in Orleans, Massachusetts overlooking Cape Cod Bay. Come away energized and equipped to provide cutting-edge drill instruction for your marching band, drum corps, winter guard, or indoor drumline.
Details: 6/16-6/20. (adult) 16 students, 2 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $1,750
Contact: info@artsempoweringlife.org
artsempoweringlife.org
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offers four two-week sessions June-August in band, orchestra, jazz, choir, creative writing, harp, piano, art, dance, and theater for students in grades 5-12. Advanced programs for winds, percussion, and strings require placement by audition. Significant scholarships based on merit or financial need.
Details: Session 1: 6/25-7/6, Session 2: 7/9-20, Session 3: 7/23-8/3, Session 4: 8/6-17.
Tuition with housing: $1,780-$1,880, depending on major.
Contact: admissions@bluelake.org.
http://www.bluelake.org
Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen. Interlochen Arts Camp is the summer music camp for young musicians in grades 3-12, with programs in a variety of genres, instruments, and skill levels. Depending on age, Interlochen offers 1-6 week program options where students will practice and perform in a beautiful natural setting, work with incredible guest artists and conductors, and forge friendships with students from around the world who share a passion for music.
Details: 6/14/25-8/3/25
Tuition with housing: $1,950-$10,180.
Contact: admission@interlochen.org
https://bit.ly/interlochen-music-2025
Interlochen Symphonic Band Camp, Interlochen. Join more than 90 adults from across the United States and around the globe and experience the joy of ensemble performance in a challenging, supportive, fun, and friendly environment. The repertoire will be tailored to the ensemble size and experience level. Repertoire from past seasons include Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi, Khan by Julie Giroux, The Thunderer by John Philip Sousa, and more. You will work with renowned faculty throughout the duration of this course.
Details: 8/5-10 (adult)
Tuition alone: $626 (fee until 4/1)
Contact: gary.gatzke@interlochen.org.
https://www.interlochen.org/college-creative-arts/programs/symphonic-band-camp
MPulse Summer Performing Arts Institutes, Ann Arbor. A burst (or pulse) of meaningful instruction, relationship building, and growth. MPulse is a transformative experience for young artists that launches them into the college audition process with a newfound confidence, knowledge base and passion for the arts. Participants study with our world-renowned faculty on the U-M Ann Arbor campus. MPulse is a residential program open to students entering grades 9-12 for the 2025-26 school year.
Details: 6/29-7/5. 20 students, 3 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $1,950
Contact: mpulse@umich.edu
https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/youth-programs/mpulse/
Missouri
CMU Music Camp, Fayette is a summer music camp for musicians in grades 7-12. The camp is divided into choir camp and band camp. Students are welcome to enroll for both! Each three-day camp allows for individual attention from instructors and time to make friends.
Details: Choir: 6/9-11, band: 6/11-13. 125 students.
Tuition with housing: $240 for 1 session, $450 for both.
Contact: finearts@centralmethodist.edu
https://centralmethodist.edu/about/fine-arts/events/summer-music-camp.html
Nebraska
Sounds in the Summer Marching Band Clinic, Kearney. A skills and leadership camp for high school drum majors and color guard members. Open to students in grades 9-12.
Details: 6/18-20. 50 students, 5 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $200, tuition alone: $140.
Contact: biermanda@unk.edu
https://www.unk.edu/academics/music/music_outreach.php
New Hampshire
UNH Summer Youth Music School, Durham. Students concentrate on a major instrument or voice part and choose electives to broaden their experience. They associate with talented young musicians who share their excitement about music, and they study with outstanding teachers and freelance artists.
Details: Junior Session July 12-16. Chamber Intensive July 18-19, Senior Session July 19-27. 80-100 students, 25 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $549-$899 tuition alone $349-$699.
Contact: music.info@unh.edu
https://cola.unh.edu/music/outreach/syms-summer-youth-music-school
New Jersey
Mt. Tabor Music Camp, Parsippany. We are a 4 week summer music camp offering daily lessons on all brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments. We offer a comprehensive jazz program including ensembles and improvisation. Our guitar and string/electric bass program provides students on all levels with lessons and ensembles. We also have elective classes in music theory, composition, piano and drum set.
Details: 6/30-7/25. 10 teachers.
Tuition: $375.
Contact: tabordirector@gmail.com
http://mounttaborband.com/
New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University Summer Band Camp, Portales. The ENMU Music Department is proud to offer the Eastern New Mexico University Summer Band Camp. During camp, you will attend daily band rehearsals, learn from faculty during small group instruction on your specific instrument, and participate in a different topic class each day. Camp is open to students entering grades 9-12.
Details: 6/9-6/11.
Tuition: $75, with lunch. 10 teachers.
Contact: Pamela.Shuler@enmu.edu
https://www.enmu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/college-of-fine-arts/academic-departments/department-of-music/events/day-camp
Eastern U.S. Music Camp, Hamilton
Now in its 48th year for students ages 12-18, our camp is located at Colgate University, one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.S. Counselors supervise campers 24/7. Two and three-week sessions include jazz/rock bands, orchestras, choirs, and chamber ensembles. Students on all instruments at any level can improve musical skills (theory, harmony, and composition and arranging) through private lessons, daily classes, workshops, guest artists, and weekly concerts and recitals. Students may study more than one instrument/voice. There are opportunities for daily recreation. The camp offers a friendly, productive atmosphere.
Details: Sessions run from 6/29-7/13, 7/6-7/20, 6/29-7/20. Atten-dance varies by session.
Tuition with housing: varies, tuition alone $1,450-$2,175.
Contact: kalmeida@easternusmusiccamp.com
http://www.EasternUSMusicCamp.com
Ithaca College Summer Music Academy, Ithaca
The Ithaca College Summer Music Academy offers a two-week intensive residential music camp experience for students entering grades 10-12 and a one-week experience for students entering grades 7-9. Ensemble rehearsals, ability group chamber ensembles, theory classes, an All-Academy choir, electives, recreation activities and special evening events are part of both experiences. Private lessons with Ithaca College faculty and experienced teachers are also offered.
Details: HS: 7/13-7/26, INT: 7/27-8/3. 95-125 students/session, 75 teachers.
Tuition with housing: HS: $2,500, INT: $1,250.
Contact: jcarr@ithaca.edu
https://www.ithaca.edu/summer-music-academy
Crane Youth Music, Potsdam, is a program for middle and high school students ages 12-18 at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Study band/orchestral instruments, voice, piano and harp. Daily courses include masterclasses and like ensemble/chamber music with Crane faculty, ensemble rehearsals with Crane conductors, and elective courses. Crane Youth Music celebrates 50 years of high quality summer music.
Details: 7/6-12. 300 students, 35 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $895, tuition alone $575.
Contact: cym@potsdam.edu
https://www.potsdam.edu/cym
Eastman School of Music – Summer@Eastman, Rochester offers high level students a diverse, individualized and world-class music education experience through the Eastman School of Music. Explore the excitement and rigor of a conservatory setting with week-long institutes devoted to your instrument or specialties or collegiate classes in Music Education, Music History, Music Leadership and Music Theory. Programs include favorites such as Alexander Technique, Choral Masterworks, and Summer Jazz Studies as well as our one-week institutes for flute, organ, saxophone, horn, trombone, trumpet, and tuba/euphonium. In-person and online options for 2025
Details: 6/3-8/3
Tuition: Varies by program
Contact: summer@esm.rochester.edu
https://summer.esm.rochester.edu/
Fredonia Summer Music Festival, Fredonia. At SUNY Fredonia’s Summer Music Festival, young musicians have the chance to dive deep into their passion, learn from world-class faculty, and connect with a vibrant community of fellow music lovers. Summer is the perfect time to explore new sounds, unleash your creativity, and take your musical skills to the next level! MS Band: 6th-8th graders. HS Band: 9th-12th graders through rising college freshmen. Piano: 8th-12 graders. Choral: 8th-12th graders. Composition and Songwriting: 8th-12th graders. String: 8th-12th graders. Modern Band: 8th-12th graders.
Details: Band/Piano/Chorus/Composition & Songwriting: 6/29-7/5; Modern Band: 7/13-18; String Camp: 7/20-26. 15-60 students/session.
Tuition with housing: $995, tuition alone $785.
Contact: summermusicfestival@fredonia.edu
http://fredonia.edu/summermusic
Skidmore Jazz Institute, Saratoga Springs. The Institute, now in its 38th year, is led by Brian Carucci (Director) and Todd Coolman (Artistic Director). The faculty are top jazz practitioners who are also gifted educators. Students work closely with faculty in daily combo rehearsals, improvisational and special classes. Private and semi-private lessons distinguish this institute from other similar summer camps. The Institute’s concerts feature the Skidmore Faculty All-Stars and invited guest artists in performance, and afternoon master classes offer additional opportunities to learn from these master musicians. Students have the opportunity to perform during the program and attend the Saratoga Jazz Festival.
Details: 6/28-7/12. 60 students, 14 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $3,209.50, tuition alone $2,330.
Contact: summerjazz@skidmore.edu
https://www.skidmore.edu/summerjazz/
Summer Jazz Workshop and Junior Jazz Workshop, New York. The Summer Jazz Workshop for high school jazz musicians is an intensive program – offered in 4 weeklong sessions – that provides a unique immersion experience in the heart of New York City. Students participate in ensembles, classes, and workshops with renowned faculty. The Junior Jazz Workshop is for students grades 6th through 8th who have some prior experience on their instrument.
Details: Session 1: 6/30-7/5, Session 2: 7/7-12, Session 3: 7/14-19, Session 4: 7/21-7/26. 40-60 students, 18 teachers.
Tuition with housing: HS $1,900/
week, tuition alone $1,250/week. Jr program $950/week.
Contact: info@jazzartsny.org
https://www.jazzartsny.org/sjw
Luzerne Music Center, Lake Luzerne. Since 1980, Luzerne Music Center has been the summer home to thousands of musicians, balancing a high intensity music festival and a traditional summer camp experience in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Students at LMC are trained in both large and small ensembles, with additional private lesson instruction and small choice based group classes. Orchestral musicians ages 9 to 18 come from all over the world to train at LMC’s campus located in the foothills of New York’s Adirondack Park.
Details: 6/22-7/5, 7/6-18, 7/21-8/17.20 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $1,650/week. Contact: info@luzernemusic.org
https://www.luzernemusic.org/
North Carolina
Brevard Music Center Summer Institute & Festival, Brevard. Brevard Music Center stands as one of this country’s premier summer training programs and festivals. Our programs include orchestra, piano, high school voice, opera, composition, saxophone, classical guitar, and jazz for students ages 14-29.
Details: June-August. 500 students per summer, 80 teachers.
Tuition: varies by program.
Contact: admissions@brevardmusic.org
https://www.brevardmusic.org/institute/
Cannon Music Camp, Boone – founded in 1969 – is a comprehensive three-week music camp at Appalachian State University in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring intensive college preparatory work in performance and music theory. Camp is open to rising high school freshmen to rising college freshmen in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Piano, and Harp. Ensemble performances include band, orchestra, choir, jazz, and small groups. Campers attend weekly lessons and masterclasses, experience world-class guest artist performances and seminars, and can explore voice, conducting, and career opportunities. Scholarships are available through 3/15 (applying early is recommended).
Details: 6/21-7/12. 200 students, 40 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $2,950.
Contact: cannonmusiccamp@appstate.edu
https://cannon.appstate.edu/
Eastern Music Festival, Greensboro. Study at Eastern Music Festival, a pre-professional festival at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Programs include 5-week orchestral study, conducting, and piano programs, and 2-week tuba/euphonium and classical guitar institutes. Young artists participate in weekly performances, chamber music, private lessons, master classes, workshops, a concerto competition, and more! (Ages 14-23).
Details: 6/28-8/2. 285 stud., 50 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $6,475.
Contact: admissions@easternmusicfestival.org
http://easternmusicfestival.org/
Pipe Organ Intensive (POI) and Pipe Organ Encounter (POE), Winston-Salem. POI provides an opportunity for participants (ages 13-18) to further their abilities through individual and group instruction in the basic rudiments of organ technique, service playing, improvisation, fundamentals; an overview of organ literature, history, construction and design, and improvisation; and most importantly, an opportunity to meet and interact with peers.
Details: 7/13-19.
Tuition with housing: $881, tuition alone $347.
Contact: olsent@uncsa.edu
https://www.uncsa.edu/summer/music-summer-intensives/organ/index.aspx
International Music Camp, Dunseith. Founded in 1956, IMC offers over 40 one-week programs in all areas of the Fine Arts including Band Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Drama, Visual Art, and more. 2,000 grade 5-12 campers from 76 countries grow and learn together each season with instruction ranging from beginning to advanced. Auditions are not required.
Details: One week sessions running 6/15-7/26. 225-400 students each week, 150+ teachers.
Tuition: varies depending on program, starting at $660.
Contact: info@internationalmusiccamp.com
https://internationalmusiccamp.com/
Professional Development for Educators at IMC, Dunseith. Design your own professional development experience this summer! Join us for a Half-Week or Full-Week Professional Development and select the components that fit your needs. Work with leading guest conductors, active professional artists, and energetic teachers who are eager to share their expertise with you in the beautiful setting at the International Music Camp. Set up your schedule when you arrive at camp – classes, rehearsals, lessons, and seminars. You can observe multiple programs each week. Come prepared for individualized learning that fits your needs and your schedule.
Details: Half-week or one-week programs from 6/15-7/26.
Tuition: starts at $350 for a half week and $660 for a full week. Attendance: 5-10 PDE.
Contact: info@internationalmusiccamp.com
https://internationalmusiccamp.com/programs-and-sessions/professional-development/
Ohio
Summer Programs at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Clarinet Academy, Columbus. Clarinetists entering grades 9-12, and 2025 high school graduates will engage with peers; work with faculty, clarinet students and alumni; and enjoy the college experience on campus. Participate in private lessons and master classes; perform as soloists, in coached chamber groups, and as part of the Ohio State ClariNetwork clarinet choir.
Details: 6/8-11. 40 students, 5 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $510, tuition alone: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Double Reed Camp, Columbus. For students entering grade 8 (commuters only); grades 9–12 and 2025 high school graduates (resident or commuter) with at least one year of experience. Explore the art of reed-making, participate in master classes, enhance performance, explore repertoire, perform in chamber ensembles and a large double reed choir. Work directly with faculty and current students.
Details: 6/18-6/21. 50 students, 7 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $510, tuition alone: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Jazz Camp, Columbus. Intermediate and advanced jazz students entering grades 10-12 and 2025 graduates work side by side with Ohio State jazz faculty and students. Experience exciting skill-building sessions, informative master classes, energetic combo and big band rehearsals. Our non-competitive environment allows for individual growth and collaboration.
Details: 6/11-6/14. 50 students, 8 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $510, tuition alone: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Marching Band Clinic, Columbus. For brass and percussion student musicians entering grades 10-12 and 2025 graduates with at least one year of marching experience. Led by marching band staff and student leaders, participants learn the music and military-style marching fundamentals used by the Ohio State Marching Band as they contemplate a potential audition.
Details: 7/11-13. 250 students, 20 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $510, tuition alone: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Middle School Concert Band Academy, Columbus. A day program for middle-level concert band musicians to enrich their understanding of music in an enjoyable, non-competitive setting. Experience ensemble and sectional rehearsals with engaging repertoire, instrument-specific master classes, elective classes (ex. improv, jazz introduction, world drumming, ukulele, etc.) and a finale concert. For students entering grades 6-9.
Details: 6/22-27. 900 students, 15 teachers.
Tuition: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Saxophone Camp, Columbus. A highly interactive and enjoyable program where students strengthen classical and jazz skills through master classes, coached small groups, private lessons, performances and more. Led by both classical and jazz saxophone faculty. For students entering grades 9-12 and 2025 graduates.
Details: 6/8-11. 40 students, 5 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $510, tuition alone: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University String Teacher Workshop, Columbus. Designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of string teachers. A rewarding week of learning, building community, and making music. CEU and graduate credit available. Two program options: in-person and online. Dozens of sessions including instrument repair and maintenance; secondary string instrument skills; “New to Strings” track – foundational string teaching and playing skills for those new to strings; conducting and rehearsing; meeting the needs of diverse student populations; chamber music in the classroom; music reading sessions; eclectic styles; technology; teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced techniques; recruitment and retention; advocacy and community engagement; motivation; assessment.
Details: 7/6-12. 100 students. 15 teachers.
Tuition: varies.
Contact: lofdahl.2@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/string-teacher-workshop
The Ohio State University Summer Strings, Columbus is a two-week morning (9am-12) program of motivational hands-on training in technique and aural skill development, participation in chamber music ensembles, and large orchestra rehearsals in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Designed to meet the needs of students from various training styles. For students entering grades 4-9 with at least one year of playing experience.
Details: 6/16-20 and 6/23-27. 90 students, 15 teachers.
Tuition: $410
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Vocal Arts Camp, Columbus. In this day program, students entering grades 10–12 and 2025 graduates work with members of the Ohio State voice faculty to enhance their vocal performance abilities through one-on-one private lessons; classes on auditioning, acting the song, singing health; master classes; ensemble and stage craft work, culminating in a finale concert.
Details: 6/23-27. 40 students, 7 teachers
Tuition: $410.
Contact: YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu
https://go.osu.edu/ysmp2025
The Ohio State University Flute Workshop is with the Flute programs.
BGSU Summer Music Institute, Bowling Green. SMI features week-long intensive camp sessions designed to improve your playing, learn new skills, and meet new friends – all on a college campus. Camp participants will work with BGSU music faculty, current BGSU music students, and guest artists who will challenge and inspire.
Details: 6/15-20, 6/22-27.
Tuition with housing: $650, tuition alone $525.
Contact: summermusicinstitute@bgsu.edu
https://www.bgsu.edu/musical-arts/events/community-programs/summer-music-institute.html
Ohio University Summer Music Academy, Athens offers high school students an opportunity to study with esteemed Ohio University music faculty and guest artists for one-week in the beautiful foothills of southeast Ohio. Students choose from the following tracks – Band, Contemporary Music & Digital Instruments (CMDI), Piano, Strings, or Voice. All students participate in workshops, classes, and ensembles throughout the week. College credit is available by request. Merit-based scholarships are available. Register starting February 1st.
Details: 6/22-28. 120+ students, 15 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $790, tuition alone $385.
Contact: summerarts@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/summer-arts-programs/
UAkron Summer Music Camps, Akron. Summer Music Camps at The University of Akron are open for high school students ranging from incoming freshmen through graduating seniors. For both band and choir members. Work with faculty individually and collectively. No audition required. Closing concert open to the public.
Details: 6/9-13. 100 students, 10 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $500, tuition alone $250.
Contact: jjohnson@uakron.edu
https://www.uakron.edu/music/Summer-camp/
Oklahoma
OSU Cowboy Music Camp, Stillwater is a five-day music camp designed as instrumental intensives, where students will have the opportunity to have more individualized time with Greenwood School of Music faculty and more specified classes designed for their applied area. This includes: large ensemble participation and performance, instrument specific masterclasses, area-specific studio classes and warm-up classes, chamber music, and optional one-on-one private lessons.
Details: 6/1-5. 120 students, 25 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $600, tuition alone: $500.
Contact: musiccamp@okstate.edu
https://cas.okstate.edu/music/cowboy_music_camp/
Oregon
Summer Music Camps@UO: Jazz Improvisation Camp, Eugene. The University of Oregon Summer Jazz Improvisation Camp is for junior high through high school aged instrumentalists wanting to develop skills in the art of improvisation. The camp is designed for musicians with advanced improvisation experience as well as for performers wanting to learn how to improvise for the first time. The University of Oregon Jazz Studies faculty and a team of the region’s finest jazz artists/educators work with students at this week-long, work-intensive camp. The camp is open to all wind, percussion, guitar, bass (upright or electric), and piano players who are completing grades 7-12. Graduating seniors are welcome! A recorded audition is required as well as submission of the camp application form with parental permission.
Details: 7/20-25
Tuition with housing: $770, tuition alone $450.
Contact: musiccamps@uoregon.edu
https://musiccamps.uoregon.edu/
Pennsylvania
Mansfield High School Instrumental Music Camps, Mansfield.
Choose your focus: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Brass or Percussion. For beginner to advanced players. Residential music camp open to all students entering grades 9-12. Our expert camp faculty and instructors are committed to providing students with an exciting, positive, and rewarding experience. Engaging classes and lessons, instrument specific ensembles, mixed instrument chamber music, recreation in the Endless Mountains of PA, drum circles, final concerts, and much more. Join us for a week of learning fun!
Details: 6/29-7/3. 75 stud., 7 teachers
Tuition with housing: $550, tuition alone: $475.
Contact: cmoulton@commonwealthu.edu
https://www.commonwealthu.edu/find-info/camps/academic-camps
Mansfield Youth Music Camp
Outstanding Musical & Exploratory Experiences for Young Musicians! Our Youth Music Camp is designed for musical exploration, experimentation, growth and fun for young and beginning musicians of all levels of ability. Campers participate in a variety of classes, individual lessons, chorus, ensembles, and a musical. We encourage at least a full year on an instrument for band or orchestra. Youth Music Camp is a wonderful week of immersion in music for young musicians ages 9-14. Come explore the opportunities that await!
Details: 7/6-12. 50 students, 6 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $625. Tuition alone: $550.
Contact: cramere@udasd.org
https://www.commonwealthu.edu/find-info/camps/academic-camps
Csehy Summer School of Music, Langhorne. Through musical ensembles and private lessons, campers engage daily with highly-qualified faculty from colleges and orchestras across the country. Faculty challenge campers to higher levels of performance while nurturing their Christian faith. The high school program runs for 3 weeks. Students may attend for just 1 or 2 weeks, or for the whole 3-week session. The middle school program is a 6 day program.
Details: 6/29-7/4, 7/6-12, 7/13-19, 7/20-26. 120 students, 50 teachers.
Tuition with housing: Middle School: $875, High School: $975. Tuition alone: Middle School week only: $695.
Contact: info@csehy.org
https://csehy.org/
Marching Arts Education Summit, West Chester. Join us at West Chester University for the Marching Arts Education Summit presented by Vivace Productions. Nationally renowned clinicians will lead workshops on a wide range of topics. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the field, this program is designed to meet the needs of all marching arts educators. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills, build your network, and take your marching arts program to the next level!
Details: 7/21-24. (Adults)
Contact: info@vivaceproductions.com
https://www.wcupa.edu/music/marching-arts-education.aspx
Marywood Summer Music Academy, Scranton. Join us for an exciting week-long camp featuring tracks for band, orchestra, and choir students grades 7-12. Students engage with exceptional faculty and professional artists, collaborate with fellow student musicians in rehearsals, sectionals, masterclasses, and performances. Parents, your child will be immersed in a positive, creative environment where they can build confidence and explore their musical talents. They’ll receive expert guidance from top-tier faculty and interact with peers who share their passion for music. This camp is a great way to enhance their love for music and foster personal growth! “Music For Life.”
Details: 7/20-26. 100+ students.
Contact: vlorusso@marywood.edu
https://www.marywood.edu/camps
Patterns for Success Workshop, Kutztown. The Patterns for Success Workshop is designed to equip drum majors with the skills, knowledge, and tools to lead their bands to new heights! Under the guidance of Bobby Lambert and Adam Gumble, participants are inspired to develop unique talents to positively impact their home communities and beyond!
Details: 7/7-9
Contact: info@vivaceproductions.com
https://vivaceproductions.com/kutztown-drum-major/
Summertrios, Lancaster. Summertrios is a vibrant musical experience offering adult musicians of all abilities the opportunity to play chamber music in a friendly, encouraging, and supportive atmosphere. Our imaginative, insightful, and world-class faculty invite you to inspire and transform your musical journey. There are no admission criteria, everyone is welcome.
Details: ProAm, Jazz, and Chamber Music Essentials: 6/7-14, Intensive Workshop: 6/15-22.
Contact: matt@summertrios.org
https://www.summertrios.org/
South Carolina
CSU Summer Music Camp, Charleston. Campers elect Senior, Junior, Beginner Band; Senior or Junior Chorus, Senior or Junior Orchestra, Music Theatre, Jazz Camp, or Piano Camp. A week-long non-stop mix of ensemble, master class, private lessons, recreation, and social activities. Saturday afternoon concerts feature performances by all campers.
Details: 6/16-6/21, 6/23-28. 480 students/session, 82 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $390, tuition alone: $330.
Contact: musiccamp@csuniv.edu
https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/musiccamp
Habits Universal Institute by GIA, Charleston. The 2025 Habits Summer Institute will take place on the campus of Charleston Southern University. Come discover the pedagogy behind the HABITS series of method books, professional references, and resources and experience life-changing professional development for music education in a world-class tourist destination.
Details: 6/29-7/2. 100 students, 20 teachers. (Adult program)
Tuition with housing: $445, tuition alone $245.
Contact: scottr@giamusic.com,
https://habitsuniversal.com/habitsinstitute/
South Dakota
USD Directors Institute, Vermillion is an intensive program designed to expose music educators to the best in current and standard literature in addition to teaching methods and materials. The three-day institute will include large ensemble reading sessions, master classes and clinic sessions that focus on a wide variety of teaching subjects for directors. There are two tracks available: Choral, featuring Laura Farnell and Band, featuring Paul Popiel. Sessions will be held daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The seminar concludes on Friday afternoon by 4 p.m. Graduate credit is available.
Details: 6/25-6/27. 100 students/track, 10 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $240 plus plus an additional $55 per night, tuition alone: $240.
Contact: music@usd.edu
https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-fine-arts/music/Music-Events-and-Workshops
USD Summer Music Camp, Vermillion. The University of South Dakota Summer Music Camp is a six-day experience of learning and music-making open to students who have completed grades 5-12. Activities include vocal and instrumental ensembles as well as a variety of other musical activities. Opportunities for private lessons in a specific instrument or voice are also available.
Details: 7/13-18. 200 students, 45 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $525, tuition alone: $400.
Contact: music@usd.edu
https://www.usd.edu/Summer-Music-Camp
Tennessee
The Tennessee Tech University Summer Music Institute, Cookeville is an immersive five-day experience for high school musicians. Students will study and perform in small chamber groups as well as larger ensembles and have the opportunity to attend masterclasses and private lessons on their instrument of study with Tennessee Tech faculty.
Details: 6/1-5. 60-80 students, 15 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $475, tuition alone: $375.
Contact: cjhill@tntech.edu
https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/music/community-programs.php
Texas
Round Top Festival Institute, Round Top. Created in 1971 by concert pianist James Dick, its founder and artistic director, Round Top Festival Institute offers training for young musicians (born before December 31, 2007) seeking a transition from conservatories and universities to a future professional career. Symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music and solo repertoire.
Details: 6/2-7/12. 85 students, 40 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $1,100.
Contact: summerfestival@festivalhill.org
https://www.festivalhill.org/#/
WTAMU Band & Orchestra Camp, Canyon. The WTAMU Band Camp has been held annually for over 70 years on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, located in the Texas panhandle just south of Amarillo. Students who have completed at least one year of full band or orchestra may attend (entering 7th grade – incoming college freshman). The camp faculty consists of members of the WTAMU music faculty along with leading high school and junior high band directors.
Details: 7/6-12. 1,100 students, 60 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $750, Tuition alone $350. (2024 pricing)
Contact: bandcamp@wtamu.edu.
https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-fine-arts-humanities/school-music/camps/band-camp/index.html
Virginia
LEAD Cooperative, Wintergreen is an innovative, cross-disciplinary chamber music curriculum crafted from Wintergreen Music’s rich history of supportive music education with much-needed training for today’s musicians. It offers limited space in instrumental studies, vocal studies, collaborative piano, composition, conducting, and arts administration for students ages 18+ to provide students the opportunity to work closely with one another and maximize time with our outstanding faculty. Tuition to the LEAD Co-op is FREE, thanks to the generous support of donors and granting organizations! Visit our website for program specific information, including application requirements, faculty listings, and more.
Details: 7/11-27. 35 students.
Contact: education@wintergreenmusic.org
http://wintergreenmusic.org/
Mason Summer Band Camp, Fairfax. The Mason Summer Band Camp is a comprehensive musical experience for students enrolled in music programs or private lessons in grades 6-12 with at least two years of playing experience. Students will enjoy the community of two large ensembles – a Jr. High and Sr. High Band – instrument specific break out sessions, a myriad of engaging masterclasses, recitals, and appropriate social events. The Mason Summer Band Camp aims to give students a glimpse of student artist life at George Mason University.
Details: 6/16-6/20.
Tuition with housing: $1,025, tuition alone: $750.
Contact: academy@gmu.edu
https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/music-camps/mason-summer-band-camp/
Lakeland University Music Camp, Plymouth. The Lakeland University Music Camp offers a fun-filled, educational experience for high school and middle school music students. Camp is open to rising 6th graders through graduated 12 graders and includes tracks for Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Piano. At less cost than many other week-long camps, the Lakeland University Music Camp offers so many opportunities: Large ensembles placed by audition, daily sectionals with master teachers, daily music theory classes, numerous elective choices, nightly entertainment, high-quality faculty and staff, and great facilities on a beautiful campus.
Details: 7/27-8/2. 150-200 students, 25 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $600 early, $700 regular. Tuition alone: $500 early, $600 regular. (2024 prices)
Contact: musiccamp@lakeland.edu
https://lakeland.edu/events/music-camp
Lawrence Summer Music Institute, Appleton. Advanced high school pianists and string players (8th through 12th grade) will participate in an exciting week-long workshop focusing on building classical performance and chamber music skills. The Summer Music Institute will feature private lessons, group coaching, performance opportunities, and workshops in a collaborative environment with Lawrence Conservatory faculty and guest artists.
Details: 7/6-13. 28 students, 7 teachers
Tuition: $950, housing: $335, meals: $290.
Contact: michael.d.mizrahi@lawrence.edu
https://www.lawrence.edu/offices/events-management/summer-lawrence/lawrence-summer-music-institute
Shell Lake Arts Center, Shell Lake. Master teachers…magic setting. Con-tinue your musical growth this summer in the beautiful Wisconsin North-woods. Our week-long camps include both individual and ensemble performances, music theory instruction, technique, and music history into one transformational learning experience. Available for grades 5-12.
Details: 6/8-13, 6/15-20, 6/22-27, 6/29-7/4, 7/6-11, 7/13-18, 7/20-25, 7/27-8/1.
Tuition with housing: $895, tuition alone: $695.
Contact: info@shelllakeartscenter.org
https://shelllakeartscenter.org/summer-camps/
UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic, Madison is celebrating its 96th year and provides an opportunity for students to play, sing, create, and learn about music at all experience levels. Students choose their complete experience! Each path has a balance of small and large group instruction, exploring different techniques combined with student creativity and choice. World-renowned faculty in a University setting. Students have a balance of performance and non-performance opportunities. All students welcome from all music interests and genres. No application required, just register to attend. Details: Junior Session (6th-8th grade): 6/22-28, Senior Session (9th-12th grade): 6/29-7/5. 450-500 students/session, 150 teachers.
Tuition with housing: $1,095 (Jr.)/
$1,220 (Sr.), tuition alone: $790 (Jr.)/$840(Sr.).
Contact: smc@wisc.edu
https://precollege.wisc.edu/summer-music-clinic/
Europe
France
Shkolnikova Academy, Sèvremont. Inviting talented and motivated violin, viola, cello and piano students aged 14 and older to an intensive string and chamber music retreat at the Chateau de La Flocellière in France. Students at the Shkolnikova Academy are granted private lessons on their instrument, chamber music coachings, large string ensembles, masterclasses and performance opportunities in a convivial and nurturing atmosphere.
Details: 8/4-14. 10 teachers.
Tuition with housing: 2,000€, tuition alone: 1,200€.
Contact: shkolnikovaacademy@gmail.com
https://www.shkolnikovaacademy.com/
Italy
Assisi Performing Arts Festival, Assisi. Vocal and instrumental programs for ages 15+ in the medieval city of Assisi. The program includes masterclasses and lectures as well as an intensive schedule of performances – solo, chamber ensemble, and festival orchestra and choir.
Details: 6/29-7/15 with optional Rome extension to 7/17.
Tuition: $3,000 (scholarships available).
Contact: info@assisiperformingarts.org
https://www.assisiperformingarts.org/
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