2023 SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
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Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
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LOCATION
University of Alaska Fairbanks & other Fairbanks locations, AK
MUSICAL FOCUS
Study-performance festival.
AGE & LEVEL
High school graduates and adults; no audition to register (audition for scholarships and seating/placement)
DATES
July
STUDENTS 800-1000
TEACHERS 120
CONTACT INFORMATION
James Menaker, executive director
James Wardlaw-Bailey, Rhonda Gilberston, Poppy Floto, Ray Lin Howard
PO Box 82510
Fairbanks, AK 99708
UNITED STATES
907-474-8869
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Kenai Peninsula Orchestra Summer Music Festival
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LOCATION
Kenai Peninsula, AK
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master classes, individual lessons, ensemble lessons, concerts.
AGE & LEVEL
16 to adults; advanced beginner and beyond; no audition
DATES
July - August
STUDENTS 75
TEACHERS 6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tammy Vollom-Matturro, artistic director
Scott Bartlett, board president
355 West Pioneer Avenue, Suite 200
Homer, AK 99603
UNITED STATES
907-235-4899
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Chaparral Chamber Music Workshop
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LOCATION
Mountain Oak School, Prescott, AZ
MUSICAL FOCUS
Weekend Chamber Music Workshop; adult and youth tracks.
AGE & LEVEL
13 to seniors
DATES
May - June
COST $215, scholarships available for youths and adults
STUDENTS 35
TEACHERS 4
Featured Teachers
Dr. Katherine Shields, Dr. Andrew O'Brien, Dr. Stefanie Gardner, Maria Flurry
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Katherine Black Shields
630 Park Avenue
Prescott, AZ 86303
UNITED STATES
480-980-6516
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Curry Summer Music Camp
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LOCATION
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
MUSICAL FOCUS
Work with NAU School of Music faculty and renowned musicians from across the country. Full ensemble rehearsals with outstanding clinicians each day. Attend master classes, sectionals, and other courses that expand knowledge and appreciation of different facets of music. Private lesson and chamber coaching opportunities. Several performances, and other fun activities.
DATES
June (multiple camps)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Eric Lenz, director
Admissions: Malory Donahue
PO Box 6040
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040
UNITED STATES
928-523-3538
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OPERA IN THE OZARKS
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony
LOCATION
Inspiration Point, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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American Bach Soloists Academy
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LOCATION
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Historical performance; instrumental & vocal.
AGE & LEVEL
20 to 35; advanced student and young professional; recorded audition required
DATES
July 30 - August 13, 2023
COST Tuition free; room and board costs may be incurred
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 10
Featured Teachers
Jeffrey Thomas, Robert Mealy, Elizabeth Blumenstock, John Thiessen, William Sharp
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeffrey Thomas, Corey Jamason, Academy directors; Don Scott Carpenter, executive director
PO Box 421986
San Francisco, CA 94142-1986
UNITED STATES
415-621-7900
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California Opera - Summer Opera Arts & Education Festival
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LOCATION
California Arts Academy, Fresno, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Workshop, master class, private consultation & stagecraft training culminate in fully staged opera, operettas, opera scenes, chamber operas, musical theater, art song, oratorio & recitals.
AGE & LEVEL
Young artists
DATES
July - August
CONTACT INFORMATION
Edna Garabedian, artistic director
Boris Nixon, musical director
PO Box 9741
Fresno, CA 93794
UNITED STATES
559-225-6737 (559-CAL-OPERA)
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California Piano Performance Workshop for Adults
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LOCATION
Idyllwild Arts, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intense study of piano music & performance; music theory, daily lessons, performance recital open to the public.
AGE & LEVEL
25 and up, amateurs and professionals
DATES
June
STUDENTS 3
Featured Teachers
Dr. Douglas Ashcraft, Antoinette Perry, Dr. William Wellborn
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aniko Gombos Schueller; Christina Powell; Dr. Judith Zacher
Jim Hanapel, vice president; Mary Sue Reynolds, secreatry; Helen Lanford, treasurer
5145 Via Montagna
Palm Desert, CA 92260
UNITED STATES
760-771-1041
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Central Coast Harp Workshop
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LOCATION
Morro Bay, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Lever & pedal harp; performance practices; harp solo, ensemble & chamber music repertoire.
AGE & LEVEL
No age limit; harpists of all levels
DATES
July or August
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marcia Dickstein, Harpist, Teacher, artistic director
PO Box 492225
Los Angeles, CA 90049
UNITED STATES
310-472-9740
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COLBURN PIANO SEMINAR
The Colburn School
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
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Hidden Valley Music Seminars Master Class Series
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LOCATION
Carmel Valley, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master classes: oboe, flute, jazz flute, English horn, cello, clarinet, bassoon.
AGE & LEVEL
Pre-professional and professional; advanced high-school; audition required
DATES
May - August
COST Approximately $1,150 per 5.5 day master class (includes room, board, and tuition)
STUDENTS 200
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Elaine Douvas, Mark Kosower, Judith LeClair, Keith Underwood, Robert Walters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter T. Meckel, general director
PO Box 116
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
UNITED STATES
831-659-3115
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Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program
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LOCATION
Idyllwild, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive program for advanced & serious singers & chamber & orchestra musicians; Summer & Auxiliary Programs. al
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 9 to 12 (Academy); ages 9 to 18, recent high school graduates (Summer Program)
DATES
Summer
COST Cost varies by program; discounts may apply for membership in honor or all-state ensembles or registering for multiple sessions.
STUDENTS 250-300 academy, 500-600 summer, 100+ auxiliary
TEACHERS 50
CONTACT INFORMATION
Eric Bulrice, director of program operations; Becky Ackley, director of summer enrollment
Admissions: Tara Sechrest, vice president, enrollment management & strategic partnerships
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
UNITED STATES
951-468-7265
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Montecito International Music Festival
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LOCATION
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings, winds, piano, voice; private lessons, coachings, classes, master classes, recitals.
DATES
July
CONTACT INFORMATION
Martin Glicklich, co-director
PO Box 712358
Los Angeles, CA 90071
UNITED STATES
213-526-5658
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Music Academy of the West Summer School & Festival
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LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Full-scholarships in five programs: Vocal, Vocal Piano, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental, & Solo Piano; 170 musical events, including recitals, masterclasses, orchestra, chamber music, & opera.
AGE & LEVEL
Minimum age of 18; vocal maximum age of 34; pre-professional, classically trained musicians; live audition or audition recording required
DATES
June - August
COST Full scholarship includes free tuition, housing, and meals; $200 enrollment fee required
STUDENTS 140
TEACHERS 60
Featured Teachers
Martin Katz, Glenn Dicterow, Jeremy Denk, Richie Hawley, Julie Landsman
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scott Reed, president & CEO
Jamie Broumas, Chief artistic Officer
Admissions: Tiffany DeVries, Dean, Admissions
1070 Fairway Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
UNITED STATES
805-969-4726
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MUSIC@MENLO
Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival and Institute
LOCATION
Menlo School, Atherton, California
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Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy
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LOCATION
Napa Valley, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive experience for talented emerging professional musicians through chamber & orchestral performances.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 34
DATES
July
COST No tuition; housing provided, transportation and some meals provided. There is a registration fee.
STUDENTS 90
TEACHERS 20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ming Luke, program director
Admissions: Rachel Racker
PO Box 6221
Napa, CA 94581
UNITED STATES
707-346-5052
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Pacific Crest Music Festival
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LOCATION
Dunsmuir, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Pacific Crest Music Festival, located in the picturesque town of Dunsmuir, CA, is a highly intensive international music education program in which hand selected students are invited to work, rehearse, and perform alongside the outstanding professional faculty.
AGE & LEVEL
High level high school and college music majors; recording audition required
DATES
July 28 - August 8, 2023
COST $1,800, all-inclusive including housing, meals, and tuition
STUDENTS 15-20
TEACHERS 6-7
Featured Teachers
Chen Zhao, Catherine Cosbey, Andrew Duckles, Michael Whitson, Laura Gaynon
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Whitson, executive director
Laura Gaynon, artistic director
Admissions: Laura Gaynon, artistic director
4701 Simpson Avenue
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
UNITED STATES
818-536-4486
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St. Lawrence String Quartet Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford
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LOCATION
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive program for those with a serious ongoing interest in chamber music; follows a rigorous schedule of study & performance in a supportive environment, blending advanced students with adult amateurs.
AGE & LEVEL
18+; advanced students and adult amateurs; audition by weblink
DATES
June
COST $1,200 (tuition); scholarship assistance available; some on-campus housing is available
STUDENTS 70-80
TEACHERS 10- 12
Featured Teachers
Paul Wiancko, Nina Lee, Stephen Prutsman, Pedja Muzijevic, Scott St John
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lesley Robertson
Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
UNITED STATES
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San Diego Coterie Chamber Music Festival
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LOCATION
All Saints Episcopal Church, San Diego, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music; coaching sessions, sight-reading sessions, individual practice; audition tape required, but the festival is non-competitive.
AGE & LEVEL
All age groups and levels welcome; young musicians must be advanced enough to play independently in a chamber setting; participants are grouped with those having similar ability and musical interest.
DATES
July 30 - August 13, 2023
COST $495 students; $560 adults
STUDENTS Open
TEACHERS Coach for every ensemble
Featured Teachers
Tina Chong, Weiyi Xu, Ramon Negron, Carol Seefeldt, Edmund Stein
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Angela Yeung, director
PO Box 712592
San Diego, CA 92171
UNITED STATES
619-260-4106
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San Francisco Early Music Society Summer Workshops
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LOCATION
Berkeley, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Baroque Music & Dance, Medieval & Renaissance (M-R), Recorder, Music Discovery for Children, Classical.
AGE & LEVEL
14 and older (all adult workshops); 7 to 15 (children's workshop); all levels; no auditions
DATES
June - July
STUDENTS 50 Medieval-Renaissance, 50 Baroque, 75 Recorder, 30 Children, 25 Classical
TEACHERS 11 Medieval-Renaissance, 11 Baroque, 8 Recorder, 5 Children, 5 Classical
CONTACT INFORMATION
Derek Tam, executive director
Stacey Helley, administrator
PO Box 10151
Berkeley, CA 94709
UNITED STATES
510-683-1674
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Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop
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LOCATION
Cal-Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music (strings, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, horn, piano), orchestra, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
12 to 20; pre-recorded video or audio audition required
DATES
Two sessions: June 11-17 and June 18-24, 2023
COST $1,000 per one week session
STUDENTS 55-60 each week
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Cindy Moyer, Leighton Fong, Lisa Byrnes, Daniel Mineva, Tom Nugent
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bill Harrington, director
Yueh Chou; Rick Shinozaki; Ted Seitz; Garrick Woods; Rick Shinozaki; Courtney Filner; Virginia Ryder
10985 Elvessa Street
Oakland, CA 94605
UNITED STATES
510-507-9738
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Sierra Academy of Music
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LOCATION
Cerro Coso College, Mammoth Lakes, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Music academy for promising string players & pianists; private lessons, coached ensemble sessions, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 24; audition video required
DATES
Mid-July - August
COST Accepted students receive full tuition, room, and some meals
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 10
Featured Teachers
Jaime Amador, Ambroise Aubrun, Winston Choi, Emilio ColÓn
CONTACT INFORMATION
Felici Piano Trio, directors
PO Box 1219
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
UNITED STATES
760-934-7015
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SongFest
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LOCATION
The Colburn School, Los Angeles, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive performing art song festival for singers, collaborative pianists, teachers & coaches.
DATES
July - August
STUDENTS 80-110
TEACHERS 15-20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rosemary Ritter, executive & artistic director
200 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
UNITED STATES
415-503-6275
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SOUNDING POINT ACADEMY
The Colburn School
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
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Stanford Jazz Workshop
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LOCATION
Online, or Stanford University and environs, Stanford, CA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Online jazz camps, Jazz immersion for instrumentalists & vocalists. Combo-based week-long jazz camps for high school students & adults, week-long day camp for middle school students, & after-school big bands during the school year.
AGE & LEVEL
Beginner to advanced; Giant Steps Day Camp (10 to 14); Jazz Camp (12 to 17); Jazz Institute (18 and over; under 18 by audition); Evening jazz classes (3 to 5 years of basic instruction required).
DATES
July 10 - August 4, 2023; varies by program
COST Online: sliding scale, maximum $475 per week. In person: approximately $800-$1,400 per week (tuition); approximately $900 per week (room and board).
STUDENTS 90-230 per session
TEACHERS 150
Featured Teachers
Anat Cohen, Allison Miller, Ravi Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson, Dave King,
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jim Nadel, president, Founder, artistic director
David C. Miller, executive director
Admissions: Jennifer Peloso, registrar
PO Box 20454
Stanford, CA 94309
UNITED STATES
650-736-0324
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YOLA (Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles)-Presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic
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LOCATION
Locations in around Los Angeles, CA: South Los Angeles, Rampart; Westlake/MacArthur Park, East Los Angeles; Inglewood
MUSICAL FOCUS
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil's YOLA program currently serves more than 1,500 young musicians across five sites, providing them with free instruments, intensive music instruction (up to 18 hours per week), academic support, and leadership training. The program began as an adaptation of Venezuela's El Sistema music education program, but it is now an innovative model in its own right, guiding students and teachers from nearly 100 music programs around the country.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 6 to 18
DATES
Ongoing throughout the year
COST No tuition
STUDENTS 1,300
CONTACT INFORMATION
Gustavo Dudamel, artistic director
Admissions: Elsje Kibler-Vermaas, vice president, Learning
101 South La Brea Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
UNITED STATES
213-972-7300
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YPC NATIONAL LAB AND STUDIO
YPC National
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, California
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The Dolora Zajick Institute for Young Dramatic Voices
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LOCATION
University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV
MUSICAL FOCUS
Opera coaching; opera voice lessons; English, Italian & German diction; acting; body movement; public concerts & masterclasses.
AGE & LEVEL
15 to 17 (Discovery), 18-26 (Introductory/Intermediate), 24-34 (Emerging), 27-36 (Young Professional), American Wagner Project (no age limit)
DATES
July 10-31, 2023
COST Tuition is free
STUDENTS 20-35
TEACHERS 12-15
Featured Teachers
Dolora Zajick, Darrell Babidge, Luana DeVol, John Parr, Beatrice Benzi
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dolora Zajick, general director
Luana DeVol, director American Wagner Project; Darrell Babidge, director of Emerging Artist and Young Professonials Division, Monica McCullough, director of Discovery program
Admissions: Cinnamon La Fever
270 Hillcrest Drive
Reno, NV 89509
UNITED STATES
775-453-0055
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Aspen Music Festival & School
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LOCATION
Aspen, CO
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
Students generally college-age; audition required
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 630
TEACHERS 150
CONTACT INFORMATION
Robert Spano, musical director
Alan Fletcher, president & CEO; Asadour Santourian, VP artistic administrator & artistic advisor
225 Music School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
UNITED STATES
970-925-3254
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COLORADO COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Colorado College Summer Music Festival
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Lamont Summer Academy
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LOCATION
Lamont School of Music, Denver, CO
MUSICAL FOCUS
Two week program for strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, voice, composition, guitar & harp. Includes private lessons/coaching, entrepreneurship & mentoring, instrumental & vocal chamber music, music technology, theory/musicianship, modern music making, wellness, multiple performance opportunities, & Q&A with LSA faculty, admissions staff, and guest artists.
AGE & LEVEL
High school musicians and those between high school and college (14 to 18 years old); some allowances made based on audition; video auditions submission required
DATES
June 18 - July 1, 2023
COST $75 non-refundable application fee; $2,200 (2-week tuition); $250 (secondary instrument)
STUDENTS 75
TEACHERS 30
Featured Teachers
Linda Wang, Matthew Zalkind, Stephanie Cheng, Jeremy Reynolds, Martin Kuuskmann
CONTACT INFORMATION
Conrad Kehn, director
Catherine Kasch; Richard Harris, Sean Friar; Dr. Joseph Martin
Lamont School of Music
Denver, CO 80210
UNITED STATES
720-641-2414
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Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory
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LOCATION
Steamboat Springs, CO
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music training program for string students focusing on excellence in music, physical vigor, leadership training, with a balanced approach to living.
AGE & LEVEL
13 to 23; audition required
DATES
June 18 - July 15, 2023
COST $4,900 for 4 weeks
STUDENTS 14
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Manuel Ramos, Teresa Steffen Greenlee, Catherine Lehr Ramos, Ernest Richardson, Debbie Masloski
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ernest Richardson, artistic director & CEO
Tyler Roberts, student life director
Admissions: Tara Cowherd, managing director
1400 Bob Adams Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
UNITED STATES
402-933-9895
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Rocky Ridge Music Center
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LOCATION
Estes Park, CO
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music and private lesson focus for piano and orchestral instruments at our beautiful and historic mountain campus. In addition, our programs also include studio classes, masterclasses, score study, mock auditions, lectures and workshops, professional development seminars, special topics seminars, performance opportunities, and optional wellness activities like yoga, hiking, Alexander Technique, and meditation.
AGE & LEVEL
10 to 16 (junior music program), 13-17 (jazz camp, junior artist seminar), 18 to 24 (young artist seminar), 18 and up (adult piano seminars)
DATES
June, July, August
STUDENTS 40-50 per session
TEACHERS Approximately 20 per session
CONTACT INFORMATION
SoYoung Lee, executive director
Admissions: Megan Quilliam, assistant director
465 Longs Peak Road
Estes Park, CO 80517-1790
UNITED STATES
970-586-4031
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Hotchkiss Summer Piano Program
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LOCATION
Lakeville, CT
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Piano Program is an intensive, two-week course that offers young pianists an opportunity to work with highly accomplished teachers, perform on a world-class stage, and attend inspiring concerts by guest performers. Through one-on-one lessons, group masterclasses, and lectures, students will refine their technique, expand their musical repertoire, and discuss common questions facing young pianists who want to take their craft to the next level.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 11 to 19
DATES
July
COST $3,000, includes room and board (3 meals per day)
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 9
Featured Teachers
John Perry, Leonel Morales, Oxana Yablonskaya, Fabio Witkowski, Gisele Witkowski
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeremy LaCasse, Heidi Kasevich, program directors
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
UNITED STATES
860-435-2591
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Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale Summer School of Music
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LOCATION
Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, CT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Music festival/professional development sessions.
AGE & LEVEL
Emerging professionals; audition required
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 75
TEACHERS 60
CONTACT INFORMATION
Melvin Chen, director; James Nelson, general manager
Admissions: Benjamin Schaeffer, associate administrator
Yale School of Music, Box 208246
New Haven, CT 06520-8246
UNITED STATES
203-432-1965
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National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
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LOCATION
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestral, Chamber. Private lessons, coaching, master classes, seminars, side-by-side rehersals with the NSO, performance opportunities and exposure to internationally-renowned coductors, soloists, and musicians.
AGE & LEVEL
15 to 20 years old; advanced student musicians
DATES
June - July
COST Free
STUDENTS 60
TEACHERS 50
Featured Teachers
Musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra
CONTACT INFORMATION
Admissions: Emily Heckel, manager, NSO & musical education
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
UNITED STATES
202-416-8820
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NSO SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
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WNO Opera Institute at American University
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LOCATION
American University, Washington, DC
MUSICAL FOCUS
Courses in opera history, acting, Italian diction, sight-singing & ear training; voice lessons & coachings; recitals of Italian art songs & opera scenes; master classes with renowned artists; career development workshops.
AGE & LEVEL
15 to 18; dedicated, advanced classical singers who are high school students and are interested in pursuing opera in college and as a career
DATES
June - July
COST $2,000 tuition; $1,200 housing
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 14
Featured Teachers
Harolyn Blackwell, Richard Stilwell, Guest Artists-in-Residence
CONTACT INFORMATION
Deborah F. Rutter, president
Admissions: Ashi Day, manager, WNO Education
2700 F Street NW, The Kennedy Center, Education Department
Washington, DC 20566
UNITED STATES
202-416-8000
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WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA INSTITUTE
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
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Atlantic Center for the Arts
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LOCATION
Atlantic Center for the Arts/Leeper Studio Complex (retreat setting), Turnbull Bay, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Artist-in-residence program. Each residency session includes three master artists of different disciplines. Artists participate in informal sessions with their group, collaborate on projects, & work independently.
AGE & LEVEL
Emerging and mid-career artists; no audtition; work samples required
DATES
May - July; October
COST Full scholarship
STUDENTS Up to 8 per residency
TEACHERS 1 master artist in residency, 3-4 times a year
Featured Teachers
Nina C. Young, Marcos Balter, Shahzad Ismaily
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nancy Lowden Norman, executive director
Admissions: Elizabeth Allen-Cannon, residency coordinator, ACA Main Campus (386-427-6975 x 20)
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
UNITED STATES
386-427-6975
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Emerald Coast Chamber Music Institute
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LOCATION
Niceville, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Chamber Music Institute of the Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival was created to provide students with the highest quality musical experience in an inspiring environment. The program is open to string instrumentalists (violin, viola & cello) and pianists age 18 and older, seeking to further refine their craft and experience a professional chamber music setting. Video audition required.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older for advanced players at the collegiate level; no maximum age limit; post-graduate students welcomed
DATES
May 19 - June 6, 2023
COST $900 tuition plus accommodations; scholarships available and based upon audition submissions
Featured Teachers
Dr. Nicholas Hatt, Dr. Jordan Galvarino, Sasha Bult-Ito, Jacob Clewell
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicholas Hatt, D.M., executive director
2000 Merchants Row Boulevard, #137
Tallahassee, FL 32311
UNITED STATES
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Frost Young Musicians' Camp & Summer Institute of Contemporary Songwriting and Contemporary Vocal Performance
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LOCATION
University of Miami Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intermediate and Advanced Programs in: Classical Music (winds, strings, piano); Jazz (instrumental and vocal); Rock (instrumental and vocal); Contemporary songwriting (beginners and advanced); Contemporary Voice (Pop, Jazz, Musical Theater), Music Production (beginners and experienced students)
AGE & LEVEL
7 to 18
DATES
June - July
COST $600-$1,600, depending on program level
STUDENTS 350
TEACHERS 45
Featured Teachers
Scott Flavin, Dr. Raina Murnak, Martin Bejerano, Brian Wilkins, Stephen Gleason
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sarah Neham Salz, director
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
UNITED STATES
305-498-4925
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Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival (RPPF)
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LOCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intense piano study. Approximately a semester of private lessons; also nightly Master classes & many performance opportunities.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 30, advanced
DATES
June 27 - July 16, 2023
COST Tuition free
STUDENTS 36
TEACHERS 19
Featured Teachers
Alan Chow, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Jerome Lowenthal, Roberto Plano, Antonio Pompa-Baldi
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rebecca Penneys, founder & director
Admissions: Tabitha Columbare, admissions director
7100 Sunset Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
UNITED STATES
727-280-6568
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Prelude Chamber Music Inc.
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LOCATION
Riverside Park United Methodist Church & Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Study & perform chamber music in large & small ensembles; master classes, theory & composition classes; electives such as choir & improvisation; daily performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Strings students of all ages (and some adults), and musicians of all levels of proficiency; auditions for placement only. We also welcome a limited number of advanced pianists and woodwind and brass instrument players.
DATES
June
COST $375-$500
Featured Teachers
Vega Piano Quartet, Melissa Barrett, Chris Chappell, Vernon Humbert
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeanne Majors, director
4770 Apache Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32210
UNITED STATES
904-388-5738
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Sarasota Music Festival
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LOCATION
Sarasota, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music, orchestra.
AGE & LEVEL
College/pre-professional music fellows with a chamber music focus; audition required
DATES
June 4-25, 2023
STUDENTS 60
TEACHERS 40
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeffrey Kahane, artistic director
Admissions: Olivia Steinman Deems, artistic operations manager
709 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
UNITED STATES
941-487-2718
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Sarasota Orchestra Summer Music Camp
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LOCATION
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Sarasota, FL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instruction for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students at all levels.
AGE & LEVEL
8 to 18; no audition
DATES
July
STUDENTS 300-350
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alyson Rozier, director of education
709 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
UNITED STATES
941-953-4252
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Athena Music and Leadership Camp
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LOCATION
Reinhardt University, Waleska, GA; University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA; St. Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN
MUSICAL FOCUS
A five-day intensive music program emphasizing leadership and team building skills, taught by successful female professional music educators.
AGE & LEVEL
Middle and high school aged girls
DATES
August
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Myra Ghoden, founder and camp director
Nivek Anderson, orchestra director
UNITED STATES
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Franklin Pond Chamber Music
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LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Year around study and performance of chamber music
AGE & LEVEL
Middle and high school advanced
DATES
Summer: June - July; fall into spring: October - May
COST Summer: $1,800; fall into spring: $900
STUDENTS 70
TEACHERS 14
Featured Teachers
Jun-Ching Lin, Justin Bruns, Paul Murphy, Daniel Laufer, Lachlin McBane
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ronda Respess, musical director
Carolyn Hancock; Barney Culver; Tommy Carpenter; William Johnston; Christina Smith; Emily Brebach; Kim Gilman; Marci Gurnow; Virginia Fairchild
Admissions: Virginia Fairchild
4835 Franklin Pond Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
UNITED STATES
404-252-3479
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Harrower Summer Opera Workshop
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LOCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive opera training & two fully staged performances.
AGE & LEVEL
College-professional 18 and older; audition required
DATES
May - June
COST $1,300 (Young Artist Program); $750 (Studio Program)
STUDENTS 65-70
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
W. Dwight Coleman, Carroll Freeman, Angela Brown, Christy Lee, Rolando Salazar
CONTACT INFORMATION
W. Dwight Coleman, executive stage director; Carroll Freeman, artistic stage director
Angela Brown, Artist-in-Residence
Admissions: Amy Reid, supervisor, Office of Education Outreach
PO Box 3984
Atlanta, GA 30302-3965
UNITED STATES
404-413-5927
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Hawaii Performing Arts Festival
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LOCATION
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Waimea, HI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Vocal & collaborative piano programs.
AGE & LEVEL
High school and up
DATES
June - July
COST $4,290
STUDENTS 45
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Val Underwood, Jennifer McGregor, Justin John Moniz, Daniel Belcer, Rachel Copeland
CONTACT INFORMATION
Val Underwood, artistic director; Justin John Moniz, executive director; Rachel Copeland, general manager
Admissions: Jamie Balter, admissions director
PO Box 474
Kamuela, HI 96743
UNITED STATES
808-333-7378
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Illinois Chamber Music Festival
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LOCATION
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
MUSICAL FOCUS
This program is designed for string, piano, wind, and harp players who wish to participate in intensive chamber music training. The schedule consists of daily coaching, rehearsals, master classes, and performances by students and faculty. Other studies and activities include musical history and theory, handbell ensemble, conducting, international dance and tennis.
AGE & LEVEL
High school and college students; first-time students must audition
DATES
July
COST $920 tuition, $810 room and board; scholarships are available
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Michelle Lee Elliott, Leanne League, Nina Gordon, Kent Cook, Irina Kats
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nina Gordon, artistic director; Lisa Nelson, executive director
PO Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
UNITED STATES
309-556-3547
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Illinois Summer Youth Music
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LOCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Multiple programs for Sr. & Jr. HS students in flute, oboe & bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium & tuba, percussion, piano, guitar, chorus, band, orchestra, music technology, composition, hip-hop, musical theatre, jazz, and rock band.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 5 to 8 (junior); grades 8 to 12 (senior); audition for placement only
DATES
June - July
COST $550 per session (commuter); $800-$850 per session (resident); scholarships available
STUDENTS 1,000
TEACHERS 60
Featured Teachers
University of Illinois faculty
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rebekka Price; Stephen Burian
Admissions: Angela Tammen
1114 West Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801
UNITED STATES
217-244-3404
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MIOpera
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LOCATION
Various locations around Chicgao, Bloomington and Peoria, IL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive summer opera program.
AGE & LEVEL
Young artists must be at least 18
DATES
July - August
COST $799 tuition
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Prof. John M Koch, Tracy M. Koch, Angela Brown, Yvonne Gonzalez-Redman, Dr. Timothy Semanik
CONTACT INFORMATION
Prof. John M. Koch, Tracy M. Koch, artistic directors & Co-Founders
13 Smokey Court
Bloomington, IL 61704
UNITED STATES
309-838-9011
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Music Institute of Chicago Summer Programs
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LOCATION
Various campus locations around Chicgao, IL
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Music Institute of Chicago offers summer camps, classes, and special events designed to meet a wide range of interests. Camps include musical theater, jazz, piano, strings, and woodwinds. Youth and adults work with MIC's award-winning faculty and ensembles in residence across Music Institute of Chicago locations.
AGE & LEVEL
Ranges from elementary school to adult, depending on the camp or class
DATES
June - August, varies by camp/class
COST Varies by camp and class
CONTACT INFORMATION
Emily Abraham, dean of Academic Affairs
Mark George, president & CEO
1702 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
UNITED STATES
847-905-1500
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MYAC Summer Programs
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LOCATION
Chicao and surrounding area, IL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Our mission is to build a home with the power of music to enrich the lives of our students and their communities. MYAC offers several Summer programs for young artists with focus in the areas of orchestral, vocal, chamber music, flute and jazz. Workshops include master classes, performance opportunities, and individual coaching, as well as day and evening options. Online program: Recording with GarageBand and Music Theory
AGE & LEVEL
No age limit
DATES
Summer
COST $250-$1,250
STUDENTS Varies
TEACHERS 48
Featured Teachers
Desiree Ruhstrat, David Cunliffe, Robert Bassill, Paula Kosower, Jacob Murphy
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Allan Dennis, president & Founder
Admissions: Jean Milew, Registrar
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, 878 Lyster Road
Highwood, IL 60040
UNITED STATES
847-926-9898
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Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, Ravinia Festival
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LOCATION
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL
MUSICAL FOCUS
Young professional pianists and string players, classical singers, and jazz musicians.
AGE & LEVEL
17 to 30; emerging professional; application and audition process varies by program
DATES
June - August
COST Accepted artists receive a full fellowship covering all activities, including room and board, meals, and inter-campus transportation.
STUDENTS 65
TEACHERS 45
CONTACT INFORMATION
Miriam Fried, program director (Piano & Strings); Kevin Murphy, program director (Singers); Billy Childs, Rufus Reid, Steve Wilson, program directors (Jazz)
Jeffrey P. Haydon, president & CEO
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
UNITED STATES
847-266-5106
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Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Office of Pre-College & Summer Programs
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LOCATION
Bloomington, IN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Adult workshops for performance (piano, organ, percussion, natural horn) & for teachers (violin, viola, Kodaly method, voice); pre-college academies in piano, organ, string, percussion, saxophone, ballet, college audition preparation.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up (adult workshops); 12-18 (academies)
DATES
May-July (varies: 1 to 4 weeks)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyle Adams, associate professor of musical
200 S Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
UNITED STATES
812-855-6025
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Indiana University Summer Music Clinic
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LOCATION
Bloomington, IN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instrumental music, band & orchestra.
AGE & LEVEL
High school, completed grade 7; no audition for admission
DATES
June
STUDENTS 250
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Jason Nam, director
Simon Music Building & Recital Center, C100, 200 S Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
UNITED STATES
812-855 6025
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Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival
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LOCATION
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Band, orchestra, choir, piano, composition, organ, musical theatre.
AGE & LEVEL
Students completing grades 8-12 from the US and abroad; audition required
DATES
June 25-July 23, 2023
COST $2,495
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 35
Featured Teachers
Jeff Doebler, Paul Morton, Nancy Menk, Kevin SÜtterlin, Monte Belknap
CONTACT INFORMATION
Thomas Bandar, executive & artistic director
Admissions: MaryLynn Mennicke
PO Box 8687
Minneapolis, MN 55408
UNITED STATES
612-879-9555
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International Music Festival of the Adriatic (IMFA)
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LOCATION
Duino, Italy
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber Music, New Music, Art Song, Opera Scenes.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older, undergraduate through graduate/doctoral
DATES
June - July (4 weeks)
STUDENTS 30-40
TEACHERS 8
Featured Teachers
Tarn Travers, Spencer Martin, Tulio Rondon, Adam Zukiewicz, Andrew Whitfield
CONTACT INFORMATION
Spencer Martin, director; Andrew Whitfield
Thomas Lopez, Stefano Sacher, composition
Admissions: Nicholas Shaneyfelt
Luther College, 700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
UNITED STATES
563-387-2000
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High Plains Music Camp
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LOCATION
Fort Hays State University,Hays, KS
MUSICAL FOCUS
Wind ensemble, string ensembles, full orchestra, vocal study, choirs, jazz ensembles, chamber music, alternative strings, music appreciation classes, private lessons.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 6 to 13; beginning to advanced junior high and high school musicians, audition for placement
DATES
July
STUDENTS 400+
TEACHERS 60
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ivalah Allen, director
Fort Hays State University, Music Department, 600 Park
Hays, KS 67601
UNITED STATES
785-628-4226
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International Institute for Young Musicians Summer Music Academy
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LOCATION
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intense instruction for pianists.
AGE & LEVEL
11 to 19; early advanced-concert level; audition required
DATES
July
STUDENTS 90
TEACHERS 15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scott McBride Smith, CEO
1006 Avalon Road
Lawrence, KS 66044
UNITED STATES
949-584-5709
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Brian Lewis - Young Artist Program
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LOCATION
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS
MUSICAL FOCUS
Advanced violin studies.
AGE & LEVEL
Up to age 18; virtuoso violinists; audition required
DATES
June
COST Tuition free; room/board paid by student
STUDENTS 12
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
James Stern, Simon James
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alice Joy Lewis, director; Brian Lewis, artistic program
PO Box 99
Ottawa, KS 66067
UNITED STATES
785-865-6532
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Summer Jazz Workshops
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LOCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Jazz classes, rehearsals, master classes, concerts, combos; theory.
AGE & LEVEL
Students of all ages and abilities; no audition
DATES
June - July
COST $599 tuition
STUDENTS 600
TEACHERS 55+
Featured Teachers
Chris Potter, David Liebman, Randy Brecker, Dan Haerle, Jimmy Cobb
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jamey Aebersold, director
Admissions: Jason Lindsey, workshop administrator
PO Box 1244
New Albany, IN 47151-1244
UNITED STATES
812-913-0054
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Bowdoin International Music Festival Institute
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LOCATION
Brunswick, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world's premier music institutes. Founded in 1964, the Festival engages exceptional students and enthusiastic audiences through world-class education and performances. Each summer, 250 students from more than 20 countries and nearly every state attend the Festival to study with distinguished faculty and guest artists. 3 to 6 week programs in instrumental, fellowship, string quartet, collaborative piano, and composition.
AGE & LEVEL
Varies by program, ages from teens to adults, scholarships available
DATES
2023—Session 1: June 24 - July 15; session 2: July 15 - August 5
COST $4,150 3-week session; $7,350 6-week session (includes room and board), scholarships available; no fees for fellowship, string quartet, collaborative piano programs
STUDENTS 250
TEACHERS 80
CONTACT INFORMATION
David Ying & Phillip Ying, artistic directors
Admissions: Grace Bell
181 Park Row
Brunswick, ME 04011-8463
UNITED STATES
207-373-1441
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Kneisel Hall Adult Chamber Music Institute
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LOCATION
Blue Hill, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for strings & piano, occasional wind instrument.
AGE & LEVEL
Adult, intermediate-advanced; no audition
DATES
August
COST Application fee $100, program tuition $1,200
STUDENTS 25-35
TEACHERS 5 + 10 teaching assistants
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laurie Smukler, artistic director
Admissions: Ellen Werner, executive director
PO Box 648
Blue Hill, ME 04614
UNITED STATES
207-374-2811
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Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School
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LOCATION
Blue Hill, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music training for strings & piano.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 27; pre-professional; audition tape required
DATES
June-September
COST Full scholarship festival
STUDENTS 51
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Laurie Smukler, Ronald Copes, Joel Smirnoff, Joel Krosnick, Robert MacDonald
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laurie Smukler, artistic director
Admissions: Ellen Werner, executive director
PO Box 648
Blue Hill, ME 04614
UNITED STATES
207-374-2811
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The Maine Chamber Music Seminar at Snow Pond
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LOCATION
Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, ME (Belgrade Lakes Region)
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Maine Chamber Music Seminar is a two-week summer intensive for college and graduate-level musicians passionate about pursuing leadership and service through music. Our mission is to develop life-long creative thinkers, compassionate collaborators, and cultural ambassadors through the study of, exposure to, and the performance of chamber music.
AGE & LEVEL
College and graduate-level, ages 18 to 30
DATES
June 6-20, 2023
COST Application fee: $50; tuition and fees (including meals and housing): $2,495; significant financial aid is available
STUDENTS 32
TEACHERS 7
Featured Teachers
Sunghae Anna Lim, Jesse Mills, Jessica Thompson, Michal Schmidt, Jacqueline Leclair
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jo-Ann Sternberg, artistic director; Dr. Gail Levinsky
Mina Kim, operations manager
Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane
Sidney, ME 04330
UNITED STATES
844-476-6976 x801
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Monteux School & Music Festival
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LOCATION
Hancock, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Professional development for conductors & orchestra musicians; intensive program of readings & public performances of about 60 orchestral works; conducting class has up to 18 participants, with each also playing in the orchestra.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older by date of arrival; professional level; online application and audition videos required of new applicants
DATES
June - July
COST $1,500-$2,800
STUDENTS 65
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Tiffany Lu, Ludovic Morlot, Neal Gittleman, David Rahbee, Kensho Watanabe
CONTACT INFORMATION
Admissions: Stan Renard, executive director
PO Box 457
Hancock, ME 04640-0457
UNITED STATES
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New England Music Camp
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LOCATION
Sidney, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Music instruction; orchestra, band, choir, piano, classical guitar, musical theater.
AGE & LEVEL
11-18; audition required
DATES
July
COST $4,800 (3-week sessions), $8,400 (6-week session); financial aid and scholarship available
STUDENTS 195
TEACHERS 50
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kim Wiggin, director
Bill Tortolano, musical director
8 Golden Rod Lane
Sidney, ME 04330
UNITED STATES
844-476-6976 x801
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Portland String Quartet International Workshop
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LOCATION
Saint Joseph's College, Standish, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Two weeks of intensive daily coachings, master classes & a faculty concert by the Portland String Quartet, culminating in performances of major quartet literature by the participants.
AGE & LEVEL
14 to professional; audition required (tape or in person)
DATES
July - August
STUDENTS 32
TEACHERS 4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dean Stein, artistic director
Admissions: Ronald Lantz, admissions contact
179 Longfellow Street
Portland, ME 04103
UNITED STATES
207-761-1522
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Sing This Summer
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LOCATION
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Amherst College, Amherst, MA; The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ
MUSICAL FOCUS
Programs for people who love to make music. All our programs aim to provide a fun musical, social, and recreational experience while expanding musical skills. Our programs give participants the opportunity to explore the full range of their musical abilities in a fun and welcoming environment. Students will gain the opportunity to challenge themselves in a fostering and creative place. We always end the week with a presentation of our work.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 2 to 12, and adults 18 and older
DATES
June - July
COST $100 non-refundable deposit, tuition range $395-$960
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 16
Featured Teachers
Ryan Brandau, Mallorie Chernin, Karen Smith Emerson
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jonathan Hirsh, artistic director
Todd Fruth, choir conductor; Sarah Paquet, choir conductor
Admissions: Alyssa Kayser-Hirsh, program administrator
PO Box 9515
Amherst, MA 01059
UNITED STATES
413-345-8613
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SummerKeys
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LOCATION
Lubec, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive study & practice; piano, jazz piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, cabaret, fiddle, clarinet, flute, viola, piano 4-hands, composition, oboe, trumpet, mandolin, celtic (lever) harp.
AGE & LEVEL
Adults; beginners-advanced; no audition
DATES
June - September
COST $715 per week
STUDENTS 20-60 per week
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bruce Potterton, Basil Woodward, directors
Admissions: Helen Lelievre, admissions director
32 North Main Street
Boonton, NJ 07005
UNITED STATES
973-316-6220
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University of Southern Maine, Summer Youth Music and Theatre Academies
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LOCATION
Osher School of Music, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME
MUSICAL FOCUS
Residential (commuter option available), concert band, jazz band, choral music, theatre and musical theatre.
AGE & LEVEL
Youth camps from outgoing 5th grade to outgoing 7th grade; senior camps from incoming 9th grade to outgoing 12th grade; audition is for placement only, not admission
DATES
June 25 - July 29, 2023
COST $400-$800
STUDENTS Varies camp to camp from 55 to 110
TEACHERS Varies from 6 to 12 depending on the camp
Featured Teachers
Wil Kilroy, Will Kinne, Barry Saunders, John Morneau
CONTACT INFORMATION
Melissa Shabo, Music; Wil Kilroy, Theatre
Admissions: Lori Arsenault, summer camp coordinator (loria@maine.edu, 207-415-1979)
University of Southern Maine, School of Music, 37 College Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
UNITED STATES
207-780-5265
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The National Music Festival
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LOCATION
Chestertown, MD
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestral training festival
AGE & LEVEL
College and graduate level/young professiona
DATES
May - June
COST No tuition
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Caitlin Patton, executive director; Richard Rosenberg, artistic director
PO Box 284
Chestertown, MD 21620
UNITED STATES
443-480-0221
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The National Orchestral Institute
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LOCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
MUSICAL FOCUS
Advanced orchestral study.
AGE & LEVEL
18-28; audition required
DATES
June
STUDENTS 85-100
TEACHERS 45
CONTACT INFORMATION
Richard Scerbo, director
8270 Alumni Drive
College Park, MD 20742-1625
UNITED STATES
301-405-2787
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ArtsBridge Summer ArtSong
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LOCATION
MA: Various college campuses
MUSICAL FOCUS
ArtSong gives high school singers the tools to perfect their craft and audition approach, guided by top college arts faculty. Students concentrate on solo classical vocal skills within the art song repertoire. The curriculum is focused on vocal technique, diction and language, repertoire, acting for singers, and performance and audition skills.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 15 and older; high school rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores; video audition required
DATES
July - August (2 weeks)
COST Application fee $75; need-based scholarship for tuition and need-based application fee waivers are available
STUDENTS 24
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Patty Thom, Salvatore Champagne, Alison d'Amato, Jason Aquila, Steve Cardamone
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ariel Strasser
Patty Thom, artistic director
15 Prescott Street
Newton, MA 02460
UNITED STATES
855-778-2787
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Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA
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LOCATION
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Cutting edge contemporary music residency & festival for composers & performers.
AGE & LEVEL
21 and older; graduate and post-graduate students and young professionals; in-person audition not required
DATES
July - August
COST $2,900 (includes room and board); $40 application fee
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Todd Reynolds
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kenny Savelson, executive director
Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, artistic directors
Admissions: Philippa Thompson, program manager
80 Hanson Place, Suite 301
Brooklyn, NY 11217
UNITED STATES
718-852-7755
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BCC Summer (Boston Children's Choir)
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LOCATION
Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Dive into songs that celebrate diversity, connect us to a global community, and inquire about social and environmental justice. Activities include singing, dancing, drumming, art-making, storytelling, and much more! Each week culminates in a Friday evening concert, open to the public. No audition required.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 7 to 11, 2nd to 5th grade
DATES
July - August , multiple sessions
COST $550 per week, tuition assistance available
STUDENTS 75
Featured Teachers
Robbie Jacobs, Irene Idicheria, Trey Pratt, Jason Holmes
CONTACT INFORMATION
Andrés Holder, executive director
Irene Idicheria, managing director
20 Old Colony Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02127
UNITED STATES
617-778-2242
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Belvoir Terrace
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LOCATION
Lenox, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instrumental & vocal; private & class; musical theater.
AGE & LEVEL
8-16; all levels
DATES
Various sessions, June - August
COST $12,800 6 weeks; $11,800 5 weeks; $10,800 4 weeks ; $9,500 3 weeks
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 15 music teachers, 90 faculty
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laura Jean Goldberg, festival director
101 West 79 Street
New York, NY 10024
UNITED STATES
212-580-3398
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Berklee College of Music Five-Week Summer Performance Program
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LOCATION
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Contemporary music; guitar, bass, voice, percussion, brass, strings, musical theater, music business, music production, young kids, & more.
AGE & LEVEL
Minimum age 15; minimum six months playing experience; beginning through advanced; audition for placement only
DATES
July - August
COST $55 (registration fee), $5,340 (tuition), $3,720 (housing).
STUDENTS 1000
TEACHERS 250
CONTACT INFORMATION
Oisin McAuley, director
Admissions: Theodora Mara, assistant director
150 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 118
Boston, MA 02215
UNITED STATES
617-747-2542
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BERKSHIRE CHORAL INTERNATIONAL
LOCATION
Lenox, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; Blackburg, Virginia; Florence, Italy
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Berkshire High Peaks Festival
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LOCATION
The Berkshire School, Sheffield, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive seminar for strings, pianists and vocalists. International top-tier students work on individual repertoire, chamber music & public performances. Talks, lectures, master classes and concerts available to the public.
AGE & LEVEL
Outstanding young instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 16 to 28; students hail from top international conservatories
DATES
July 20 - August 2, 2023
COST $1,550 (tuition for ten-day program, accommodations and chef-prepared three meals daily)
STUDENTS 50
TEACHERS 14
Featured Teachers
Yehuda Hanani, Peter Zazofsky, Alexander Shtarkman, Giora Schmidt, Michael Strauss
CONTACT INFORMATION
Yehuda Hanani, artistic director
Jay Lesenger, opera director
Admissions: Sheila Wood, admissions
PO Box 34
Great Barrington, MA 01230
UNITED STATES
800-843-0778
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Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)
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LOCATION
Lenox, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Boston Univ. College of Fine Arts summer training program, in association with the Tanglewood Mus. Center & Boston Symph. Orch.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 10 to 20; intermediate to advanced; application and audition required for admission consideration
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 430
TEACHERS 80 part time
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hilary Field Respass, executive director
Janna Schwartz, assistant dean; Nicole Wendl, director education & program
Admissions: Nicole Wendl, director of education & student life
855 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
UNITED STATES
617-353-3350
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Classic Lyric Arts Berkshires
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LOCATION
Berkshires, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive training program; singing, language, culture, & performance practice.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced graduate and undergraduate singers
DATES
July, 2023
COST $3,750
STUDENTS 24
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Glenn Morton, John Viscardi, Raphael Fusco, Stefano Sarzani, Ennio Brugnolo
CONTACT INFORMATION
Glenn Morton, artistic director; John Viscardi, executive director
820 West End Avenue, Apt 9B
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
516-724-1117
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Composers Conference
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LOCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Amateur
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 80; audition required
DATES
July 23 - August 13, 2023
COST $795-$1,640
STUDENTS 35
TEACHERS 21
Featured Teachers
Jennifer Elowitch, Louise Schulman, Chris Gross, Barry Crawford, Benjamin Fingland
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jessica Tong, Chamber musical director
Admissions: Kathryn Welter, executive director
PO Box 5507
Wayland, MA 01778
UNITED STATES
508-276-1011
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Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) Summer Dance & Music Camps - Adult Programs & Family Programs
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LOCATION
Pinewoods Camp (Plymouth, MA); Camp Louise (Cascade, MD); Camp Cavell (Lexington, MI); Agassiz Village (Poland, ME)
MUSICAL FOCUS
English and American folk dancing, music, and singing
AGE & LEVEL
15 and up (adult programs); all levels; no audition; 2 and up (family programs)
DATES
July - August
CONTACT INFORMATION
Katy German, executive director; Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, director of programs
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 345
Easthampton, MA 01027
UNITED STATES
413-203-5467
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Duxbury Music Festival (South Shore Conservatory)
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LOCATION
South Shore Conservatory, Duxbury Campus, Duxbury, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Duxbury Music Festival is an intensive program for the study and performance of solo and chamber repertoire for undergraduate and graduate students and adult professionals. Festival Director, Stephen Deitz, has gathered a renowned faculty who offer chamber performances, as well as individual instruction and ensemble coaching.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older, no audition required
DATES
July
COST $150 application fee, $2,950 boarding students; $2,200 commuting students
TEACHERS 11
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen Dietz, festival director
Eimear Gorman, festival manager
64 Street George Street, PO Box 1523
Duxbury, MA 02332
UNITED STATES
781-934-2731
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Lyricafest
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LOCATION
Lincoln, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive chamber music festival; each string ensemble will perform in master classes, outreach venues & a final public concert.
AGE & LEVEL
College, graduate and advanced high school students; audition required
DATES
January (WinterFest); May - June (SummerFest)
COST $875 SummerFest; $450 WinterFest
STUDENTS 25
TEACHERS 3
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laura Bossert, Terry King, Co-Directors
53 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
UNITED STATES
781-472-9854
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Morningside Music Bridge
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LOCATION
Boston, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Violin, viola, cello & piano; private, masterclass, chamber & orchestra coaching & extensive solo & chamber music performance opportunities.
AGE & LEVEL
12 to 18
DATES
July 10 - August 4, 2023
COST Scholarship
STUDENTS 65
TEACHERS 40-45
CONTACT INFORMATION
Maimie De Silva, program manager
60 Scandia Hill NW
Calgary, AB T3L 1T9
UNITED STATES
403-463-7374
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NEC SUMMER ORCHESTRA INSTITUTE
New England Conservatory Preparatory School
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Boston, Massachussetts
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Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California
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Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP)
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LOCATION
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music festival focusing on the works of the 20th & 21st centuries; electronic workshop; composition workshop; master classes, lessons, colloquia, rehearsals, nightly concerts.
DATES
June
TEACHERS 13
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen Drury, artistic director
c/o Stephen Drury, New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
UNITED STATES
617-585-1100
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Tanglewood Music Center
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LOCATION
Lenox, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music, orchestra, voice, composition, conducting, audio engineering, piano technology, orchestra librarianship, printed programs.
AGE & LEVEL
College, advanced level; audition required
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 155
TEACHERS 75
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ellen Highstein, director
Edward H. Linde, director
Admissions: Michael Nock, associate director, student affairs
297 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
UNITED STATES
617-266-1200
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The Western Wind Summer Workshops in Ensemble Singing
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LOCATION
Smith College, Northhampton, MA; Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Fallas Village, CT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Each participant joins a small ensemble that is guided by a member of The Western Wind; participants sing a wide selection of music; master-class sessions.
AGE & LEVEL
Singers at all levels, professionals and amateurs, soloists and ensemble performers, conductors and music teachers
DATES
June - August
COST $600 (weekend), $1,395 (5-day), $1,795 (8-day); includes housing and food
STUDENTS 40-50
TEACHERS 9
Featured Teachers
Linda Lee Jones; Eric S. Brenner; David Vanderwal; Paul Greene-Dennis; William Zukof
CONTACT INFORMATION
William Zukof, director
Robert Eisenstein, viola da Gamba; Yumiko Matsuoka, contemporary a cappella specialist
225 West 99 Street
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
212-873-2184, 800-788-2187
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Worcester Chamber Music Society Chamber Music Camp
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LOCATION
Clark University, Worcester, MA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Innovative chamber music program for strings, woodwinds & pianists; coachings, master classes, choir & concerts; day & overnight options; evening activities include BBQ, sports, skit night; modern facilities.
AGE & LEVEL
12 through adult; intermediate to advanced
DATES
July
COST $50 registration fee, $700 per week (tuition), $390 (room and board)
STUDENTS 35 per week
TEACHERS 5
Featured Teachers
Peter Sulski, Rohan Gregory, David Russell, Ariana Falk, Randall Hodgkinson
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tracy Kraus, executive director; Ariana Falk, education director
323 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
UNITED STATES
508-926-8624
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Celebrating the Spectrum: A Festival of Music and Life
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LOCATION
College of Music, Michigan State University, East Lansing,, MI
MUSICAL FOCUS
The festival is designed to give qualified advanced pre-College students on the Autism Spectrum a preview of a life in music. The student's daily schedule reflects the life of a music major in a university or conservatory setting culminating in two live performances. All students perform daily in master classes devoted to solo repertoire as well as piano four hand repertoire.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 13 to 23, advanced pianists
DATES
July
STUDENTS 5
TEACHERS 10
Featured Teachers
Dr. Derek Kealii Polischuk, Prof. Deborah Moriarty, Dr. Michael Largey, Prof. Patrick Johnson, Dr. Lauren Julius Harris
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Derek Kealii Polischuk; Prof. Deborah Moriarty
James Forger, dean; Shawn Myrda Mahorney, administrator assistant
333 West Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
UNITED STATES
517-353-5340
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Interlochen Arts Camp
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LOCATION
Interlochen, MI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestra, band, choir, chamber music, jazz, composition, piano, vocal arts, singer-songwriter, rock, music production, musical theatre, private lessons.
AGE & LEVEL
9 to 18; audition required, but not for youngest levels
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 3,000
TEACHERS 295
CONTACT INFORMATION
Enrique Marquez, director of musical
Admissions: Katherine Luellen, executive dean of enrollment management
PO Box 199
Interlochen, MI 49643-0199
UNITED STATES
231-276-7472
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MPULSE SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTES
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
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Northern Lights Music Festival (NLMF) Young Artists Program
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LOCATION
Minnesota Iron Range, region in Hibbing, MN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings, piano; private lessons, master classes, chamber music coachings, solo & chamber music performances, festival or opera orchestra performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Young artists of collegiate level and a limited number of motivated pre-college musicians
DATES
July (NLMF)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Veda Zuponcic, artistic director
PO Box 147
Gilbert, MN 55741
UNITED STATES
218-780-2292
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St. Olaf Summer Music Academy with Piano Track
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LOCATION
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Residential camp for Band, Orchestra, Choir, Keyboard, and Chamber; Piano track for piano students.
AGE & LEVEL
15 to 18; accelerated ability; no audition for summer music camp
DATES
June 18-24, 2023
STUDENTS 200-250
TEACHERS 35-50
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sue Couling
Charles Gray, professor of Music
Street Olaf College, Office of Camps, Conferences & Events, 1520 Street Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
UNITED STATES
507-789-2222
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Stringwood Chamber Music Festival & Camp
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LOCATION
Lanesboro, MN
MUSICAL FOCUS
String quartets.
AGE & LEVEL
12 to 22; advanced; audition required; pre-formed accepted
DATES
June - July
COST $3,000
STUDENTS 32
TEACHERS 8-11 Artaria String Quartet + guests
Featured Teachers
Artaria String Quartet, Paul Kantor, Norman Fischer
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ray Shows, executive & artistic director
Admissions: Nancy Oliveros, artistic & admissions director
980 Bellows Street
St. Paul, MN 55118
UNITED STATES
651-587-7595
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Woodland Chamber Music Workshop
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LOCATION
Surfside Resort, North Shore of Lake Superior, Tofte, MN
MUSICAL FOCUS
All instruments; individuals & pre-formed ensembles.
AGE & LEVEL
All skill levels; no audition required; individuals will be placed with other participants of similar skill and experience. Adults only. Regular deadline: May 1; pianists should inquire first.
DATES
June 18-23, 2023
COST $1,490 all-inclusive
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Josh Aerie, Laurie Bastian, Sam Black, Betty Braunstein, Kevin Miescke
CONTACT INFORMATION
Josh Aerie
Rose Sciaroni
PO Box 806
South Bend, IN 46624
UNITED STATES
703-582-2805
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Arianna Chamber Music Festival
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LOCATION
Grace United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MO
MUSICAL FOCUS
Hosted by Arianna String Quartet; intensive study of chamber music; strategies for individual & group problem solving, methods for gaining interpretive insights, creative rehearsal & practice techniques.
AGE & LEVEL
Individuals and preformed student groups in high school or college; audition video required
DATES
June
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 4
CONTACT INFORMATION
6199 Waterman Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63112
UNITED STATES
405-312-7111
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Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy & Festival
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LOCATION
Innsbrook, MO
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer Music Academy (9 days), Emerging Artist (9 days).
AGE & LEVEL
Average age is 14 to 22; advanced middle school, high school and college students; audition required
DATES
June
STUDENTS 30-40
TEACHERS 10-15
CONTACT INFORMATION
David Halen, artistic director
Heidi Steel, managing director
596 Aspen Way Drive
Innsbrook, MO 63390
UNITED STATES
636-928-3366 x9218
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Camp Festival Amadeus
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LOCATION
Whitefish, MT
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
7th to 12th grade string students
DATES
August
COST $425
STUDENTS 35
TEACHERS 6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Deidre Corson, executive director
PO Box 4446, 432 Spokane Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
UNITED STATES
406-862-8074
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Omaha Conservatory of Music Summer Camp Programs
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LOCATION
Omaha, NE
MUSICAL FOCUS
Join us for premier summer music program experiences in the heartland of America! SoundWaves is for all levels ages 9-18 studying strings, piano, voice, winds, brass, guitar and percussion. Omaha Conservatory of Music Suzuki Institute is recommended for Suzuki teachers, families and string students ages 0-18.
AGE & LEVEL
SoundWaves ages 9 to 18; Suzuki Institute ages 0-18
DATES
Soundwaves: July; Suzuki Institute: Late July
COST SoundWaves: $750; Suzuki Institute: $500; lodging and meal plans available. Register by January 31 for $50 discount.
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 38
Featured Teachers
Elizabeth Borowsky, Vicky Lee, Ernest Richardson, Edward Kreitman, Sharon Jones
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grazzia Rode-Sagastume, interim director Of SoundWaves & Suzuki Institute
Ruth Meints, executive director; Erin Petersen, director of marketing
Admissions: Kai Fritchman, admissions manager
7023 Cass Street
Omaha, NE 68132
UNITED STATES
402-932-4978
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Résonance Young Artist Program
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LOCATION
Omaha, NE
MUSICAL FOCUS
Vocal performance, audition technique, vocal coaching, movement coaching, career guidance. Includes workshop, artist showcase, and season end concert.
AGE & LEVEL
High school junior or senior
DATES
October 2022 - May 2023
COST None, by audition
STUDENTS 4
TEACHERS 3
Featured Teachers
A. Barron Breland, Mark Kurtz, guest artist Broadway director
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tara Cowherd, executive director; A. Barron Breland, musical director; Mark Kurtz, associate musical director
Admissions: Lauren Morrissey, English director
5149 Decatur Street
Omaha, NE 68104
UNITED STATES
402-671-0085
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Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music
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LOCATION
Nelson, NH
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for strings, piano, French horn, flute, bassoon, oboe & clarinet.
AGE & LEVEL
12 to 90; recording required with completed application
DATES
June - August
COST $2,000 for each 10-day session
STUDENTS 60 for each of five 10-day summer sessions
TEACHERS 9 for each of five 10-day sessions
Featured Teachers
Apple Hill String Quartet, Nina Lee, Kinan Azmeh, Movses Pogossian, Sally Pinkas
CONTACT INFORMATION
Javier Caballero, executive director
Admissions: Amelia Perron, admissions director
PO Box 217
Sullivan, NH 03445
UNITED STATES
603-847-3371
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CREATIVE MUSICIANS RETREAT (CMR)
The Walden School
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Dublin, New Hampshire
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Raphael Chamber Music Workshop
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LOCATION
High Mowing School, Wilton, NH
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music (Strings, winds, piano, all combinations)
AGE & LEVEL
Adult, advanced/professional; no audition
DATES
Two sessions in August
COST $1,750 plus $50 application fee
STUDENTS 25-35
TEACHERS 5-6
Featured Teachers
Susan Salm, Sally McLain, Lisa Tipton, Miranda Sielaff
CONTACT INFORMATION
Susan Salm, director
Stephanie Bazirjian, administrator assistant
175 West 73 Street, Apartment 16-D
New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
646-247-7022
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YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM (YMP)
The Walden School
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Dublin, New Hampshire
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Gramercy Brass Band Camp - Presented by Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY
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LOCATION
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
MUSICAL FOCUS
Brass, percussion; training in brass band performance techniques with principal members of the award-winning Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY.
AGE & LEVEL
Brass, percussion students; junior level, high school, college, adult
DATES
July - August
COST Free, online
STUDENTS 100+
TEACHERS 20+
Featured Teachers
Prof. Tom Davoren, Prof. Mike Fahie, Prof. Max Morden, John Lambert, Lee Ann Newland
CONTACT INFORMATION
John Henry Lambert; Lee Ann Newland; Max Morden; Mike Fahie; Rob Fournier
Admissions: Danielle Padron
108 Hillcrest Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
UNITED STATES
212-229-7607
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Westminster Choir College - Summer Program for High School & Middle School Musicians & Adults
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LOCATION
Rider University, Princeton and Lawrenceville, NJ
MUSICAL FOCUS
Various, for singers & musicians; (including CoOPERAtive, a three-week, intensive voice programs for the advanced student or young professional).
AGE & LEVEL
Adult programs (including online) plus special programs for middle and high school students
DATES
June - July
COST Varies by program
STUDENTS 325
TEACHERS 40
Featured Teachers
James Jordan, Trent Blanton, Kathy Price and many others
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scott Hoerl
Admissions: Susan Makowski (smakowski@rider.edu)
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
UNITED STATES
609-896-5000
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Taos School of Music
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LOCATION
Taos Ski Valley, NM
MUSICAL FOCUS
Advanced chamber music study & performance.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 29; advanced, professionally oriented; audition required
DATES
June - August
COST $1,200
STUDENTS 19
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Borromeo String Quartet, Shanghai Quartet, Brentano String Quartet, Robert McDonald
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Erik Christian Peterson, executive director
PO Box 2630
Taos, NM 87571
UNITED STATES
575-776-2388
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Your Body is Your Strad Institute
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LOCATION
Caroga Lake, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Violin, Viola, Cello, somatic education, master classes, coaching, private lessons, ensembles, performances, pedagogy.
AGE & LEVEL
College students, teachers, professionals; no auditions
DATES
June
COST $1,595 includes tuition, room and board
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 11
Featured Teachers
Uri Vardi, Steven Doane, Eric Pritchard, Ian Swensen, Erika Eckert
CONTACT INFORMATION
Uri Vardi, Hagit Vardi, artistic directors
Kyle Barrett Price, artistic director & founder
Admissions: Stephanie Price-Wong, Kyle Price, administrator directors
Caroga Arts Collective, PO Box 1048
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
UNITED STATES
518-832-2041
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The Castleman Quartet Program at Fredonia
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SUNY Fredonia School of Music, Fredonia, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
14 to 25; pre-professional; audition required
DATES
Second Sunday in June to last Sunday in July
STUDENTS 36
TEACHERS 9
CONTACT INFORMATION
Charles Castleman, director
520 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131
UNITED STATES
305-284-6812
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The Chamber Music Center of New York
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LOCATION
National Opera Center, New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive chamber music training; coachings, workshops, chorus & chamber orchestra rehearsals, performances, masterclasses, guest lecturers & performers, field trips, outdoor activities.
AGE & LEVEL
Musicians 8 to 20
DATES
Summer
COST Varies by program
STUDENTS 90
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Peter Prosser, Sibylle Johner, Mary Jo Pagano, Claire Chan, Nikita Morozov
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mary Jo Pagano, artistic director, CMC
Admissions: Sean Brekke
299 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
917-407-4647
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Chamber Music Conference & Composers Forum of the East Inc.
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LOCATION
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for advanced adult amateurs; coaching program for strings, winds, piano & voice.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up; audition required
DATES
July - August
STUDENTS 270
TEACHERS 60
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tobias Werner, musical director
Susie Ikeda, executive director
Admissions: Susie Ikeda, executive director
PO Box 130
Arlington, MA 02476
UNITED STATES
617-447-1808
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Chautauqua School of Music
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LOCATION
Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano, instrumental, voice.
AGE & LEVEL
16 to 25; audition required
DATES
August
COST $300
STUDENTS 300
TEACHERS 35
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter Lindblom, Camp director
Michael E. Hill, president
Admissions: Sarah Malinoski-Umberger, manager, CHQ Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
1 Ames Avenue
Chautauqua, NY 14722
UNITED STATES
716-357-6421
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Classical Singing & New York in June
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LOCATION
New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive vocal study & coaching with top professionals in the field; voice lessons, coachings & master classes, audition preparation, guided walking tours, & a final performance in a recognized New York recital venue.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 35; aspiring professional singers and collaborative pianists
DATES
May - June
COST $1,850
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Margo Garrett, Kathryn LaBouff, Corradina Caporello, Cristina Stanescu, Brian Zeger
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jane Olian; Donna Gill
c/o Jane Olian, 370 Riverside Drive, 5E
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
646-271-5528
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Eastern U.S. Music Camp at Colgate University
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LOCATION
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Symphony orchestra, jazz ensembles, symphonic band, contemporary jazz/Rock ensemble, jazz combos, chamber ensembles, guitar, percussion, flute, brass ensembles, all instruments & voice, piano & guitar programs, vocal jazz, madrigal and concert choirs, classes: theory, harmony, composition, conducting, music industry; private lessons, master classes, daily fun, ice cream socials, trip, Colgate campus residents; Colgate University pool and recreation center.
AGE & LEVEL
12-18; all levels
DATES
June 25 - July 23, 20232-, 3-, and 4-week sessions
COST Varies by length of session
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 30
Featured Teachers
Thomas Christensen, Nicholas Weiser, Kenneth Jernigan, David Soto, Sean D. Lowery
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grace R. Brown, executive director; Johnathan Lowery, Co-director
Ada Jeon Lowery; Scott Dunn
7 Brook Hollow Road
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
UNITED STATES
866-777-7841, 518-877-5121
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Feldenkrais for All Musicians Workshop
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LOCATION
Caroga Lake, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classes, master classes, coachings, private lessons, performances, pedagogy.
AGE & LEVEL
College students, teachers, professionals; no auditions
DATES
June
COST $400-$810, depending on package
STUDENTS 30
Featured Teachers
Uri Vardi, Hagit Vardi, Steven Doane, Carol Rodland, Eric Pritchard
CONTACT INFORMATION
Uri Vardi, Hagit Vardi, artistic directors
Kyle Barrett Price, artistic director & founder
Admissions: Stephanie Price-Wong, Kyle Price, administrator directors
Caroga Arts Collective, PO Box 1048
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
UNITED STATES
518-832-2041
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Fredonia Summer Music Festival
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LOCATION
SUNY Fredonia School of Music, Fredonia, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Band rehearsals, chamber ensembles & jazz groups, daily musicianship classes, master classes; attend special evening performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Instrumental music students currently in grades 9 to 12; no audition
DATES
June - July
STUDENTS 75-100
TEACHERS 12
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen H. Kolison Jr., president
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
UNITED STATES
716-673-3111
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French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
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LOCATION
French Woods, Hancock, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Co-ed private performing arts individual choice program; classical & jazz music, theater, dance, visual arts, film & video, circus, magic, computer, sports, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock & roll, horseback riding.
AGE & LEVEL
7 to 17; beginner to professional; audition for placement after arrival
DATES
June - August
COST Varies by program
STUDENTS 650
TEACHERS 430
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ron Schaefer, Founder & Owner
Brian Worsdale, artistic director
Admissions: Isaac Baumfeld, director
199 Bouchoux Brook Road
Hancock, NY 13783
UNITED STATES
607-637-8400
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The Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium
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LOCATION
New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Berkeley, CA; MontrÉal, Canada
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master classes, lectures, presentations, and private lessons. This annual summer symposium presents high-level training in the Taubman Approach to the musical community. This approach has proven to be highly effective in the resolution of technical limitations and playing-related injuries.
AGE & LEVEL
Teachers and musicians of all experiences; no audition
DATES
June - July
TEACHERS 9
Featured Teachers
Edna Golandsky, Robert Durso, John Bloomfield, Mary Moran
CONTACT INFORMATION
Edna Golandsky, artistic director; John Bloomfield, senior director; Robert Durso, senior director; Mary Moran, senior director
Park West Finance Station, PO Box 20726
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
646-389-8648
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Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival
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LOCATION
Mannes School of Music, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music performances & master classes; intensive career building workshops, education outreach training.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and above
DATES
July (dates vary)
COST $1,285
STUDENTS 50
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Brandon George, Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Mark Dover, Kevin Newton, Monica Ellis
CONTACT INFORMATION
Monica Ellis, executive director
123 West 128 Street
New York, NY 10027
UNITED STATES
212-337-0838
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International Keyboard Institute & Festival
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LOCATION
Mannes School of Music, The New School, New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano master classes; lectures; concerts.
AGE & LEVEL
High school through post-conservatory; audition recording required
DATES
July 16-30, 2023
COST $950 (complete two-week session), $590 (one-week session)
STUDENTS 75
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Jerome Rose, Pavlina Dokovska, Vladimir Feltsman, Jeffrey Swann, Eduard Zilberkant
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jerome Rose, founder & director
Admissions: Julie Kedersha, festival director
229 West 97 Street, Suite 1B
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
212-665-2446
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International Vocal Arts Institute
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LOCATION
New York City; MontrÉal, Canada
MUSICAL FOCUS
Programs include full operas, concerts with orchestra, public master classes, one-on-one coachings & voice lessons.
AGE & LEVEL
Career entry, professional singers; audition required
DATES
June (New York City); July - August (Montréal)
STUDENTS 40-80
TEACHERS 12-30
Featured Teachers
Mignon Dunn, Rosemarie Landry, Ruth Falcon, Beth Roberts, Laura Brooks Rice
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joan Dornemann, artistic director; Paul Nadler, musical activities director
119 West 72 Street, #313
New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
212-362-5980
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The Juilliard School
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The Juilliard School, New York, New York
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The Juilliard School
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The Juilliard School, New York, New York
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The Juilliard School
LOCATION
The Juilliard School, New York, New York
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The Juilliard School
LOCATION
Windermere Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida
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LAKE GEORGE MUSIC FESTIVAL FELLOWSHIPS
Lake George Music Festival
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Lake George, New York
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Long Lake Camp for the Arts
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LOCATION
Long Lake, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Sleepaway summer camp for performing and fine artists ages 8-16 from all around the world. The only camp to offer 100% customizable schedule for each and every camper. We offer a non-competitive philosophy that allows every camper the space to succeed. Mention Musical America and receive a $500 discount off registration fees for our 3rd session!
AGE & LEVEL
8 to 16 years old, beginner to advanced
DATES
June - August
COST $7,250 for 3 weeks, $13,800 for 6 weeks
STUDENTS 250
TEACHERS 100
Featured Teachers
Sam Dirosa, May Burnett, Lena McMennemen
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marc & Susan Katz
Geoff Burnett; Carolyn Goodman
Admissions: Alicia Leibowitz
83 Long Lake Camp Way
Long Lake, NY 12847
UNITED STATES
914-693-7111
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Luzerne Music Center
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LOCATION
Lake Luzerne, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings, winds, brass, percussion & piano; private lessons, chamber music coaching, string & symphonic orchestras; secondary lessons in composition & theory, conducting, vocal, instrumental & jazz; Philadelphia Orch. members.
AGE & LEVEL
9 to 18
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 160
TEACHERS 36
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth Pitcairn, CEO & artistic director; Emily Dobmeier, camp & festival director
Admissions: Emily Brown, manager of camp & student services
PO Box 39
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
UNITED STATES
518-696-2771
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Magic Mountain Music Farm
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LOCATION
Morris, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Practice marathon retreats (PMR) for strings, winds & brass; a limited number of pianists can be accepted; maximum of 10 participants; unique pragmatic strategies for improving technical & interpretative control in performance at the highest artistic level.
AGE & LEVEL
Professionals and college/conservatory students; audition required (tape recording is acceptable)
DATES
January (PMR 1); June (PMR 2); August - September (PMR 3)
COST $85 Application fee; $2,395 (PMR 1), $1,450 (PMR 2), $2,595 (PMR 3)
STUDENTS 10 per session
TEACHERS 2
Featured Teachers
Burton Kaplan, Scott Anderson
CONTACT INFORMATION
Burton Kaplan, Seminar Leader
5 Maplewood Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
UNITED STATES
212-662-6634
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Manhattan in the Mountains (MinM)
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LOCATION
Hunter, NY (Catskill Mountains)
MUSICAL FOCUS
Violin, viola, cello, clarinet, piano; private lessons, daily chamber music rehearsals, chamber coachings.
AGE & LEVEL
13 and up; audition required
DATES
July - August
COST $4,200
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Joanne Polk, Tatiana Goncharova, Xiao Wang, Jaram Kim
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tatiana Goncharova
Admissions: Dr. Jeffrey Langford
3495 Broadway
New York, NY 10031
UNITED STATES
917-226-5594
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Meadowmount School of Music
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LOCATION
Adirondack Mountains, Westport, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Seven-week summer music program for violin, viola & cello solo & chamber music studies. Intensive practice and study environment for high-level young artists seeking a professional career in music.
AGE & LEVEL
12 to 30+; advanced student to accomplished musicians; audition required
DATES
June 25 - August 11, 2023
COST $9,100 for 7 weeks room, board, laundry, lessons, master classes, concerts, guest artist events, health and wellness classes, career development, recreation and more
STUDENTS 200
TEACHERS 15 + visiting guest artists
Featured Teachers
Hans Jorgen Jensen, Gerardo Ribeiro, Ann Setzer, I-Hao Lee, Janet Sung
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mark Hayman, executive director; Janet Sung, artistic director
Kikuei Ikeda; Molly Carr
1424 County Route 10
Westport, NY 12993
UNITED STATES
518-962-2400
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Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble Dancing Voice/Singing Body - Vocal Ensemble Weekend Workshop
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New York City, Garrison, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Work with the voice & body as multifaceted instruments for exploring range, timbre, gesture, resonance, characters, landscape, & rhythm (Meredith Monk does not teach during this program).
AGE & LEVEL
All levels of experience
DATES
August
COST 350
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kirstin Kapustik, executive director
Meredith Monk, artistic director
260 West Broadway, Suite 2
New York, NY 10013
UNITED STATES
212-904-1330
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Mostly Modern Festival
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LOCATION
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
For instrumentalists, singers, conductors & composers; combination of intensive one-on-one instruction & the opportunity to rehearse & perform side-by-side with top musicians, conductors & composers in contemporary music.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older
DATES
June
COST $1,650 (tuition for singers and instrumentalists), $2,495 (tuition for conductors and composers), $,1175 (room and board)
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 25+
CONTACT INFORMATION
Robert Paterson, artistic director
Victoria Paterson, executive director
433 County Route 68
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
UNITED STATES
917-941-1493
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MSM SUMMER
Manhattan School of Music
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New York, New York
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National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA)
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LOCATION
SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer orchestral training program includes a two-week residency at Purchase College, SUNY, capped by concert at Carnegie Hall, followed by a tour. The residency encompasses sectional and full orchestra rehearsals, workshops on musical and non-musical topics designed to complement the focus on tour repertoire.
AGE & LEVEL
16 to 19; audition required
DATES
July
COST Full scholarship; $30 application fee
STUDENTS 110
TEACHERS 30
Featured Teachers
Featured faculty and guest artists
CONTACT INFORMATION
Douglas Beck, director
Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
212-424-2024
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New York Lyric Opera Theatre Summer Music Program
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LOCATION
New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Selected opera performances with orchestra & staging; private voice lessons & vocal coaching; master classes in voice, diction & acting; mock auditions with top New York agent; music business & self-promotion lectures.
DATES
June
COST $35 audition fee
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth Heuermann, general artistic director
PO Box 237027
New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
646-755-8043
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New York Opera Conservatory
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LOCATION
New York: Peekskill, Croton, Yorktown, Montrose, Cortlandt
MUSICAL FOCUS
Opera, master classes, business classes, coaching.
AGE & LEVEL
Young pre-college and adults; must be currently working with a professional teacher
DATES
Session 1: June - July; Session 2: July - August
COST $685 ($500 pre-college)
STUDENTS 20 per session
TEACHERS 5
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dan Montez, general director
Jun Nakabayashi, musical director
9 Stacey Court
Peekskill, NY 10566
UNITED STATES
914-602-3420
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NYO Jazz
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LOCATION
SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer jazz training program includes a residency at Purchase College, SUNY, capped by concert at Carnegie Hall, followed by a tour. The residency encompasses sectional and full ensemble rehearsals, workshops on musical and non-musical topics designed to complement the focus on tour repertoire. Instrumental faculty include 8-10 world-class jazz musicians. Trumpeter Sean Jones returns as artistic director and bandleader for the ensemble's tour in summer 2023.
AGE & LEVEL
16 to 19; audition required
DATES
July - August
COST Full scholarship; $30 application fee
STUDENTS 22
TEACHERS 10
Featured Teachers
Sean Jones, world class jazz masters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Douglas Beck, director; Joanna Massey, director
Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
212-424-2024
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NYO2
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LOCATION
SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer orchestral training program which aims to diversify the pool of young musicians across the country equipped to succeed at the highest level. The program includes a residency at Purchase College, SUNY, capped by concerts at Carnegie Hall and elsewhere. The residency encompasses sectional and full orchestra rehearsals, private lessons, workshops on musical and non-musical topics designed to complement the focus on concert repertoire.
AGE & LEVEL
14 to 17; audition required
DATES
July
COST Full scholarship
STUDENTS 80
TEACHERS 30
Featured Teachers
Guest conductor, guest soloist, leading professional orchestra musicians
CONTACT INFORMATION
Douglas Beck, director
Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
212-424-2024
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The Perlman Music Program (PMP) Chamber Music Workshop (CMW)
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Shelter Island Heights, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings; intensive three-week workshop focused only on the study & performance of the chamber music literature.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up; advanced; application with video submissions required
DATES
May - June
COST $500 (room and board)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Merry Peckham, CMW director
Toby Perlman, president & founder
19 West 69 Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
212-877-5045
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The Perlman Music Program (PMP) Summer Music School (SMS)
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LOCATION
Shelter Island Heights, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings; intensive seven-week summer residency program for exceptionally gifted students, drawn from all over the world.
AGE & LEVEL
12 to 18; advanced; application with video submissions required; audition required
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Toby Perlman, president & Founder; Merry Peckham, associate director
Anna Kaplan, executive director
19 West 69 Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
212-877-5045
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"Prelude to Performance," under auspices of The Martina Arroyo Foundation Inc.
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New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Complete interpretation of an entire operatic role; character development, translation & text analysis, recitatives, pre-stage rehearsal preparation, musical & stylistic coaching; appearance in a complete opera role.
AGE & LEVEL
Young artists, 20 to 35 years old, on the brink of starting a career; chosen by an audition; tuition-free, some auditor scholarships available
DATES
July
STUDENTS Approximately 40
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Martina Arroyo, president & artistic director; Mark Rucker, administrator director
Maestro Willie Anthony Waters, musical director/conductor; Janelle Hurst, administrator director, Martina Arroyo Foundation
57 West 57 Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
212-315-9190
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Harold Rosenbaum Choral Conducting Institute
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LOCATION
Westcjester and New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Choral conducting
AGE & LEVEL
18 and above; beginning, mid-level and advanced conductors
DATES
August
COST $475, full participant; $250 auditor
STUDENTS 12
TEACHERS 1
Featured Teachers
Dr. Harold Rosenbaum
CONTACT INFORMATION
Harold Rosenbaum, director
2 Cove Road
South Salem, NY 10590-1023
UNITED STATES
914-582-3915
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Scor! String Camps for Adults
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Various United States locations
MUSICAL FOCUS
Violin, viola, cello, bass.
AGE & LEVEL
Adults; beginner to advanced; no audition
DATES
Febrary - August (13 camps)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyle Bultman, CEO; Beth Bultman, program director
67 Pembroke Street, #1
Rochester, NY 14620
UNITED STATES
877-726-SCOR (7267)
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Seagle Festival
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LOCATION
Schroon Lake, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Voice, opera & musical theatre.
AGE & LEVEL
No specific age limit; from undergraduate to post-graduate artists; audition required
DATES
June 19 - August 20, 2023
COST $5,500
STUDENTS 32
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Stephen Lusmann, Byron Jones, Chad Payton, Meaghan Deiter, Richard Kagey
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tony Kostecki, general director
Darren Woods, artistic director
PO Box 366, 999 Charley Hill Road
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
UNITED STATES
518-532-7875
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SŌ Percussion Summer Institute (SŌSI)
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LOCATION
Various United States locations
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music seminar for percussionists & composers. The four members of So Percussion serve as faculty in rehearsal, performance, & discussion of contemporary music for percussion.
AGE & LEVEL
College age; audition required
DATES
July
COST $2,400
STUDENTS 40-50
TEACHERS 6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Eric Cha-Beach; Josh Quillen; Adam Sliwinski; Jason Treuting
Admissions: Shelby Blezinger-McCay, program coordinator
20 Grand Avenue, #205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
UNITED STATES
917-909-0212
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SUMMER@EASTMAN
Eastman School of Music
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Summit Music Festival
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LOCATION
EF Academy, Thornwood, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Extensive chamber music & instrumental training; seminars, master classes, lectures, individual lessons, chamber music & orchestral classes; student, faculty & guest artist concerts; Concerto Competition.
AGE & LEVEL
14 and up; high school, college and young professionals
DATES
July - August
CONTACT INFORMATION
David Krieger, executive director; Efrem Briskin, artistic director; Massimiliano Mainolfi, program director
270 Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NY 10570
UNITED STATES
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Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
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LOCATION
Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Creative & performing arts.
AGE & LEVEL
5 to 18; no audition
DATES
August
STUDENTS 1,500
TEACHERS 125
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dale Lewis, executive director
Admissions: Kerry Barnhart, admissions director
420 East 79 Street, Suite 3D
New York, NY 11798
UNITED STATES
212-772-6060
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BREVARD MUSIC CENTER SUMMER INSTITUTE & FESTIVAL
Brevard Music Center
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Brevard, North Carolina
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Cannon Music Camp
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LOCATION
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive-large ensemble, theory, private instruction, jazz, vocal, orchestral, keyboard, chamber.
AGE & LEVEL
Entering 9th grade to entering college freshmen; no audition
DATES
June 24-July 15, 2023
STUDENTS 200
TEACHERS 35+
CONTACT INFORMATION
James Daugherty, director
ASU Box 32031, Broyhill Music Center, Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608-2031
UNITED STATES
828-262-4091
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LOCATION
Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro Summer Music Camp
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LOCATION
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC
MUSICAL FOCUS
Senior band, junior band, beginner band, senior orchestra, junior orchestra, senior mixed chorus, junior mixed chorus, piano camp.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 5 to 12; no audition
DATES
July
STUDENTS 1,900
TEACHERS 160
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brad McMillan, director
UNCG Summer Music Camp, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
UNITED STATES
336-334-5299
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International Music Camp
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LOCATION
International Peace Garden, Dunseith, ND
MUSICAL FOCUS
Programs in band, orchestra, choir, jazz (band & vocal), garage band, photography, creative writing, drama, musical theatre, music composition, dance (ballet, modern, jazz, tap, theatre), fiddle, drawing, painting, and more.
AGE & LEVEL
10-adult; intermediate through advanced; no audition
DATES
June - July
STUDENTS 2,000
TEACHERS 200
CONTACT INFORMATION
Christine & Tim Baumann, camp directors
10834 Peace Garden Drive
Dunseith, ND 58329
UNITED STATES
701-838-8472; (June-July) 701-263-4211
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Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory Summer Intensive
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LOCATION
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH
MUSICAL FOCUS
Residential program of concentrated music study for serious high school musicians with attention to solo and chamber music performance.
AGE & LEVEL
High school (entering grades 9 to 12); audition required
DATES
July
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cory Isler, associate director
49 Seminary Street
Berea, OH 44017
UNITED STATES
440-826-2365
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CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION AND INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Piano Cleveland
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Credo Music Festival
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LOCATION
Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, OH
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive study of chamber & orchestral music set in a faith & service context with world-renowned faculty.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced players; ages 12 to 23; audition required; Credo students are national competition winners (ASTA, MTNA, Fischoff) and alumni hold positions in major orchestras.
DATES
July
COST $2,930
STUDENTS 75
TEACHERS 20
Featured Teachers
Peter Slowik, Sibbi Bernhardsson, Sarita Kwok, Bryan Dumm, Alan Harrell
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter Slowik, artistic director
Admissions: Vicky Slowik, admissions director
65 East College Street, Suite 7
Oberlin, OH 44074
UNITED STATES
440-774-3658
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Harpa International Music Academy
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LOCATION
Lakeside, Ohio
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instruction in violin, viola, cello and piano; intense chamber music coachings, private lessons & orchestra rehearsals.
AGE & LEVEL
Approximately 7 to 29
DATES
August 12-19, 2023
COST Advanced String Quartet Intensive for pre-formed quartets: free fellowship program including housing and two meals/day
Junior String Workshop (ages 7-12, solo and chamber music for strings): $750 + housing STUDENTS 50-60
TEACHERS 10-12
Featured Teachers
Sibbi Bernhardsson and other world-renowned string faculty and string quartet veterans
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sibbi Bernhardsson, artistic director
237 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
UNITED STATES
440-462-8524
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Kent/Blossom Music Festival
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Kent State University, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive study and performance at the professional level with principal members of The Cleveland Orchestra and other major artists; chamber music, orchestral studies, master classes, private lessons, recreational opportunities.
AGE & LEVEL
Video audition required
DATES
June - August
COST $900 program fee; $1,200 housing
STUDENTS 43
TEACHERS 25
Featured Teachers
Guest artists: Miami String Quartet, members of The Cleveland Orchestra
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ricardo Sepulveda, director
Danna Sundet, artistic coordinator
1325 Theatre Drive
Kent, OH 44242
UNITED STATES
330-672-2613
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Oberlin Conservatory of Music
LOCATION
Oberlin College and Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio
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LOCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive college preparatory experience; lessons, coachings, master classes; courses in acting, lyric diction, vocal health, college audition preparation, historic performances & stage craft; wide-range of performances.
AGE & LEVEL
15-18
DATES
June - July
COST $1,000; financial aid available
STUDENTS Approximately 30
TEACHERS 12
CONTACT INFORMATION
Linda McAlister, executive director
William E. Schmidt, founder
6 W 5th Street, Suite 406
Covington, KY 41011
UNITED STATES
513-783-2583
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Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain
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LOCATION
Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center, Lone Wolf, OK
MUSICAL FOCUS
Nine artistic disciplines, including orchestra & chorus.
AGE & LEVEL
15 to 19; audition required; Oklahoma high school students only
DATES
June
COST Full scholarships for all accepted students
STUDENTS 270
TEACHERS Varies
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rob Ward, president & CEO
111 NW 9th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
UNITED STATES
405-605-7500
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Berwick Academy (Oregon Bach Festival)
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LOCATION
Berwick Hall, Eugene, OR
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master classes, sectionals, chamber music and lectures through the full schedule. Participating musicians will get to work with the esteemed faculty plus professional musicians of the OBF Orchestra throughout their stay. Violin, viola, cello, bass & violone, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, harpsichord, lute.
AGE & LEVEL
Musicians who actively study and perform in period practice; auditions required
DATES
June - July
COST Free, including room and board
TEACHERS 11
CONTACT INFORMATION
Adam LaMotte, program director
1257 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
UNITED STATES
541-346-5666
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Amherst Early Music Hybrid Festival
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LOCATION
Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
2 weeks of classes on Medieval, Renaissance, & Baroque music & dance. Scheduled Classes run Monday through Friday, with four class periods per day.
In the evening there are lectures, concerts, madrigal singing in the courtyard, English country dancing, drop-in playing sessions, the AEM Auction, and socializing with early music enthusiasts from all over the world.
AGE & LEVEL
15 and older, all levels; no audition
DATES
August
COST Tuition is $675 per week; room and board: $596 per week for a single room, $223 per week for meals
STUDENTS 100-200
TEACHERS 40+
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marilyn Boenau, executive director; Frances Blaker, Fest. director
35 Webster Street
West Newton, MA 02465
UNITED STATES
781-488-3337
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Elizabethtown College Music Camp
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LOCATION
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive (orchestra, band, choir, strings, winds, percussion, piano, voice, theory, jazz band, show choir, jazz orchestra).
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 7-12; audition for seating in ensembles only; all students accepted
DATES
July
COST $595 includes all instruction, housing and meals
STUDENTS 160-200
TEACHERS 60 faculty + 35 staff
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grant Moore II, director
Elizabethtown College, 1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
UNITED STATES
717-361-1000
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Longwood Organ Academy
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LOCATION
Longwood Gardens, Chester County, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive for college students pursuing a degree in organ performance.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 30, currently enrolled in an organ degree program
DATES
June
COST $1,000 (tuition, onsite housing, meals, local transportation)
Featured Teachers
Peter Richard Conte, Alan Morrison
CONTACT INFORMATION
Emily Moody
PO Box 501
Kennett Square, PA 19348
UNITED STATES
610-388-5452
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Moxart Concerto Program
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LOCATION
Immaculata, PA; Newark, DE; Newburgh, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Rehearse & perform a concerto with a fine orchestra; two rehearsals; may play entire concerto or just chosen movements.
AGE & LEVEL
No age limits; level is advanced amateur and pre-professional; audition required
DATES
February - June, 2023
COST $1,800-$4,000 depending on how much orchestra time is required
STUDENTS 9-10
TEACHERS 3
Featured Teachers
Conductors: Joe Gehring, Simeone Tartaglione, Russell Ger
CONTACT INFORMATION
Betty Mock, director & admissions director
124 Cornell Road
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
UNITED STATES
610-668-8807
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Philadelphia International Music Festival, featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
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LOCATION
Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Wayne, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Resident festival featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, including principal players; private lessons, master classes & faculty performances, chamber music, orchestra, competitions, & audition prep.
AGE & LEVEL
All ages through the college years; placement audition recording required
DATES
June - July
COST $1,550-$4,550, based on program participation
STUDENTS 400
TEACHERS 100
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kimberly Fisher, artistic director
Admissions: Rich Spiegel, registrar
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
UNITED STATES
856-875-6816
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Renova Music Festival
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LOCATION
Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music coaching, chamber orchestras, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 25; audition required
DATES
May - June
COST Full tuition scholarships available
STUDENTS 27
TEACHERS 12
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joshua Zona, musical director
PO Box 61
New Castle, PA 16103
UNITED STATES
724-651-7446
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Russian Opera Workshop
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LOCATION
Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Training, opera/full roles, Russian classes, master classes, concerts.
AGE & LEVEL
Advance college and professional
DATES
June - July
STUDENTS 20-30
TEACHERS 6-10
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ghenady Meirson, director
1920 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
UNITED STATES
267-475-6500
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Sphinx Performance Academy
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LOCATION
Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, OH; The Juilliard School, New York, NY
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive solo and chamber music intensive for Black & Latinx string players (violin, viola, cello, bass).
AGE & LEVEL
11 to 17
DATES
June - August
COST Full scholarship program providing room and board; limited travel scholarships available
STUDENTS 32 on each session
TEACHERS 8
Featured Teachers
Top Black and Latinx soloists and chamber musicians, including the Catalyst Quartet
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ana Abrantes, director of education
2200 Hunt Street, Suite 461
Detroit, MI 48207
UNITED STATES
888-404-7073
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Summertrios
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LOCATION
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for strings, woodwinds, & piano.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up; various levels
DATES
June
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lily Friedman, director
Leslie Tomkins, artistic director; Käi Berntson, administrator director
6030 Huxley Avenue
Bronx, NY 10471
UNITED STATES
313-509-7909
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Techne Music Festival
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LOCATION
Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
String Chamber Music
AGE & LEVEL
15 to 30; highly advanced
DATES
June
COST No tuition; housing: $250
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 4
Featured Teachers
Timothy Schwarz, Sheila Browne, Lawrence Stomberg, Domenic Salerni, Peter Winograd
CONTACT INFORMATION
Timothy Schwarz, artistic director
629-631 South 13th Street, Unit B
Philadelphia, PA 19147
UNITED STATES
215-880-5869
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West Chester University High School Summer Music Institute
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LOCATION
West Chester University, West Chester, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive (concert band, string orchestra, chorus, private lessons, instrumental chamber ensembles, beginning & advanced theory/ear training classes, college prep class.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 9-12; no audition for general admission; video audition required for Honors Track application/admission
DATES
July
COST $710 (resident), $620 (commuter); $25 early registration discount (by mid-May)
STUDENTS 70
TEACHERS 15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, director
Dr. Henry Grabb, program coordinator
700 S High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
UNITED STATES
610-436-1000
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Wildflower Composers
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LOCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
MUSICAL FOCUS
During the two-week program, our composers engage in coursework with core instructors, workshops with performers, and private composition lessons. Each student composes a new work for the festival, which is premiered and professionally recorded at our final concert. Students also take a field trip to Princeton University to learn about writing for percussion at the So Percussion Summer Institute, and participate in our daily New Music Ensemble.
AGE & LEVEL
Composers 13 to 19 who have not yet started college; we serve composers who identify as part of the gender-marginalized community, which includes cis-women, trans-women, trans-men, and those who are nonbinary or gender-nonconforming.
DATES
July 10-21, 2023 (two weeks)
COST $800-2000 (commuter or resident)
STUDENTS 20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erin Busch, Founder & executive director
119 South 44th Street Unit 2
Philadelphia, PA 19104
UNITED STATES
267-229-6306
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Conductors Institute of South Carolina
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LOCATION
Aiken, SC
MUSICAL FOCUS
15-Day Institute for Fellows & Associates; 10-Day Discovery Program.
AGE & LEVEL
Moderate to advanced conducting experience (15-day program); more limited experience (10-day program); no audition
DATES
July - August
COST Fellow: $2,500; Associate: $2,100; Discovery: $1,100
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 9
Featured Teachers
Donald Portnoy, Peter Jaffe, Victoria Bond, Neal Casey, Richard Goodwin
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Donald Portnoy, director
Admissions: Nisan Ak
PO Box 6891
Columbia, SC 29260
UNITED STATES
803-960-9237
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Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute
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LOCATION
Hilton Head, SC
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music festival
AGE & LEVEL
Graduates of grades 8 to 12
DATES
June
COST $1,800
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 4
Featured Teachers
Carolyn Huebl, Felix Wang, Shannon Thomas, Carolyn Coade
CONTACT INFORMATION
Judy Gimbel, executive director; Carolyn Huebl, Felix Wang, co-artistic directors
Alan Jordan, president & CEO
7 Lagoon Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
UNITED STATES
843-842-2055
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Southeastern Piano Festival
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LOCATION
University of South Carolina School of Music, Columbia, SC
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano festival; daily lessons with USC piano faculty; evening concerts & master classes with guests Sergei Babayan, Ann Schein; Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition.
AGE & LEVEL
13 to 18 years old, pre-college
DATES
June
STUDENTS 20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marina Lomazov, artistic director; Joseph Rackers, artistic director
813 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
UNITED STATES
803-777-1209
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Rushmore Music Festival
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LOCATION
Rapid City, SD
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Rushmore Music Festival is an intensive solo & chamber music program that takes place in Rapid City, South Dakota. Limited to 23 participants, it is intended for students ages 12-18, at early advanced-advanced levels, studying violin, viola, cello, piano, and bass. All admitted students are awarded a full-tuition fellowship, which covers all festival classes and residential accommodations.
AGE & LEVEL
Solo and Chamber Music Program: ages 12 to 18; Young Artist Ensemble-in-Residence Program: ages 16 to 23
DATES
June 17 - July 31, 2023
COST $550 meal plan per 3-week session (tuition and accommodations are included with the Fellowship upon admission)
STUDENTS 23
TEACHERS 8
Featured Teachers
Brett Walfish, Dr. Ismar Gomes, Dr. Matthieu Cognet, Dr. Sheng-Yuan Kuan, Dr. Katie Smirnova
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Katie Smirnova, artistic director; Brett Walfish, executive director
PO Box 734
Rapid City, SD 57709
UNITED STATES
605-646-3146
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Chamber Music Weekend
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LOCATION
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music recreational reading sessions, with optional performance; exposure to a wide variety of repertoire; participants assigned to different groups each session; no coaching; some free-lance sessions; string orchestra included.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced, intermediate; professional musicians and amateurs, string teachers and college students; no audition; space is limited
DATES
June
COST $175 (new), $145 (alumni)
STUDENTS 50-60
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ellen & Jeremy Francisco
Dr. J. Bruce Ashton, assistant director
PO Box 498
Collegedale, TN 37315-0498
UNITED STATES
970-324-0837
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SEWANEE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sewanee Music Center
LOCATION
Sewanee, Tennessee
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Sewanee Summer Music Festival, University of the South
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LOCATION
The University of the South, Sewanee, TN
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical Music, Symphony Orchestras, Opera, Chamber Music Coaching, Masterclasses, Music Composition
AGE & LEVEL
Age 16 through college; audition required. Advanced level for both pre-college and college students
DATES
June - July
COST The cost includes all meals, housing, tuition, music, etc. SSMF offers generous scholarship as both merit-based and work study.
STUDENTS 275
TEACHERS 40
Featured Teachers
JoAnn Falletta, Robert Moody, Gene Moon, Laura Brooks Rice
CONTACT INFORMATION
John Kilkenny, artistic & executive director
Admissions: Anna Burklin, manager of marketing & Admissions
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
UNITED STATES
931-598-1225
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Austin Chamber Music Workshop
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LOCATION
UT Butler School of Music, Austin, TX
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber Music Workshop.
AGE & LEVEL
7 to 10, Primary Division; 11-18, Young Artists Division; 18 and up, Adult Division; auditions used for placement in groups
DATES
July
STUDENTS 80-130
TEACHERS 30
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeni Gossard, education director
7600 Burnet Road, Suite 190
Austin, TX 78757
UNITED STATES
512-454-7562
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Round Top Festival Institute
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LOCATION
Festival Hill, Round Top, TX
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestral, chamber music, solo; private lessons, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 30; audition required
DATES
June 4 - July 16, 2023
COST $1,080
STUDENTS 90
TEACHERS 40
Featured Teachers
Carol Wincenc, James VanDemark, Eric Reed, Tomas Cotik, Jesus Castro-Balbi
CONTACT INFORMATION
James Dick, founder & artistic director
Alain G. Declert, program director
Admissions: Alain Declert, program director
248 Jaster Road
Round Top, TX 78954
UNITED STATES
979-249-3129
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Adamant Music School
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LOCATION
Adamant, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano only; 3-week traditional session; 5-day John O'Conor master class; 5-day Christopher Elton master class; 5-day Ilya Friedberg master class; sessions/classes with room/board.
AGE & LEVEL
15 and up; MP3/CD required
DATES
June 19 - August 12, 2023
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 6+
CONTACT INFORMATION
Matthew Manwarren, artistic & executive director
Admissions: Franklin Larey
PO Box 22
Adamant, VT 05640
UNITED STATES
802-223-3347
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Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival
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LOCATION
Saint Michael's College, Colchester, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Four-week program of solo and chamber music study for advanced students of violin, viola, cello, and piano; String Quartet Intensive Program and Fellowship opportunities available.
AGE & LEVEL
14 to 35; (pre-college, college, graduate)
DATES
June 25 - July 23, 2023
COST $5,010; scholarships available
STUDENTS 200
TEACHERS 40
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth Chang, artistic director
Admissions: Amanda Stenroos, general manager
PO Box 969
Amherst, MA 01004-0969
UNITED STATES
802-503-1220
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KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Killington, Vermont
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KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival
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LOCATION
Castleton University, Castleton, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Hands-on intensive percussion camps with a diverse range of styles & techniques; classes in video conference & music technology; daily ensembles & jam sessions. Camps in the US, China, Cuba, and Italy.
DATES
March
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aldo Mazza, artistic director
56 Westview Street
Morrisville, VT 05661
UNITED STATES
800-541-8401
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Manchester Music Festival Young Artists Program
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LOCATION
Manchester, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music; scholarship program.
AGE & LEVEL
18 to 23; online audition required
DATES
July 2 - August 6, 2023
COST Full scholarship program
STUDENTS 10
TEACHERS 16
CONTACT INFORMATION
Adam Neiman, artistic director
PO Box 33
Manchester, VT 05254
UNITED STATES
802-362-1956
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Marlboro Music
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LOCATION
Marlboro, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
Exceptional ability; audition required
DATES
June 25 - August 13, 2023
CONTACT INFORMATION
Miles Cohen, artistic administrator
Mitsuko Uchida, Jonathan Biss, artistic directors
Admissions: Jennifer Loux, admissions director
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 301
Philadelphia, PA 19102
UNITED STATES
215-569-4690
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Point Counterpoint Chamber Music Camp for Strings & Piano
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LOCATION
Lake Dunmore, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music
AGE & LEVEL
8 to 18; audition required
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 50 per session
TEACHERS 9
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jenny Beck, executive director
1361 Hooker Road
Leicester, VT 05733
UNITED STATES
802-247-8467
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Stowe Tango Academy; Bandoneon Intensive Workshop; Che Bandoneon International Competition
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LOCATION
Stowe, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Tango Academy; Bandoneon Intensive Workshop; Che Bandoneon International Competition
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up; bandoneon, violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano players who have an avid interest in tango music performance
DATES
August
STUDENTS 30-40
TEACHERS 7-10
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hector Del Curto, artistic director; Jisoo Ok, executive director
Weeks Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05672
UNITED STATES
802-779-9669
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Summer Sonatina International Piano Camp
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LOCATION
Bennington, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano
AGE & LEVEL
7 to 16; all levels of ability; no audition
DATES
June - July
COST $1,450 per week
STUDENTS 42 per week, 150 per season
TEACHERS 9 per week, 20 per season
CONTACT INFORMATION
Polly van der Linde, artistic director & owner; Taylor Cobb, director; Claire Barrett, director
Admissions: Micki Volz, administrator
5 Catamount Lane
Bennington, VT 05201
UNITED STATES
802-442-9197
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Vermont Music & Arts Center
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LOCATION
Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, Lyndonville, VT
MUSICAL FOCUS
Adult chamber music workshop, participant-formed groups, coaching from within or from outside your groups. Winds, strings, piano, voice, art.
AGE & LEVEL
21 and up; intermediate and up; no audition
DATES
July 2-23, 2023
COST $1,250 per week (all inclusive)
STUDENTS 50-60 per week
TEACHERS 17 music, 1 art
CONTACT INFORMATION
Barbara Jaffe, musical director
Lois Tepfer, president VMAA
Admissions: Judy Terwilliger, VMAC coordinator
VMAC PO Box 63
New Tripoli, PA 18066
UNITED STATES
610-298-3609
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Cellospeak
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LOCATION
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Onsite workshops including technique classes, master classes, coachings, private lessons, ensemble coachings, performances. Virtual studios including technique presentations, troubleshooting coaching sessions, virtual performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Adults only; participants are divided into four groups based on experience: beginner, elementary, itermediate, advanced
DATES
July - August
COST Onsite workshops: $1,325/one session, $2,550/both sessions (early bird); $1,425/one session, $2,750/both sessions (regular); Late-$75 fee; Virtual Zoom Studios: $325 per session; $600 for two sessions
STUDENTS 45-65
TEACHERS 12-16 per session
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bomin Collins, artistic director; Aileen Pisciotta, president
Bomin Collins, artistic director
PO Box 5232
Arlington, VA 22205
UNITED STATES
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Heifetz International Music Institute
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LOCATION
Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, VA
MUSICAL FOCUS
violin, viola, cello, bass instruction. Two weekly private lessons, master classes, Chamber Music Seminar; Communication Training (drama, public speaking, movement, yoga, voice); 50 public performances, also tours & residencies.
AGE & LEVEL
Junior Division: 9 to 15; Senior Division: 14 to 30; audition required
DATES
June 19 - July 30, 2023
COST Tuition and fees: $6,684
STUDENTS 160
TEACHERS 50
Featured Teachers
Shmuel Ashkenasi, Jan Mark Sloman, Paul Neubauer, Hans Jensen
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicholas Kitchen, artistic director
Borromeo Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence
Admissions: Benjamin K. Roe, president & CEO
107 East Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
UNITED STATES
540-907-4446
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Shenandoah Conservatory Summer Music Programs
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LOCATION
Shenandoah Conservatory, VA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University offers various special programs throughout the year. Summer programs include: The Bass Coalition, Bocal Majority & Operation O.B.O.E Double Reed Camp, Church Music Institute, CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute, Instrumental Conducting Symposium, Professional Development for Music Educators, National Jazz Workshop, and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. See website for details on each program.
AGE & LEVEL
Age requirements vary by program
DATES
June - August, varies by program
COST Varies by program
STUDENTS Varies by program
TEACHERS Varies by program
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Ryan D. Romine, assistant dean
Shenandoah University, 1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
UNITED STATES
540-665-4600
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Wintergreen Summer Music Academy
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LOCATION
Wintergreen, VA
MUSICAL FOCUS
String chamber music, conducting, composition, voice, arts administration.
AGE & LEVEL
16 to 24, or older; pre-professional level
DATES
July - August
COST Varies by program; full and partial scholarships available
STUDENTS 62
TEACHERS 20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ross Monroe Winter, Academy director; Erin Freeman, artistic director
Julianne Akins Smith, executive director
3079 Rockfish Valley Highway
Nellysford, VA 22958
UNITED STATES
434-361-0541
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Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
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LOCATION
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, Leavenworth, WA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive chamber music program for strings & piano; also offers master classes, chamber orchestra, private lessons.
AGE & LEVEL
Minimum age 18; college undergraduate and graduate students; audition required, recorded
DATES
June - August
COST $5-$20
STUDENTS 20
TEACHERS 8-10
CONTACT INFORMATION
Oksana Ezhokina, artistic director
Phil Lacey, executive director
PO Box 2071
Leavenworth, WA 98826
UNITED STATES
509-548-6347 x46
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Marrowstone Music Festival
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LOCATION
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive 2-week residential orchestral & chamber music festival.
AGE & LEVEL
14 to 25; recording audition required
DATES
July - August
COST Estimated $3,000
STUDENTS 110
TEACHERS 14
CONTACT INFORMATION
Juan Felipe Molano, musical director
Wendy Devaney, manager
11065 Fifth Avenue NE, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
UNITED STATES
206-362-2300
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Chamber Music Guild Summer Music Festival
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LOCATION
North Seattle, WA
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music.
AGE & LEVEL
13 to 23; placement audition required
DATES
July
STUDENTS 24
TEACHERS 4-6
Featured Teachers
Sarah Pizzichemi, Brandon Vance, Justin Kurys, Willie Braun
CONTACT INFORMATION
Skyros Quartet, artistic director
Admissions: Virginia Wright, managing director
PO Box 27164
Seattle, WA 98165
UNITED STATES
206-357-3009
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West Virginia University Summer Percussion Academy
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LOCATION
West Virginia University School of Music, Morgantown, WV
MUSICAL FOCUS
The annual West Virginia University Summer Percussion Academy is a comprehensive musical experience for high school percussion students. The academy will reflect the extensive percussion offerings of the WVU percussion department: orchestral percussion, marching percussion, drum set, world music, electronic music, and other various musical styles. Students will receive individual lessons, participate in percussion ensemble rehearsals, and have performance opportunities during the week-long event.
AGE & LEVEL
Beginning level to advanced percussion students ages 14 to 21
DATES
June
COST In-person: $300; housing: $325; online: $100
STUDENTS Varies
Featured Teachers
George R. Willis, Michael B. Vercelli, Brian Wolfe, J. Mark Reilly, Andrew Reamer
CONTACT INFORMATION
George R. Willis, Percussion Camp director
WVU College of Creative Arts, 1436 Evansdale Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506
UNITED STATES
304-293-5274
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Birch Creek Music Performance Center
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LOCATION
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Egg Harbor, WI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Percussion & steel band, symphony, jazz (two sessions).
AGE & LEVEL
13 to 18
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 30-60 per session
TEACHERS 15-30 per session
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mona Christensen, executive director
PO Box 230, 3821 County Highway East
Egg Harbor, WI 54209-0230
UNITED STATES
920-868-3763
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Green Lake Festival Chamber Music Institute (formerly Chamber Music Camp)
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LOCATION
Ripon College, Ripon, WI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music camp with daily coachings & master classes by guest artists; performances in festival concerts at historic Thrasher Opera House & Ripon College.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced college, and graduate students (violin, viola, cello); pre-formed ensembles and individual students; tape audition required
DATES
July
COST $2,800
STUDENTS 20-25
TEACHERS 4-6
Featured Teachers
Saley Koo, Ayane Kozasa, Paul Wiancko
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth Oakes, director
Sam Handley, executive director; Deb MacKenzie, administrator
PO Box 569
Green Lake, WI 54941
UNITED STATES
920-748-9398
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Madeline Island Music Camp
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LOCATION
Madeline Island, northern WI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber Music for Strings; Advanced Quartet & Chamber Orchestra Program; Chamber Music for Winds.
AGE & LEVEL
14 to 24 (strings); 18 to 24 (advanced)
DATES
June - July
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jonathan Swartz, artistic director; Susan T. Chandler, executive director
PO Box 254
La Pointe, WI 54850
UNITED STATES
715-747-6045
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Music and Drama Camp
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LOCATION
Watertown, WI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Tracks include band, piano, musical drama, stage crew, strings.
AGE & LEVEL
General, 12 to 18 years; intermediate and advanced for piano and strings tracks; beginning, intermediate, and advanced for band track; 7th grade and up for drama; 8th grade and up for stage crew
DATES
June 12-16, 2023
COST $315 (register before April 10); $365 (register after Aprril 10 until May 1)
Featured Teachers
Stephen Robertson, Janet Tschida, Dr. David Brown, Melody Steinbart, Andrew Bonnema
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. David Ledgerwood, director
Admissions: Katie Potter, admissions director
745 West Main Street
Watertown, WI 53094
UNITED STATES
920-206-4047
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Shell Lake Arts Center
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LOCATION
Shell Lake Arts Center
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master Teachers...Magic Setting! Arts camps & workshops for students in rock n roll, show choir, jazz ensemble, jazz improv, concert band, piano, trumpet workshop, trombone workshop, saxophone workshop, guitar & bass workshop, filmmaking, music production, painting & drawing, and adult big band workshop.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 6-12 ; auditions for placement level only
DATES
June 13-August 11, 2023
COST $675 for residential tuition (includes room and board); $350 Commuter Rate
STUDENTS 500
TEACHERS 75
Featured Teachers
Thomas Luer, Kristin Tjornehoj, Phillip Ostrander, Robert Baca, Jarrard Harris
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeffrey Southern, president, board of directors; Patrick Barnett, executive director
Shell Lake Arts Center, Box 315
Shell Lake, WI 54871
UNITED STATES
715-468-2414
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Summer Music Clinic
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LOCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
MUSICAL FOCUS
UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic is a week-long music camp with sessions for both middle and high school students. Summer Music Clinic offers the opportunity to learn from experienced educators around the country and UW-Madison, meet and collaborate with people of similar interests, create, and share and grow your own unique creative and musical voice with others. The program is designed to enhance and learn new skills, provide new experiences and create a community.
AGE & LEVEL
Junior session: students completing 6th-8th grade; senior session: students completing grade 9 to 12; all levels and experience welcome
DATES
Junior session: June 18-24, 2023; senior session: June 25-July 1, 2023
STUDENTS 650-800
TEACHERS 125 teachers, 50 counselors
CONTACT INFORMATION
Carrie Backman
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Continuing Studies
21 North Park Street, 7th Floor Madison, WI 53715
UNITED STATES
608-263-2242
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