2024 GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS
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UNITED STATES
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS |
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Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival |
LOCATION
University of Alaska and other locations in Fairbanks, Alaska
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 800-1,000
TEACHERS 120
CONTACT INFORMATION
James Menaker, executive director
James Wardlaw-Bailey, Rhonda Gilberston, Poppy Floto, Ray Lin Howard
600 University Avenue, Suite 8
Fairbanks, AK 99709
UNITED STATES
907-474-8869
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Chaparral Chamber Music Workshop |
LOCATION
Prescott, Arizona
MUSICAL FOCUS
Weekend Chamber Music Workshop; adult track, adult learner track, and youth track (ages 13-17)
AGE & LEVEL
13 to seniors
DATES
May 31 - June 2, 2024
COST $225
Cost details
Scholarships available for youths and adults
STUDENTS 35
TEACHERS 4
Featured Teachers
Dr. Katherine Shields (strings), Dr. Andrew O'Brien (piano), Dr. Stefanie Gardner (clarinet/woodwinds), Maria Flurry (marimba/percussion)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Katherine Black Shields
Zachary Bramble, composer-in-residence
406 Arena Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301
UNITED STATES
480-980-6516
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Kitt Summer Music Camp |
LOCATION
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
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. Tim Westerhaus, NAU director of choral studies
Christine Graham, NAU voice professor
Admissions: Malory Donahue
PO Box 6040
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040
UNITED STATES
928-523-3731
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Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center
LOCATION
Inspiration Point, Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
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American Bach Soloists Academy |
LOCATION
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Historical performance; instrumental and vocal.
AGE & LEVEL
20-35; advanced student and young professional; recorded audition required
DATES
July 29 - August 11, 2024
COST Free tuition; 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
Steven Lehning, operations
182 Howard Street, #536
San Francisco, CA 94105
UNITED STATES
415-621-7900
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California Opera - Summer Opera Arts & Education Festival |
LOCATION
California Arts Academy, Fresno, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Workshop, master class, private consultation and stagecraft training culminate in fully staged opera, operettas, opera scenes, chamber operas, musical theater, art song, oratorio, and 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 |
LOCATION
Idyllwild Arts Academy, Idyllwild, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intense study of piano music and performance; music theory, daily lessons, performance recital open to the public.
AGE & LEVEL
25 and up, amateurs and professionals
DATES
June 2024
TEACHERS 3
Featured Teachers
Dr. Douglas Ashcraft, Antoinette Perry, Dr. William Wellborn
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aniko Gombos Schueller; Christina Powell; Dr. Judith Zacher
Jim Hanapel, VP.; Mary Sue Reynolds, secretary; Helen Lanford, treasurer
5145 Via Montagna
Palm Desert, CA 92260
UNITED STATES
760-771-1041
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Central Coast Harp Workshop |
LOCATION
Morro Bay, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Lever and pedal harp; performance practices; harp solo, ensemble, and chamber music repertoire.
AGE & LEVEL
No age limit; harpists of all levels
DATES
July or August
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marcia Dickstein, harpist, teacher, artistic director
Angela Wiegand, orchestra
PO Box 492225
Los Angeles, CA 90049
UNITED STATES
310-472-9740
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CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
Chapman University Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music
LOCATION
Orange County, Southern California |
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FOOSA: THE FRESNO SUMMER ORCHESTRA ACADEMY
Youth Orchestras of Fresno
LOCATION
Fresno, California |
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Hidden Valley Music Seminars Master Class Series |
LOCATION
Carmel Valley, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master classes: oboe, flute, jazz flute, English horn, cello, clarinet, bassoon.
AGE & LEVEL
Pre-professional and professional; advanced high school
DATES
May - August
COST Approximately $1,150 per 5½ day master class—includes room, board, and tuition
STUDENTS 200
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Elaine Douvas, Mark Kosower, Robert Walters, Ali Ryerson, Keith Underwood
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 |
LOCATION
Idyllwild, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive program for advanced and serious singers and chamber and orchestra musicians; summer and auxiliary programs.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 9-12 (Academy); ages 5-17 (Summer Program)
COST Cost varies by program
Cost details
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 Ops; Becky Ackley, director of Summer Enrollment
Admissions: Tara Sechrest, VP, enrollment management & strategic partnerships
52500 Temecula Road, #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
UNITED STATES
951-468-7265
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Montecito International Music Festival |
LOCATION
La Sierra University, Riverside, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings, winds, piano, voice; private lessons, coachings, classes, master classes, recitals.
DATES
June 17 - July 17, 2024 (four one-week sessions)
COST $2,300
CONTACT INFORMATION
Martin Glicklich, co-director
James Yongjae Kim, conductor
PO Box 712099
Los Angeles, CA 90071
UNITED STATES
213-526-5658
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Music Academy Summer School & Festival |
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Full scholarships in five programs: Vocal, Vocal Piano, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental, and Solo Piano; 140 musical events, including recitals, master classes, orchestra, chamber music, and 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, Sasha Cooke
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scott Reed, president & CEO
Jamie Broumas, Chief artistic officer
Admissions: Tiffany DeVries, dean of admissions
1070 Fairway Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
UNITED STATES
805-969-4726
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Music@Menlo |
LOCATION
Menlo School, Atherton, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music institute
AGE & LEVEL
Young Performers Program: ages 10-19; international Program: ages 20-30
DATES
Young Performers Program: July 19 - August 10, 2024
International Program: July 15 - August 10, 2024 STUDENTS 39
TEACHERS 42
Featured Teachers
Michael Stephen Brown, Anna Geniushene, Orli Shaham, Benjamin Beilman, Stella Chen, Paul Huang, Matthew Lipman, David Requiro, Bridget Kibbey, Viano Quartet
Directors
Co-directors, Young Performers; Dmitri Atapine, Hyeyeon Park; co-directors, International Program: Gilbert Kalish, Arnaud Sussmann
CONTACT INFORMATION
Daphne Wong, administrative director
50 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
UNITED STATES
650-330-2134
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Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy |
LOCATION
Napa Valley, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive experience for talented emerging professional musicians through chamber and orchestral performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 18-34
DATES
July 12-21, 2024
COST Free tuition
Cost details
Housing provided, transportation and some meals provided; separate registration fee
STUDENTS 90
TEACHERS 20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ming Luke, program director
Richard Walker, president & CEO
Admissions: Rachel Racker
PO Box 6221
Napa, CA 94581
UNITED STATES
707-346-5052
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Pacific Crest Music Festival |
LOCATION
Dunsmuir, California
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 - August; application deadline in April
COST $1,800, all-inclusive; includes 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 Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford |
LOCATION
Stanford University, Stanford, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive program for those with a serious ongoing interest in chamber music; follows a rigorous schedule of study and performance in a supportive environment, blending advanced students with adult amateurs.
AGE & LEVEL
18+; advanced students and adult amateurs; audition by weblink
DATES
June 21-30, 2024
COST $1,500 tuition
Cost details
Generous scholarship assistance available; some on-campus housing available
STUDENTS 80-90
TEACHERS 12-15
Featured Teachers
Paul Wiancko, Nina Lee, Stephen Prutsman, Pedja Muzijevic, Alexi Kenney,
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lesley Robertson
Owen Dalby, Danny Philips, Jennifer Frautschi, Ayane Kozasa, Lesley Robertson, Christopher Costanza, Tara Helen O’Connor
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
UNITED STATES
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San Diego Coterie Chamber Music Festival |
LOCATION
All Saints Episcopal Church, San Diego, California
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
February 2-4, 2024
COST Festival fee: $250 for all participants
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
Lily Birmingham, president
PO Box 712592
San Diego, CA 92171
UNITED STATES
619-260-4106
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San Francisco Early Music Society Summer Workshops |
LOCATION
Berkeley, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Baroque Music and Dance, Medieval and Renaissance (M-R), Recorder, Music Discovery for Children, Classical.
AGE & LEVEL
14+ (all adult workshops), 7-15 (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
510-831-3077
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Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop |
LOCATION
Cal-Poly Humboldt, Arcata, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music (strings, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, horn, piano), orchestra, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
12-20; pre-recorded video or audio audition required
DATES
Two sessions: June - July
COST $1,000 per one week session
STUDENTS 30-50 each week
TEACHERS 11
Featured Teachers
Cindy Moyer, Armand Ambrosini, Leighton Fong, Gail Edwards, Daniela Mineva
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bill Harrington, director
Otto Sit; Gail Edwards, Ted Seitz; Garrick Woods; Courtney Filner, Donn Conaty; Susan Vollmer
10985 Elvessa Street
Oakland, CA 94605
UNITED STATES
510-507-9738
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Sierra Academy of Music |
LOCATION
Cerro Coso College, Mammoth Lakes, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Music academy for promising string players and pianists; private lessons, coached ensemble sessions, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
18-24; 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 |
LOCATION
The Colburn School, Los Angeles, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive performing art song festival for singers, collaborative pianists, teachers and coaches.
DATES
July - August
STUDENTS 80-110
TEACHERS 15-20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rosemary Ritter, executive & artistic director
John Steele Ritter, co-founder
200 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
UNITED STATES
415-503-6275
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Stanford Jazz Workshop |
LOCATION
Online, or Stanford University & environs, Stanford, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Online jazz camps, Jazz immersion for instrumentalists and vocalists. Combo-based week-long jazz camps for high school students and adults, week-long day camp for middle school students, and after-school big bands during the school year.
AGE & LEVEL
Beginner to advanced; Giant Steps Day Camp (10-14); Jazz Camp (12-17); Jazz Institute (18 and over; under 18 by audition); evening jazz classes (3 to 5 years of basic instruction required)
DATES
July - August; varies by program
COST Online: sliding scale, maximum $475 per week; in-person tuition: approximately $800-$1,400 per week; room and board, approximately $900 per week
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 |
LOCATION
Multiple locations in Los Angeles, California
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
Age 6-18
DATES
Ongoing throughout the year
COST Free tuition
STUDENTS 1300
CONTACT INFORMATION
Gustavo Dudamel, artistic director
Admissions: Elsje Kibler-Vermaas, vice presdient, 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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Aspen Music Festival & School |
LOCATION
Aspen, Colorado
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
Students generally college-age; audition required
DATES
June 27 - August 24, 2024
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
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
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Lamont Summer Academy |
LOCATION
Lamont School of Music, Denver, Colorado
MUSICAL FOCUS
Two week program for strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, voice, composition, guitar and harp. Includes private lessons/coaching, entrepreneurship and mentoring, instrumental and vocal chamber music, music technology, theory/musicianship, modern music making, wellness, multiple performance opportunities, and Q&A with LSA faculty, admissions staff, and guest artists.
AGE & LEVEL
High school musicians and those between high school and college (age 14-18); some allowances made based on audition; video auditions submission required
DATES
June - July
COST $75 non-refundable application fee; $2,200, two-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
2344 East Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
UNITED STATES
303-871-6400
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National Repertory Orchestra Summer Music Festival |
LOCATION
Breckenridge, Colorado
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer music festival developing diverse, thoughtful, and socially conscious musicians through experiential learning. Musicians perform nearly 20 full orchestral concerts, while participating in master classes and community engagement programs.
AGE & LEVEL
Young professional musicians age 18-29; video audition required
DATES
June 16 - August 11, 2024
COST Free tuition
STUDENTS 80
TEACHERS 5
Featured Teachers
Michael Stern, Mary Javian, Dessica Schmidt, Jason Seber, Carl Topilow, and more
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Stern, musical director; Dave DePeters, CEO
Carl Topilow, musical director laureate
Admissions: Dan Howard, director of operations and education
150 West Adams Avenue
Breckenridge, CO 80424
UNITED STATES
970-453-5825
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Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory |
LOCATION
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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
13-23; audition required
DATES
June - July
COST $5,100 for four weeks
STUDENTS 14
TEACHERS 5
Featured Teachers
Manuel Ramos, Catherine Lehr Ramos, Ernest Richardson, Debbie Masloski, Guest Artist-Faculty
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 |
LOCATION
Estes Park, Colorado
MUSICAL FOCUS
We offer summer music programs at our beautiful, historic campus in Estes Park, CO. Offerings include a "Jumpstart" for beginning to intermediate String players; the Junior Artist Immersion, for gifted Pianists, Strings players, and Composers; the College Intensive, for conservatory-aged performers; Musica Mariachi, an introduction to classic Mariachi performance; Jazz from A to Z, for accomplished young Jazz players; and the Adult Piano Seminar, for pianists of all levels.
AGE & LEVEL
10-15 (Jumpstart for Strings), 13-18 (Jazz from A to Z, Junior Artist Immersion), 10-17 (Mariachi) 18-24 (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: Evan Jay Williams, assistant director
465 Longs Peak Road
Estes Park, CO 80517-1790
UNITED STATES
970-586-4031
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Hotchkiss Summer Piano Program |
LOCATION
Lakeville, Connecticut
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 master classes, 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
Age 11-19
DATES
July
COST $3,400
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 9
Featured Teachers
John Perry, Leonel Morales, Oxana Yablonskaya, Fabio Witkowski, Gisele Witkowski
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fabio Witkowski, piano program director; Gisele Nacif Witkowski, piano program Dir
Leonel Morales, professor
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
UNITED STATES
860-435-2591
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Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale Summer School of Music |
LOCATION
Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Connecticut
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
Ole Akahoshi, assistant professor
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
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia |
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WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA INSTITUTE
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
LOCATION
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, District of Columbia |
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Atlantic Center for the Arts |
LOCATION
Atlantic Center for the Arts/Leeper Studio Complex, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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, and work independently.
AGE & LEVEL
Emerging and mid-career artists; no audition; work samples required
DATES
January - May, 2024
COST $25-$35
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
Sadie Woods, director
Admissions: Elizabeth Allen-Cannon, residency coordinator
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
UNITED STATES
386-427-6975
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Emerald Coast Chamber Music Institute |
LOCATION
Niceville, Florida
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 and 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
Age 18 and older for advanced players at the collegiate level, and there is no maximum age limit; post graduate students are welcome
DATES
May 17 - June 3, 2024
COST $900 tuition plus seasonal accommodation fees
Cost details
Scholarships available and based on audition submissions
Featured Teachers
Dr. Nicholas Hatt, Dr. Jordan Galvarino, Sasha Bult-Ito, Dr. Jacob Clewell
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicholas Hatt, D.M., executive director
14 Guest Artists who teach at leading music schools across North America; updates on personnel are made to the website
PO Box 129
Niceville, FL 32588-0129
UNITED STATES
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Frost Young Musicians' Camp & Summer Institute of Contemporary Songwriting and Contemporary Vocal Performance |
LOCATION
University of Miami Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, Florida
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intermediate and Advanced Day and Overnight 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
Age 7-18
DATES
June - July
COST $700-$1,500, depending on program level
STUDENTS 350
TEACHERS 45
Featured Teachers
Dr. Raina Murnak, Brian Wilkins, Stephen Gleason, Dr. Inesa Gegprifti
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) |
LOCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intense piano study. About a semester of private lessons; nightly Master classes, Special Topic Classes and many performance opportunities.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 18-29, advanced
DATES
June 27 - July 16, 2024
COST Free tuition
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 23
Featured Teachers
Alan Chow, HiYon Choi, 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. |
LOCATION
Jacksonville, Florida
MUSICAL FOCUS
Study and perform chamber music in large and small ensembles; master classes, theory and composition classes; electives such as choir and 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 $400
Featured Teachers
Vega Piano Quartet, Melissa Barrett, Chris Chappell, Vernon Humbert.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeanne Majors, director
Christopher Chappell, principal
4770 Apache Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32210
UNITED STATES
904-388-5738
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Sarasota Music Festival |
LOCATION
Sarasota, Florida
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music, orchestra.
AGE & LEVEL
College and pre-professional music fellows with a chamber music focus; audition required
DATES
June 2-23, 2024
STUDENTS 60
TEACHERS 40
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeffrey Kahane, artistic director
Admissions: Olivia Steinman Deems, director of artistic operations
709 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
UNITED STATES
941-487-2718
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Sarasota Orchestra Summer Music Camp |
LOCATION
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Sarasota, Florida
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instruction for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students at all levels.
AGE & LEVEL
8-18; no audition
DATES
July 8-19, 2024
COST $200 plus $25 application fee
Cost details
Scholarship aid available
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 |
LOCATION
Reinhardt University, Waleska, Georgia; University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts; St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
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 |
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
MUSICAL FOCUS
Year around study and performance of chamber music
AGE & LEVEL
Middle and high school, advanced
DATES
July, four weeks (application deadline March 15)
COST Summer: $1,800; fall into spring: $1,000
STUDENTS 70
TEACHERS 15
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, Robert Anemone
Admissions: Virginia Fairchild
4835 Franklin Pond Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
UNITED STATES
404-252-3479
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Harrower Summer Opera Workshop |
LOCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive opera training and two fully staged performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 18 and up, college to professional; 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
Dr. JJ Hudson, artistic director
Admissions: Amy Reid, supervisor, Office of Education Outreach
PO Box 3984
Atlanta, GA 30302-3965
UNITED STATES
404-413-5902
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Hawaii Performing Arts Festival |
LOCATION
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Waimea, Hawaii
MUSICAL FOCUS
Vocal and collaborative piano programs.
AGE & LEVEL
High school and older
DATES
June 23 - July 23, 2024
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
Scott Skiba, assistant artistic director
Admissions: Jamie Balter, admissions director
PO Box 474
Kamuela, HI 96743
UNITED STATES
808-333-7378
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CREDO NATIONAL FESTIVAL
Credo Music
LOCATION
Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, Illinois |
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Illinois Chamber Music Festival |
LOCATION
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois
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 7-26, 2024
COST $920 tuition, $810 room and board
Cost details
Scholarships available
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Michelle Lee Elliott, Leanne League, Maria Arrua, Nina Gordon, Geoffrey Dean, Zora Yo, Renata Caceres, Kent Cook, Irina Kats, Lisa Nelson
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisa Nelson, executive director; Nina Gordon, artistic advisor
PO Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
UNITED STATES
309-556-3547
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Illinois Summer Youth Music |
LOCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
MUSICAL FOCUS
Multiple programs for Sr. and Jr. HS students in flute, oboe and bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba, percussion, piano, guitar, chorus, band, orchestra, music technology, composition, hip-hop, musical theatre, jazz, and rock band.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 5-8 (junior); grades 8-12 (senior); audition for placement only
DATES
June - July; three one-week sessions, 20 programs
COST $550 per session (commuter); $800-$850 per session (resident)
Cost details
Scholarships available
STUDENTS 1,000
TEACHERS 60
Featured Teachers
University of Illinois faculty
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rebekka Price; Stephen Burian
Thereza Lituma, director
Admissions: Angela Tammen
1114 West Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801
UNITED STATES
217-244-3404
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MIOpera |
LOCATION
Normal, Illinois
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive summer opera program.
AGE & LEVEL
Young artists must be at least 18
DATES
October
COST Individual Gala ticket: $125
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, general director; Tracy M. Koch, artistic directors & resident stage director
Jordyn Coyle, assistant director; Denis Gotkowski, resident conductor
13 Smokey Court
Bloomington, IL 61704
UNITED STATES
309-838-9011
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Music Institute of Chicago Summer Programs |
LOCATION
Various campus locations, Chicago, Illinois
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; sessions vary by camp/class
COST Varies by camp/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 |
LOCATION
Highwood, Illinois
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
June - July, 2024; six programs
COST $250-$1,250
STUDENTS Varies by program
TEACHERS 48
Featured Teachers
Desiree Ruhstrat, David Cunliffe, Robert Bassill, Paula Kosower, Jacob Murphy
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Allan Dennis, president and founder
Drew Hansen, jazz director
Admissions: Jean Milew, Registrar
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
878 Lyster Road
Highwood, IL 60040
UNITED STATES
847-926-9898
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Ravinia Steans Music Institute, Ravinia Festival |
LOCATION
Highland Park, Illinois
MUSICAL FOCUS
Young professional pianists and string players, classical singers, and jazz musicians.
AGE & LEVEL
17-30; emerging professional; application and audition process varies by program
DATES
June - August; dates vary by program.
COST Accepted artists receive a full fellowship covering all activities, including room and board, meals, and inter-campus transportation
STUDENTS 65
TEACHERS 65
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 |
LOCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
MUSICAL FOCUS
Adult workshops for performance (piano, organ, percussion, natural horn) and 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: one to four weeks)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyle Adams, associate professor of music
Philip Ponella, director
200 South Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
UNITED STATES
812-855-6025
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Indiana University Summer Music Clinic |
LOCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instrumental music, band and orchestra.
AGE & LEVEL
High school, completed grade 7; no audition for admission
DATES
June
STUDENTS 250
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Jason Nam, director
Philip Ponella, director
Simon Music Building & Recital Center, C100
200 South Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
UNITED STATES
812-855 6025
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Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival |
LOCATION
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana
MUSICAL FOCUS
Band, orchestra, choir, piano, composition, organ, musical theatre.
AGE & LEVEL
Students completing grades 8-12 from the United States and abroad; audition required
DATES
June 30 - July 28, 2024
COST $2,495
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 35
Featured Teachers
Jeff Doebler, Paul Morton, Shannon Gravelle, 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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High Plains Music Camp |
LOCATION
Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
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 6-13; beginning to advanced junior high and high school musicians, audition for placement
DATES
July
STUDENTS 400+
TEACHERS 60
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ivalah Allen, director
Jennifer Potter, administrator assistant
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 |
LOCATION
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intense instruction for pianists.
AGE & LEVEL
11-19; early advanced-concert level; audition required
DATES
July
STUDENTS 90
TEACHERS 15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scott McBride Smith, CEO
Jack Winerock, artistic director
1006 Avalon Road
Lawrence, KS 66044
UNITED STATES
949-584-5709
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Brian Lewis - Young Artist Program |
LOCATION
Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas
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; Shirley Star, assistant director
Madison DeCamp, violinist
PO Box 99
Ottawa, KS 66067
UNITED STATES
785-865-6532
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Schmidt Vocal Institute |
LOCATION
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive college preparatory experience; lessons, coachings, master classes; courses in acting, lyric diction, vocal health, college audition preparation, historic performances and stage craft; wide-range of performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 15-18
DATES
June 17-30, 2024
COST $1,000
Cost details
Financial aid available
STUDENTS Approximately 30
TEACHERS 12
CONTACT INFORMATION
Linda McAlister, executive director
William E. Schmidt, founder
6 West 5th Street, Suite 406
Covington, KY 41011
UNITED STATES
513-783-2583
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Summer Jazz Workshops |
LOCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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
Matt Eve, president
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 |
LOCATION
Brunswick, Maine
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
February 12; April 29, 2024
COST $4,150, three-week session; $7,350 six-week session, including room and board
Cost details
Scholarships available; no fees for fellowship, string quartet, collaborative piano programs
STUDENTS 250
TEACHERS 80
CONTACT INFORMATION
David Ying & Phillip Ying, artistic directors
Daniel Nitsch, executive director
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 |
LOCATION
Blue Hill, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for strings and 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
Joel Krosnick, artistic advisor
Admissions: Ellen Werner, executive director
36 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
UNITED STATES
207-374-2811
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Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School |
LOCATION
Blue Hill, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music training for strings and piano.
AGE & LEVEL
18-27; 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
Meredith Amado, executive 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 (MCMS) |
LOCATION
Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, Maine
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/graduate/postgraduate level, and early professionals age 18-30+
DATES
June 7-22, 2024
COST $50 application fee; $1,274.50, tuition and fees, including meals and housing
Cost details
Need based financial aid is available.Jeiven Fellowships 2-3 each year (honorarium). Fellowship requirements: minimum 30 years old; stellar recommendations; well-developed CV; actively pursuing a performance/teaching career.Applicants will be reviewed through a competitive process. Interview round. Eligible applicants should indicate their intent to apply for a Jeiven Fellowship in their Acceptd application to MCMS.
STUDENTS 35-40
TEACHERS 8-10
Featured Teachers
Sunghae Anna Lim, Jesse Mills, Jessica Thompson, Clancy Newman, Rieko Aizawa, Jacqueline Leclair, Jo-Ann Sternberg
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jo-Ann Sternberg, artistic director; Dr. Gail Levinsky, program director
Adam DeSchriver- MCMS operations manager
Admissions: Jo-Ann Sternberg, Sunghae Anna Lim
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 |
LOCATION
Hancock, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Professional development for conductors and orchestra musicians; intensive program of readings and 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 16 - July 28, 2024
COST $1,500-$3,000
STUDENTS 65
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Tiffany Lu, Julius Williams, Arthur Fagen, Hugh Wolff, Kenneth Kiesler, and Markand Thakar
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stan Renard, executive director
Admissions: Stan Renard, executive director
PO Box 457
Hancock, ME 04640
UNITED STATES
207-813-4914
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New England Music Camp |
LOCATION
Sidney, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Music instruction; orchestra, band, choir, piano, classical guitar, musical theater.
AGE & LEVEL
11-18; audition required
DATES
June 29 - August 12, 2024
COST $3,500: program without prescreen filming; $3,900: program with prescreen filming
Cost details
Financial aid available
STUDENTS 195
TEACHERS 50
CONTACT INFORMATION
Matthew Wiggin, director
Thea Hollman, associate camp director
8 Golden Rod Lane
Sidney, ME 04330
UNITED STATES
844-476-6976 x801
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Portland String Quartet International Workshop |
LOCATION
Saint Joseph's College, Standish, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Two weeks of intensive daily coachings, master classes and a faculty concert by the Portland String Quartet, culminating in performances of major quartet literature by the participants.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 14 to professional; audition required (tape or in person)
DATES
July - August
STUDENTS 32
TEACHERS 4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dean Stein, artistic director
Brianna Fischler, violist
Admissions: Ronald Lantz, admissions contact
PO Box 11
Portland, ME 04112
UNITED STATES
207-761-1522
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Sing This Summer |
LOCATION
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine; Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts; The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, New Jersey
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 2-12 and adults 18 and older
DATES
June - July; one-week sessions
COST $725
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 16
Featured Teachers
Ryan Brandau, Mallorie Chernin, Karen Smith Emerson
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jonathan Hirsh, artistic director
Todd Fruth and Sarah Paquet, choir conductors
Admissions: Alyssa Kayser-Hirsh, program administrator
PO Box 9515
Amherst, MA 01059
UNITED STATES
413-345-8613
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SummerKeys |
LOCATION
Lubec, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive study and practice; piano, jazz piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, cabaret, fiddle, clarinet, flute, viola, piano 4-hands, saxophone,composition, oboe, trumpet, mandolin, celtic (lever) harp.
AGE & LEVEL
Adults; beginners to advanced; no audition
DATES
June - September
COST $825 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 |
LOCATION
Osher School of Music, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
Residential (commuter option available), concert band, jazz band, choral music, theatre and musical theatre.
AGE & LEVEL
Middle school camps from outgoing grade 5 to outgoing grade 7, and high school camps from incoming grade 9 to outgoing grade 12; audition is for placement only, not admission
DATES
June: theatre and youth band day camp; July: music, choral, and junior music academies
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, Chris Oberholtzer
CONTACT INFORMATION
Melissa Shabo, Music; Wil Kilroy, Theatre
Admissions: Lori Arsenault, summer camp coordinator (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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Intermuse International Music Instutute & Festival |
LOCATION
Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland
MUSICAL FOCUS
DATES
June 14-23, 2024; applications open December, 2023
COST $2,400; scholarships available
Cost details
Cost includes: three lessons with artist faculty; daily chamber music rehearsals and coaching; daily yoga for musicians and group reflections; interdisciplinary workshops; performance opportunities and master classes, air-conditioned, single-occupancy room; dining services
CONTACT INFORMATION
Frances Borowsky, director
Elizabeth Borowsky, co-executive director
UNITED STATES
443-377-3730
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The National Music Festival |
LOCATION
Chestertown, Maryland
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestral training festival
AGE & LEVEL
College and graduate level/young professional
DATES
June 2-15, 2024
COST None
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Caitlin Patton, executive director; Richard Rosenberg, artistic director
Thomas Parchman, director of operations
PO Box 284
Chestertown, MD 21620
UNITED STATES
443-480-0221
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The National Orchestral Institute |
LOCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
MUSICAL FOCUS
Advanced orchestral study.
AGE & LEVEL
18-28; audition required
DATES
June
STUDENTS 85-100
TEACHERS 45
CONTACT INFORMATION
Richard Scerbo, director
Jane Hirshberg, artistic Planning program director
8270 Alumni Drive
College Park, MD 20742-1625
UNITED STATES
301-405-2787
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ArtsBridge Summer ArtSong |
LOCATION
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
Age 15 and older; high school rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores; video audition required
DATES
July - August
COST Application fee $75
Cost details
Need-based scholarships for tuition and need-based application fee waivers available
STUDENTS 24
TEACHERS 5
Featured Teachers
Salvatore Champagne, Alison d'Amato, Jason Aquila, Dina Kuznetsova, Steve Cardamone
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ariel Strasser
Alison d'Amato, 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 |
LOCATION
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Cutting edge contemporary music residency and festival for composers and performers.
AGE & LEVEL
21 and older; graduate and post-grad students and young professionals; in-person audition not required
DATES
Last 3 weeks of July
COST $3,750 tuition; $700 room and board
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Todd Reynolds, Maya Stone, Nick Photinos
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) |
LOCATION
Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
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
Age 7-11 (grade 2-5)
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 |
LOCATION
Lenox, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Instrumental and vocal; private and class; musical theater.
AGE & LEVEL
8-16; all levels
DATES
Various sessions, June - August
COST $2,850 for students living at Belvoir; $2,650 for students living off campus; $1,500 for a guest spouse living at Belvoir
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 15 music teachers, 90 faculty
CONTACT INFORMATION
Diane Marcus, director
Nancy Goldberg
101 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
UNITED STATES
212-580-3398
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Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive at Berklee College of Music |
LOCATION
Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Join Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive in Boston for an immersive summer. Musicians from 70+ countries gather for comprehensive training with Berklee faculty. Elevate instrumental/vocal skills through 1-on-1 instruction, band experience, and diverse electives like songwriting, production, and music business.
AGE & LEVEL
All students 15 and older with six months of playing or singing experience are welcome to attend. Most students who attend this program are of high school or college age.
DATES
July - August
COST $55, registration fee; $5,340, tuition; $3,720, housing
CONTACT INFORMATION
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
UNITED STATES
617-747-2542
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BERKSHIRE CHORAL INTERNATIONAL
LOCATION
Lenox and Amherst, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Vienna, Austria |
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Berkshire High Peaks Festival |
LOCATION
The Berkshire School, Sheffield, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive seminar for strings, pianists and vocalists. International top-tier students work on individual repertoire, chamber music and public performances. Talks, lectures, master classes and concerts available to the public.
AGE & LEVEL
Outstanding young instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 16-28. Students hail from top international conservatories.
DATES
July
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, Gila Goldstein, Danielle Talamantes
CONTACT INFORMATION
Yehuda Hanani, artistic director
Jay Lesenger, opera director; Andrea Goodman, choral 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) |
LOCATION
Lenox, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer training program for musicians age 14-20, in association with the Tanglewood Music Center, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Boston University College of Fine Arts
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 14-20; advanced; application and audition required for admission consideration
DATES
June 23 - August 17, 2024
STUDENTS 430
TEACHERS 80 part time
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicole Wendl, executive director
Ashley Moore, manager of education and programming; Valerie Williams, manager of business & operations
Admissions: Marilu Santacruz, manager of enrollment and student engagement
855 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 213
Boston, MA 02215
UNITED STATES
617-353-3386
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Classic Lyric Arts Berkshires |
LOCATION
Berkshires, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive training program; singing, language, culture, and performance practice.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced graduate and undergraduate singers
DATES
July, 2024
COST $3,750
STUDENTS 24
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Glenn Morton, John Viscardi, Marcello Cormio, Daniel Isengart, Ennio Brugnolo
CONTACT INFORMATION
Glenn Morton, artistic director; John Viscardi, executive director
820 West End Avenue, #9B
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
516-724-1117
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Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) Summer Dance & Music Camps |
LOCATION
Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Camp Louise, Cascade, Maryland; Camp Cavell, Lexington, Michigan; Agassiz Village, Poland, Maine
MUSICAL FOCUS
English and American folk dancing, music, and singing
AGE & LEVEL
15 and up (adult programs); all levels; no audition; all ages (family programs)
DATES
June - August
COST $65-$1,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
Katy German, executive director; Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, director of programs
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 334
Easthampton, MA 01027
UNITED STATES
413-203-5467
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Duxbury Music Festival (South Shore Conservatory) |
LOCATION
South Shore Conservatory, Duxbury, Massachusetts
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 + up, 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 02331
UNITED STATES
781-934-2731
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Lyricafest |
LOCATION
Lincoln, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive chamber music festival; each string ensemble will perform in master classes, outreach venues and a final public concert.
AGE & LEVEL
College, graduate and advanced high school students; audition required
DATES
January (WinterFest); May - June (SummerFest)
COST $800
STUDENTS 25
TEACHERS 3
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laura Bossert, Terry King, co-directors
Leah Froyd, administrator director
53 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
UNITED STATES
781-472-9854
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Morningside Music Bridge |
LOCATION
Boston, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Violin, viola, cello and piano; private, master class, chamber and orchestra coaching and extensive solo and chamber music performance opportunities.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 12-18
DATES
July 8 - August 2, 2024
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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Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP) |
LOCATION
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music festival focusing on the works of the 20th and 21st centuries; electronic workshop; composition workshop; master classes, lessons, colloquia, rehearsals, nightly concerts.
DATES
June
TEACHERS 13
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen Drury, artistic director
Rebecca Hallowell, program 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 |
LOCATION
Lenox, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music, orchestra, voice, composition, conducting, audio engineering, piano technology, orchestra librarianship, printed programs.
AGE & LEVEL
College, advanced level; audition required
DATES
August - September
STUDENTS 155
TEACHERS 75
CONTACT INFORMATION
Andris Nelsons, musical 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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WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SUMMER PROGRAMS
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
LOCATION
Natick, Massachusetts |
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The Western Wind Summer Workshops in Ensemble Singing |
LOCATION
Smith College, Northhampton, Massachusetts; Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Fallas Village, Connecticut
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
September, October
COST $600, weekend; $1,395, five-day; $1,795, eight-day
Cost details
Fees include 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
Eric S. Brenner, assistant director
250 West 100th Street, Suite 1112
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
212-873-2184; 800-788-2187
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Worcester Chamber Music Society ChamberFest Music Camp |
LOCATION
Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester, Massachusetts
MUSICAL FOCUS
Innovative chamber music program for strings, woodwinds and piano; coachings, master classes, choir and concerts, composition track; day and overnight options.
AGE & LEVEL
12 through adult; intermediate to advanced
DATES
July
COST $50 registration fee, $725 tuition
STUDENTS 35
TEACHERS 5
Featured Teachers
Peter Sulski, Rohan Gregory, David Russell, Ariana Falk, Randall Hodgkinson
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ariana Falk
323 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
UNITED STATES
508-926-8624
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Celebrating the Spectrum: A Festival of Music and Life |
LOCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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
Age 13-23; 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, administrative assistant
333 West Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
UNITED STATES
517-353-5340
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Interlochen Arts Camp |
LOCATION
Interlochen, Michigan
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestra, band, choir, chamber music, jazz, composition, piano, vocal arts, singer-songwriter, rock, music production, musical theatre, private lessons.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 3-12; audition required, but not for youngest levels
DATES
June 17 - August 6, 2024; multiple sessions from one to six weeks
COST $1,830 - $10,080 (depending on the number of weeks)
STUDENTS 3,100
TEACHERS 300
CONTACT INFORMATION
Heather Lee, dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Camp
Admissions: Mike King, vice president for enrollment
4000 J. Maddy Parkway, Interlochen, MI 49643
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
LOCATION
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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Northern Lights Music Festival (NLMF) Young Artists Program |
LOCATION
Iron Range, Hibbing, Minnesota
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings, piano; private lessons, master classes, chamber music coachings, solo and 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
CONTACT INFORMATION
Veda Zuponcic, artistic director
Gavriel Heine, musical director
PO Box 147
Gilbert, MN 55741
UNITED STATES
218-750-0070
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St. Olaf Summer Music Academy with Piano Track |
LOCATION
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
MUSICAL FOCUS
Residential camp for Band, Orchestra, Choir, Keyboard, and Chamber; Piano track for piano students.
AGE & LEVEL
15-18; accelerated ability; no audition for summer music camp
DATES
June
STUDENTS 200-250
TEACHERS 35-50
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Chung Park, conductor
Dr. Therees Tkach Hibbard, conductor
St. Olaf College, Office of Camps, Conferences & Events
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
UNITED STATES
507-789-2222
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Stringwood Chamber Music Festival & Camp |
LOCATION
Lanesboro, Minnesota
MUSICAL FOCUS
String quartets.
AGE & LEVEL
12-22; advanced; audition required; pre-formed accepted
DATES
August 3-18, 2024
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
Nancy Oliveros, director
Admissions: Nancy Oliveros, artistic & admissions director
980 Bellows Street
St. Paul, MN 55118
UNITED STATES
651-587-7595
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Arianna Chamber Music Festival |
LOCATION
Grace United Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri
MUSICAL FOCUS
Hosted by Arianna String Quartet; intensive study of chamber music; strategies for individual and group problem solving, methods for gaining interpretive insights, creative rehearsal and practice techniques.
AGE & LEVEL
Individuals and preformed student groups in high school or college; audition video required
DATES
June 10-20, 2024
STUDENTS 40
TEACHERS 4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Julia Sakharova, Violins
6199 Waterman Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63112
UNITED STATES
405-312-7111
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Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy & Festival |
LOCATION
Innsbrook, Missouri
MUSICAL FOCUS
Summer Music Academy (9 days), Emerging Artist (9 days).
AGE & LEVEL
Average age is 14-22; advanced middle school, high school and college students; audition required
DATES
June
STUDENTS 30-40
TEACHERS 10-15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Charlie Boyce, chairperson & CEO
David Tiernan, director
596 Aspen Way Drive
Innsbrook, MO 63390
UNITED STATES
636-928-3366 x9218
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Camp Festival Amadeus |
LOCATION
Whitefish, Montana
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
Grade 7-12 string students
DATES
July 8-13, 2023; registration deadline May 15
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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Last Chance Music Camp |
LOCATION
Helena, Montana
MUSICAL FOCUS
Last Chance Music Camp - Summer Day Program, Ironhorse Youth Music - School Year Ensembles and Lessons
AGE & LEVEL
Grade 2-12, plus leadership opportunities for college students
DATES
June 9-14, 2024
COST $350
STUDENTS 70
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Kevin Cleary, Tyson Reiter, Emily Brand, Kyara Nelsen
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kevin Cleary, executive director, Ironhorse Consortium for Young Musicians
PO Box 1117
Helena, MT 59624
UNITED STATES
406-430-0009
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THE WALDEN SCHOOL CREATIVE MUSICIANS RETREAT (CMR)
The Walden School
LOCATION
Dublin, New Hampshire |
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THE WALDEN SCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM
The Walden School
LOCATION
Dublin, New Hampshire |
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Omaha Conservatory of Music Summer Camp Programs |
LOCATION
Omaha, Nebraska
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 up to age 18.
AGE & LEVEL
SoundWaves age 9-18; Suzuki Institute ages 0-18
DATES
Soundwaves: July; Suzuki Institute: Late July
COST SoundWaves: $750; Suzuki Institute: $500; $50 discount if registered by January 31
Cost details
Lodging and meal plans available
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 38
Featured Teachers
Elizabeth Borowsky, Vicky Lee, Ernest Richardson, Edward Kreitman, Sharon Jones
CONTACT INFORMATION
Meghann Henry, executive director
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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The Dolora Zajick Institute for Young Dramatic Voices |
LOCATION
University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada
MUSICAL FOCUS
Opera coaching; opera voice lessons; English, Italian and German diction; acting; body movement; public concerts and master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
15-17 (Discovery), 18-26 (Introductory/Intermediate), 24-34 (Emerging), 27-36 (Young Professional), American Wagner Project (no age limit)
DATES
July 10-31, 2024; applications now open
COST Free tuition
STUDENTS 20-35
TEACHERS 12-15
Featured Teachers
Dolora Zajick, Dr. Monica McCullough-Williams Luana DeVol, John Parr, Beatrice Benzi
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dolora Zajick, general director; Luana DeVol, executive director , American Wagner Project; Cinnamon La Fever, director of operations
Luana DeVol, director American Wagner Project; Dolora Zajick, Emerging Artist and Young Professor Division, Monica McCullough, director of Discovery Program and Intermediate Program
Admissions: Cinnamon La Fever
270 Hillcrest Drive
Reno, NV 89509
UNITED STATES
775-453-0055
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Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music |
LOCATION
Nelson, New Hampshire
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for orchestral instruments, voice, and piano
AGE & LEVEL
12-90; recording required with completed application
DATES
mid-June - late August, 2024 (five 10-day sessions)
COST $2,400 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, summer workshop administrative director
PO Box 217
Sullivan, NH 03445
UNITED STATES
603-847-3371
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Composers Conference |
LOCATION
Avaloch Farm Music Institute, Boscawen, New Hampshire
MUSICAL FOCUS
For amateur musicians
AGE & LEVEL
18-80; audition required
DATES
July - August
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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Raphael Chamber Music Workshop |
LOCATION
High Mowing School, Wilton, New Hampshire
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music (Strings, winds, piano, all combinations)
AGE & LEVEL
Adult, advanced/professional; no audition
DATES
Session 1: August 4-11, 2024
Session 2: August 11-18, 2024 Applications available early December; applications due February 1, 2024 COST $50 application fee; tuition fee to be determined
STUDENTS 25-35
TEACHERS 5-6
Featured Teachers
Susan Salm, Sally McLain, Miranda Sielaff, Lisa Tipton, Jean Schneider
CONTACT INFORMATION
Susan Salm, director
175 West 73rd Street, #16-D
New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
646-247-7022
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Gramercy Brass Band Camp - Presented by Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY |
LOCATION
New York/New Jersey area
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
Bob Sacchi, principal
Admissions: Danielle Padron
PO Box 1974, Madison Sq. Sta.
New York, NY 10159
UNITED STATES
212-229-7607
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Sō Percussion Summer Institute |
LOCATION
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music seminar for percussionists and composers. The four members of So Percussion serve as faculty in rehearsal, performance, and discussion of contemporary music for percussion.
AGE & LEVEL
College-age; audition required
DATES
July
STUDENTS 40-50
TEACHERS 6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Eric Cha-Beach, Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, Jason Treuting
20 Grand Avenue, #205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
UNITED STATES
917-909-0212
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Westminster Choir College - Summer Program for High School & Middle School Musicians & Adults |
LOCATION
Rider University, Princeton and Lawrenceville, NJ
MUSICAL FOCUS
Various, for singers and 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
Gregory G. Dell’Omo, president
Admissions: Susan Makowski
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
UNITED STATES
609-896-5000
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Taos School of Music |
LOCATION
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
MUSICAL FOCUS
Advanced chamber music study and performance.
AGE & LEVEL
18-29; advanced, professionally oriented; audition required
DATES
June 11 - August 5, 2024
COST $700
STUDENTS 19
TEACHERS 18
Featured Teachers
Borromeo String Quartet, Shanghai Quartet, Brentano String Quartet, Cooperstown 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 |
LOCATION
Caroga Lake, Caroga, , New York
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, administrative 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 |
LOCATION
SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
14-25; pre-professional; audition required
DATES
Second Sunday in June to last Sunday in July
STUDENTS 36
TEACHERS 9
CONTACT INFORMATION
Charles Castleman, director
Amelia Christian, orchestra musical
520 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131
UNITED STATES
585-705-2446
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The Chamber Music Center of New York |
LOCATION
National Opera Center, New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive chamber music training; coachings, workshops, chorus and chamber orchestra rehearsals, performances, master classes, guest lecturers and performers, field trips, outdoor activities.
AGE & LEVEL
Musicians 8-20
DATES
July
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
Sibylle Johner, director Of Orchestras
Admissions: Mary Jo Pagano
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. |
LOCATION
Colgate University, Hamilton, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for advanced adult amateurs; coaching program for strings, winds, piano and voice.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up; audition required
DATES
July 9 - August 6, 2024 (one-week sessions)
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 |
LOCATION
Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano, instrumental, voice.
AGE & LEVEL
16-25; audition required
DATES
June 22 - August 25, 2024
COST $300
STUDENTS 300
TEACHERS 35
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter Lindblom, camp director
Suzanne Fassett-Wright, director of artistic education
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 |
LOCATION
New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive vocal study and coaching with top professionals in the field; voice lessons, coachings and master classes, audition preparation, guided walking tours, and a final performance in a recognized New York recital venue.
AGE & LEVEL
18-35; aspiring professional singers and collaborative pianists
DATES
May - June
COST $1,850
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 12
Featured Teachers
Margo Garrett, Kathryn LaBouff, Cristina Stanescu, Kayo Iwama
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 |
LOCATION
Colgate University, Hamilton, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Symphony orchestra, jazz ensembles, symphonic band, contemporary jazz/Rock ensemble, jazz combos, chamber ensembles, guitar, percussion, flute, brass ensembles, all instruments and voice, piano and 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 - July; two-, three-, and four-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 |
LOCATION
Caroga Lake, Caroga, , New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classes, master classes, coachings, private lessons, performances, pedagogy.
AGE & LEVEL
College students, teachers, professionals; no auditions
DATES
June
COST $200
STUDENTS 30
Featured Teachers
Uri Vardi, Hagit Vardi, Steven Doane, Carol Rodland, Eric Pritchard
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aliza Stewart, trainer & education director
Moshe Feldenkrais
Admissions: Stephanie Price-Wong, Kyle Price, administrative directors
Caroga Arts Collective
PO Box 1048
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
UNITED STATES
443-286-7214
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Fredonia Summer Music Festival |
LOCATION
SUNY Fredonia School of Music, Fredonia, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Band rehearsals, chamber ensembles and jazz groups, daily musicianship classes, master classes; attend special evening performances.
AGE & LEVEL
Instrumental music students currently in grades 9-12; no audition
DATES
June - July
STUDENTS 75-100
TEACHERS 12
CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen H. Kolison, Jr., president
Dr. David Starrett, executive vice president
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
UNITED STATES
716-673-3111
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French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts |
LOCATION
French Woods, Hancock, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Co-ed private performing arts individual choice program; classical and jazz music, theater, dance, visual arts, film and video, circus, magic, computer, sports, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock and roll, horseback riding.
AGE & LEVEL
7-17; beginner to professional; audition for placement after arrival
DATES
August - September
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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Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival |
LOCATION
Mannes School of Music, New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music performances and master classes; intensive career building workshops, education outreach training.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older
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
Brandon Patrick George
123 West 128th Street
New York, NY 10027
UNITED STATES
212-337-0838
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International Keyboard Institute & Festival |
LOCATION
Kaufman Music Center & Klavierhaus, New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano master classes and concerts.
AGE & LEVEL
High school through post-conservatory; audition recording required
DATES
July 14-19, 2024
COST Scholarships only
STUDENTS 20
TEACHERS 6
Featured Teachers
Jerome Rose, Martín García García, Jeffrey Swann, Nicolas Namoradze, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jerome Rose, founder & director
Admissions: Julie Kedersha, festival director
229 West 97th Street, Suite 1B
New York, NY 10025
UNITED STATES
212-665-2446
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ITHACA COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY
Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York |
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JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET SEMINAR
The Juilliard School
LOCATION
The Juilliard School, New York, New York |
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JUILLIARD SUMMER PERCUSSION SEMINAR
The Juilliard School
LOCATION
The Juilliard School, New York, New York |
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SUMMER COMPOSITION AT JUILLIARD
The Juilliard School
LOCATION
The Juilliard School, New York, New York |
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SUMMER VOICE AT JUILLIARD
The Juilliard School
LOCATION
The Juilliard School, New York, New York |
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Long Lake Camp for the Arts |
LOCATION
Long Lake, New York
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
Age 8-16 years old, beginner to advanced
DATES
June - August
COST $7,575, three-week sessions
STUDENTS 250
TEACHERS 100
Featured Teachers
Sam Dirosa, May Burnett, Lena McMennemen
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marc and 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 |
LOCATION
Lake Luzerne, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings, winds, brass, percussion and piano; private lessons, chamber music coaching, string and symphonic orchestras; secondary lessons in composition and theory, conducting, vocal, instrumental and jazz; Philadelphia Orch. members.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 9-18
DATES
June - August
STUDENTS 160
TEACHERS 36
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth Pitcairn, CEO & artistic director; Emily Dobmeier, VP of operations & artistic Planning
Admissions: Emily Brown, camp director
PO Box 39
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
UNITED STATES
518-696-2771
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Magic Mountain Music Farm |
LOCATION
Morris, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Practice marathon retreats (PMR) for strings, winds and brass; a limited number of pianists can be accepted; maximum of 10 participants; unique pragmatic strategies for improving technical and interpretative control in performance at the highest artistic level.
AGE & LEVEL
Professionals and college/conservatory students; audition required (tape recording is OK)
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
Manny Laureano, principal
415 West Hill Road
Morris, NY 13808
UNITED STATES
212-662-6634
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MSM COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Manhattan School of Music
LOCATION
Manhattan School of Music, New York, New York |
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MANNES PREP SUMMER PROGRAMS
Mannes Prep
LOCATION
New York, New York |
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Meadowmount School of Music |
LOCATION
Adirondack Mountains, Westport, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Seven-week summer music program for violin, viola and cello solo and chamber music studies. Intensive practice and study environment for high-level young artists seeking a professional career in music.
AGE & LEVEL
12-30+; advanced student to accomplished musicians; audition required
DATES
June - August
COST $9,100
Cost details
Fee includes seven 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
Muriel Kerr, administrator director; Janet Sung, artistic director
Alice Volkov, camp director
1424 County Rte. 10
Westport, NY 12993
UNITED STATES
518-962-2400
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Mostly Modern Festival |
LOCATION
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
For instrumentalists, singers, conductors and composers; combination of intensive one-on-one instruction and the opportunity to rehearse and perform side-by-side with top musicians, conductors and composers in contemporary music.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older
DATES
June 3-24, 2024
COST Tuition: $1,650, singers and instrumentalists; $2,495, conductors and composers; room and board: $1,175
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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National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) |
LOCATION
Purchase College, Purchase, New York
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
16-19; audition required
DATES
July
COST Tickets start at $17.50 ($14.50 + $3 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
212-247-7800
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NEC Summer Orchestra Institute |
LOCATION
Jordan Hall, Pelham, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
The NEC Summer Orchestra Institute (NEC SOI) experience emphasizes intensive musical preparation, with special focus on concentration, practice and performance techniques, interpretation, phrasing, and general musicianship. Students will also develop communication and leadership skills through their musical collaborations, learning the joy of music making while developing lasting friendships.
AGE & LEVEL
Open to intermediate to advanced-level strings, winds, brass, harp and percussion between the age 13-18
COST $40 application fee; $1,885 tuition; $50 reg. fee; $1,620 housing fee (optional)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rebecca Bogers, artistic director
Benjamin Sosland, dean
290 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5018
UNITED STATES
617-585-1160
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New York Lyric Opera Theatre Summer Music Program |
LOCATION
New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Selected opera performances with orchestra and staging; private voice lessons and vocal coaching; master classes in voice, diction and acting; mock auditions with top New York agent; music business and self-promotion lectures.
DATES
June
COST $35 audition fee
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth Heuermann, general artistic director
PO Box 971
Marco Island, FL 34145
UNITED STATES
917-441-0441
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New York Opera Conservatory |
LOCATION
New York State: 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; five weeks each session
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 |
LOCATION
Purchase College, Purchase, New York
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
Age 16-19; 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
212-247-7800
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NYO2 |
LOCATION
Purchase College, Purchase, New York
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
Age 14-17; 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
212-247-7800
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The Perlman Music Program (PMP) Chamber Music Workshop (CMW) |
LOCATION
Shelter Island Heights, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings; intensive three-week workshop focused only on the study and 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
73 Shore Road
Shelter Island, NY 11965
UNITED STATES
212-877-5045
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The Perlman Music Program (PMP) Summer Music School (SMS) |
LOCATION
Shelter Island Heights, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Strings; intensive seven-week summer residency program for exceptionally gifted students, drawn from all over the world.
AGE & LEVEL
12-18; 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
73 Shore Road
Shelter Island, NY 11965
UNITED STATES
212-877-5045
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"Prelude to Performance," under auspices of The Martina Arroyo Foundation Inc. |
LOCATION
New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Complete interpretation of an entire operatic role; character development, translation and text analysis, recitatives, pre-stage rehearsal preparation, musical and 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
Maestro Willie Anthony Waters, musical director & conductor; Janelle Hurst, administrator director, Martina Arroyo Foundation
57 West 57th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
212-315-9190
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Harold Rosenbaum Choral Conducting Workshop |
LOCATION
New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Choral conducting
AGE & LEVEL
16 and older; beginning, mid-level and advanced conductors
DATES
January 8-12, 2024; August 12-16, 2024
COST $475, full participant; $275 auditor
STUDENTS 12
TEACHERS 1
Featured Teachers
Dr. Harold Rosenbaum
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr.Harold Rosenbaum
2 Cove Road
South Salem, NY 10590-1023
UNITED STATES
914-582-3915
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Scor! String Camps for Adults |
LOCATION
Various United States locations
MUSICAL FOCUS
Violin, viola, cello, bass.
AGE & LEVEL
Adults; beginner to advanced; no audition
DATES
February - 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 |
LOCATION
Schroon Lake, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Voice, opera and musical theatre.
AGE & LEVEL
No specific age limit; from undergraduate to post-graduate artists; audition required
DATES
June 17 - August 18, 2024
COST $6,000
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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SUMMER@EASTMAN
Eastman School of Music
LOCATION
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York |
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Summit Music Festival |
LOCATION
EF Academy, Thornwood, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Extensive chamber music and instrumental training; seminars, master classes, lectures, individual lessons, chamber music and orchestral classes; student, faculty and guest artist concerts; Concerto Competition.
AGE & LEVEL
14 and up; high school, college and young professionals
DATES
July - August
COST $1,100
CONTACT INFORMATION
David Krieger, executive director; Efrem Briskin, artistic director; Massimiliano Mainolfi, program director
Kalin Ivanov, manager
270 Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NY 10570
UNITED STATES
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Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts |
LOCATION
Wheatley Heights, Long Island, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Creative and performing arts.
AGE & LEVEL
5-18; no audition
DATES
August
STUDENTS 1,500
TEACHERS 125
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dale Lewis, executive director
Marilyn Albanese, Scott Brennan
Admissions: Kerry Barnhart, admissions director
420 East 79th Street, Suite 3D
New York, NY 11798
UNITED STATES
212-772-6060
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BREVARD MUSIC CENTER SUMMER INSTITUTE & FESTIVAL
LOCATION
Brevard, North Carolina |
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Brevard Music Center, Summer Institute & Festival |
LOCATION
Brevard, North Carolina
MUSICAL FOCUS
Orchestra, piano, jazz, high school voice, piano, classical guitar, saxophone, and composition.
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 14-29: high school, college, graduate, post-graduate; audition required
DATES
Summer 2024 (many different programs beginning in late June through early August)
COST Varies by program
Cost details
Scholarships available
STUDENTS Approximately 600
TEACHERS 80
CONTACT INFORMATION
Keith Lockhart, artistic director
Jason Posnock, vice presdient & chief artistic Officer
Admissions: Beth Kramer, director of admissions
349 Andante Lane
Brevard, NC 28712
UNITED STATES
828-862-2140
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Cannon Music Camp |
LOCATION
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive-large ensemble, theory, private instruction, jazz, vocal, orchestral, keyboard, chamber.
AGE & LEVEL
Grade 9 and up; college freshmen and older; no audition
DATES
June - July
STUDENTS 200
TEACHERS 35+
CONTACT INFORMATION
James Daugherty, director
Karen Huey, assistant director
813 Rivers Street, Room 300A
ASU Box 32031
Boone, NC 28608-2031
UNITED STATES
828-262-4091
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EASTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL
LOCATION
Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina |
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro Summer Music Camp |
LOCATION
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina
MUSICAL FOCUS
Senior band, junior band, beginner band, senior orchestra, junior orchestra, senior mixed chorus, junior mixed chorus, piano camp.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 5-12; no audition
DATES
July 7-12 and July 14-19, 2024
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 |
LOCATION
International Peace Garden, Dunseith, North Dakota
MUSICAL FOCUS
Programs in band, orchestra, choir, jazz (band and vocal), garage band, photography, creative writing, drama, musical theatre, music composition, dance (ballet, modern, jazz, tap, theatre), fiddle, drawing, painting, and more.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 10 to 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 Institute |
LOCATION
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio
MUSICAL FOCUS
Residential program of concentrated music study for serious high school musicians
AGE & LEVEL
High school (entering grades 9-12); audition required
DATES
July
STUDENTS 100
TEACHERS 25
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jaime Simmons, dean and director Of Community Arts School
49 Seminary Street
Berea, OH 44017
UNITED STATES
440-826-2365
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Harpa International Music Academy USA (HIMA USA) |
LOCATION
Lakeside, Ohio
MUSICAL FOCUS
Advanced String Quartet Intensive for pre-formed quartets, Junior String Workshop, solo and chamber music for strings.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced String Quartet Intensive: 18+ high-level pre-formed string quartets; Junior String Workshop: age 7-12; intermediate to advanced young string players
DATES
August
COST String quartet intensive: free, including housing & meals; junior string workshop: $750 plus housing
STUDENTS 50-60
TEACHERS 10-12
Featured Teachers
Sibbi Bernhardsson and other world-renowned string faculty
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sibbi Bernhardsson, artistic director
Sally Takada, executive director
237 West College Street
Oberin, OH 44074
UNITED STATES
440-707-6611
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KENT BLOSSOM MUSIC FESTIVAL
LOCATION
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio |
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Kent/Blossom Music Festival |
LOCATION
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
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
Cost details
Scholarships available
STUDENTS 43
TEACHERS 25
Featured Teachers
Miami String Quartet, members of The Cleveland Orchestra, guest artists
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 SUMMER PROGRAMS
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
LOCATION
Oberlin College and Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio |
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SUMMER AT CCM
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
LOCATION
Cincinnati, Ohio |
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Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain |
LOCATION
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma
MUSICAL FOCUS
Nine artistic disciplines, including orchestra and chorus.
AGE & LEVEL
15-19; audition required; Oklahoma high school students only
DATES
June 8-23, 2024
COST Full scholarships for all accepted students
STUDENTS 270
TEACHERS Varies
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rob Ward, president & CEO
Emily Claudé, vice president & director of program
111 NW 9th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
UNITED STATES
405-605-7500
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Berwick Academy (Oregon Bach Festival) |
LOCATION
Berwick Hall, Eugene, Oregon
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 and 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
Jos van Veldhoven, guest director
1257 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
UNITED STATES
541-346-5666
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Amherst Early Music Festival |
LOCATION
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
2 weeks of classes on Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music and 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+; beginner, intermediate, and advanced; no audition
DATES
July
COST Tuition: $695 per week
Cost details
Room and board, one week: $640 single room and $227 for meals
STUDENTS 100-200
TEACHERS 40+
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marilyn Boenau, executive director; Frances Blaker, festival director
35 Webster Street
West Newton, MA 02465
UNITED STATES
781-488-3337
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DOVER QUARTET WORKSHOP
Curtis Institute of Music
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Elizabethtown College Music Camp |
LOCATION
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
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 14-20, 2024
COST $625, includes all instruction, double occupancy housing and meals
Cost details
Single occupancy housing available for additional fee
STUDENTS 160-200
TEACHERS 60 faculty + 35 staff
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grant Moore II, director
Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
UNITED STATES
717-361-1114
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Longwood Organ Academy |
LOCATION
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive for college students pursuing a degree in organ performance.
AGE & LEVEL
Age 18-30, currently enrolled in an organ degree program
DATES
June
COST $1,000, covers 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
610-388-5457
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Moxart Concerto Program |
LOCATION
Immaculata, Pennsylvania; Hampton, Virginia; Newburgh, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Rehearse and 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 - May, 2024
COST $1,800-$4,000, depending on how much orchestra time is required
STUDENTS 9-10
TEACHERS 3
Featured Teachers
Joe Gehring, Russell Ger, Steven Bringle (orchestra conductors)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Betty Mock, director and 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 |
LOCATION
Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Wayne, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
Resident festival featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, including principal players; private lessons, master classes and faculty performances, chamber music, orchestra, competitions, and audition prep.
AGE & LEVEL
All ages through the college years; placement audition recording required
DATES
June 15-28 and July 13-26, 2024
COST $1,550-$4,550, based on program participation
STUDENTS 400
TEACHERS 100
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kimberly Fisher, artistic director
Sandy Marcucci, president
Admissions: Rich Spiegel, registrar
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
UNITED STATES
856-875-6816
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Renova Music Festival |
LOCATION
Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music coaching, chamber orchestras, master classes.
AGE & LEVEL
18-25; audition required
DATES
June
COST Full tuition scholarships available
STUDENTS 27
TEACHERS 12
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joshua Zona, musical director
Judy Bruce, president
PO Box 61
New Castle, PA 16103
UNITED STATES
724-651-7446
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Russian Opera Workshop |
LOCATION
Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
Angela Meade, Princ. artistic
1920 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
UNITED STATES
267-475-6500
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Sphinx Performance Academy |
LOCATION
Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, Ohio; The Juilliard School, New York, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive solo and chamber music intensive for Black and Latinx string players (violin, viola, cello, bass).
AGE & LEVEL
Age 11-17
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
Afa S. Dworkin, president & artistic director
2200 Hunt Street, Suite 461
Detroit, MI 48207
UNITED STATES
313-542-5200
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Summertrios |
LOCATION
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music for strings, woodwinds, and piano.
AGE & LEVEL
18 and up; various levels
DATES
June
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lily Friedman, director
Leslie Tomkins, artistic director; Matt Buttermann, administrator director
6030 Huxley Avenue
Bronx, NY 10471
UNITED STATES
313-509-7909
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Techne Music Festival |
LOCATION
Moravian University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
String Chamber Music
AGE & LEVEL
15-30; highly advanced
DATES
June 9-13, 2024
COST Free tuition; housing: $250
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 4 - 5
Featured Teachers
Timothy Schwarz, Sheila Browne, Lawrence Stomberg
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 |
LOCATION
West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
MUSICAL FOCUS
Comprehensive (concert band, string orchestra, chorus, private lessons, instrumental chamber ensembles, beginning and 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 8 - July 13, 2024
COST $200 non-refundable deposit/processing fee
STUDENTS 70
TEACHERS 15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, director
Dr. Henry Grabb, program coordinator
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
UNITED STATES
610-436-1000
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Wildflower Composers Festival |
LOCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 Sō Percussion Summer Institute, and participate in our daily New Music Ensemble.
AGE & LEVEL
Composers between ages 13-19 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 15–26, 2024
COST $800 commuter, $2,000 resident
Cost details
Financial aid available, including full scholarships
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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Rome Festival Summer Institute / Rome Festival Opera Institute / Rome Festival Ballet Institute |
LOCATION
San Juan and Luquillo, Puerto Rico, United States
MUSICAL FOCUS
Professional level program; performance of symphonic, opera, ballet, choral, and chamber music; 20 performances during the festival.
AGE & LEVEL
20 and older; average age 29; professional and pre-professional; audition required
DATES
June
STUDENTS 60 participants
TEACHERS 21 artist teachers
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fritz Maraffi, artistic director
Via Duodo 49
ITALY
+39 328 4117977
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Conductors Institute of South Carolina |
LOCATION
Aiken, South Carolina
MUSICAL FOCUS
15-Day Institute for Fellows and Associates; 10-Day Discovery Program.
AGE & LEVEL
Moderate to advanced conducting experience (15-Day); more limited experience (10-day); 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
Victoria Bond, conductor
Admissions: Nisan Ak
PO Box 6891
Columbia, SC 29260
UNITED STATES
803-960-9237
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Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute |
LOCATION
Hilton Head, South Carolina
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music festival
AGE & LEVEL
Graduates of grades 8-12
DATES
June
COST $1,800
STUDENTS 16
TEACHERS 4
Featured Teachers
Carolyn Huebl, Felix Wang, Shannon Thomas, Carolyn Coade
CONTACT INFORMATION
John Morris Russell, musical director and conductor
Alan Jordan, president & CEO
7 Lagoon Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
UNITED STATES
843-842-2055
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Southeastern Piano Festival |
LOCATION
University of South Carolina School of Music, Columbia, South Carolina
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano festival; daily lessons with USC piano faculty; evening concerts and master classes with guests Sergei Babayan, Ann Schein; Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition.
AGE & LEVEL
13-18, pre-college
DATES
June
STUDENTS 20
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marina Lomazov, artistic director; Joseph Rackers, artistic director
Phillip Bush, artistic director
813 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
UNITED STATES
803-777-1209
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Rushmore Music Festival |
LOCATION
Rapid City, South Dakota
MUSICAL FOCUS
The Rushmore Music Festival occurs in the heart of the Black Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota. With a strong focus on individual technical mastery and artistic growth rooted in communication, the Festival fosters a challenging, immersive musical environment. Limited to 23 participants at the early advanced-advanced levels, studying violin, viola, cello, piano, and bass, all admitted students receive a full-tuition fellowship, which covers all festival classes and residential accommodations.
AGE & LEVEL
Solo and Chamber Music Program: age 12-18; Young Artist Ensemble-in-Residence Program: age 16-23
DATES
June 15 - July 29, 2024 (three- or six-week session)
COST Tuition and accommodations included with the Fellowship upon admission
Cost details
$600 meal plan per three-week session
STUDENTS 23
TEACHERS 8
Featured Teachers
Dr. Brett Walfish, Dr. Ismar Gomes, Dr. Matthieu Cognet, Dr. Minna Rose Chung, Dr. Katie Smirnova
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Katie Smirnova, artistic director; Dr. Brett Walfish, executive director
PO Box 734
Rapid City, SD 57709
UNITED STATES
605-646-3146
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Chamber Music Weekend |
LOCATION
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee
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 Ashton Francisco, director
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, University of the South |
LOCATION
The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical Music, Symphony Orchestras, Opera, Chamber Music Coaching, Master classes, Music Composition
AGE & LEVEL
Age 14 through college; audition required; advanced level for both pre-college and college students
DATES
June - July
COST Dost includes all meals, housing, tuition, music, etc.
Cost details
SSMF offers generous scholarship as both merit-based and work study scholarships.
STUDENTS 230
TEACHERS 40
Featured Teachers
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 |
LOCATION
UT Butler School of Music, Austin, Texas
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber Music Workshop.
AGE & LEVEL
7-10, 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
The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts
LOCATION
Round Top, Texas |
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Adamant Music School |
LOCATION
Adamant, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano only; 3-week traditional session; 5-day John O'Conor master class; 5-day Christopher Elton master class; 5-day master class with Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow; 5-day piano/violin master class with Jeffrey Cohen/Lucie Robert
AGE & LEVEL
15 and up; MP3/CD required
DATES
June - August
COST To be determined
STUDENTS 30
TEACHERS 6+
Featured Teachers
John O'Conor, Christopher Elton, Angela Cheng, Alvin Chow, Jeffrey Cohen, Lucie Robert
CONTACT INFORMATION
Matthew Manwarren, artistic & executive director
PO Box 22
Adamant, VT 05640
UNITED STATES
802-223-3347
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Adamant Music School |
LOCATION
Adamant, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intergenerational piano festival for pianists ages 15 through adulthood; three-week traditional session; four one-week master classes-pianists only
AGE & LEVEL
Age 15 to adult
DATES
June: John O'Conor master class; Christopher Elton master class; July: Angela Cheng, Alvin Chow master class; July: three-week traditional session; August: Jeffrey Cohen, Lucie Robert
STUDENTS 30+
TEACHERS 6+
Featured Teachers
John O'Conor, Christopher Elton, Angela Cheng, Alvin Chow, Jeffrey Cohen, Lucie Robert
CONTACT INFORMATION
Matthew Manwarren, artistic & executive director
Elaine Greenfield; Robert Henry; Jose Mendez; Deirdre O'Donohue; Roberta Rust
PO Box 22
Adamant, VT 05640
UNITED STATES
802-223-3347
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GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
LOCATION
Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont |
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KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL
LOCATION
Killington, Vermont |
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KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival |
LOCATION
Castleton University, Castleton, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Hands-on intensive percussion camps with a diverse range of styles and techniques; classes in video conference and music technology; daily ensembles and 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 |
LOCATION
Manchester, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music; scholarship program.
AGE & LEVEL
18-23; online audition required
DATES
July - August
COST Full scholarship program
STUDENTS 10
TEACHERS 16
CONTACT INFORMATION
Adam Neiman, artistic director
Philip Setzer, artistic director
42 Dillingham Avenue, PO Box 33
Manchester, VT 05254
UNITED STATES
802-362-1956
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Marlboro Music |
LOCATION
Marlboro, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
AGE & LEVEL
Exceptional ability; audition required
DATES
June - August
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 |
LOCATION
Lake Dunmore, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music
AGE & LEVEL
8-18; audition required
DATES
June - August; two-week sessions
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 Music Festival |
LOCATION
Stowe, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Tango Academy; Bandoneon Intensive Workshop; Che Bandoneon International Competition
AGE & LEVEL
18 and older; 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
Victor Lavallén, orchestra
Weeks Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05672
UNITED STATES
802-779-9669
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Summer Sonatina International Piano Camp |
LOCATION
Bennington, Vermont
MUSICAL FOCUS
Piano
AGE & LEVEL
7-17; all levels of ability; no audition
DATES
June 23 - July 20, 2024
COST $1,525 per week
STUDENTS 42 per week, 160 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 |
LOCATION
Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, Lyndon, Vermont
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
COST $1,375 per week, all inclusive
STUDENTS 40-50 per week
TEACHERS 17 music, 1 art
CONTACT INFORMATION
Barbara Jaffe, musical director; Lois Tepfer, president
Admissions: Judy Terwilliger, VMAC coordinator
VMAC PO Box 63
New Tripoli, PA 18066
UNITED STATES
610-298-3609
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Heifetz International Music Institute |
LOCATION
Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, Virginia
MUSICAL FOCUS
violin, viola, cello, chamber musi Two weekly private lessons, master classes, Chamber Music Seminar; Communication Training (drama, public speaking, movement, yoga, voice); 50 public performances, also tours and residencies.
AGE & LEVEL
Junior Division: 9-15; Senior Division: 14-30; audition required
DATES
June 14 - July 28, 2024
COST Tuition and fees: $7474, senior division; $4,752, junior divison
STUDENTS 124
TEACHERS 50
Featured Teachers
Shmuel Ashkenasi, Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Hans Jensen, Astrid Schween
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 |
LOCATION
Shenandoah Conservatory, Virginia
MUSICAL FOCUS
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University offers various special programs throughout the year. Summer programs include: The Bass Coalition, Bocal Majority and 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; sessions vary by program
COST Varies by program
STUDENTS Varies by program
TEACHERS Varies by program
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Shaun C. Evans, Sr. coordinator For Conservatory recruitment
Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
UNITED STATES
540-665-4600
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Wintergreen Summer Music Academy |
LOCATION
Wintergreen, Virginia
MUSICAL FOCUS
String chamber music, conducting, composition, voice, arts administration.
AGE & LEVEL
16-24, or older; pre-professional level
DATES
July 4-28, 2024
COST Varies by program
Cost details
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 |
LOCATION
Icicle Creek Center. for the Arts, Leavenworth, Washington
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive chamber music program for strings and piano; also offers master classes, chamber orchestra, private lessons.
AGE & LEVEL
Minimum age 18; college undergraduate and graduate students; audition required, recorded
DATES
2024: March 9, 22-23; April 19-20; May 25
COST $10-$150
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 |
LOCATION
Shorecrest High School, Seattle, Washington
MUSICAL FOCUS
Intensive two-week residential orchestral and chamber music festival.
AGE & LEVEL
14-25; recording audition required
DATES
July - August
COST $2,400
STUDENTS 110
TEACHERS 14
CONTACT INFORMATION
Juan Felipe Molano, musical director
Wendy Devaney, Marrowstone Music festival manager
11065 Fifth Avenue NE, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
UNITED STATES
206-362-2300
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Summer Student Festival |
LOCATION
North Seattle, Washington
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music.
AGE & LEVEL
13-23; placement audition required
DATES
September
COST $675
STUDENTS 24
TEACHERS 4-6
Featured Teachers
Sarah Pizzichemi, Brandon Vance, Justin Kurys, Willie Braun
CONTACT INFORMATION
Skyros Quartet, artistic director
Virginia Wright, managing 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 |
LOCATION
West Virginia School of Music, Morgantown, West Virginia and virtual
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, age 14-21
DATES
June
COST $300
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 |
LOCATION
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
MUSICAL FOCUS
Percussion and steel band, symphony, jazz (two sessions).
AGE & LEVEL
Age 13-18
DATES
June - August; three sessions, each with a different focus
COST General admission, $25; young adult (age 12-20), $10; child (ages 11 and under), $6; $2 convenience fee added to all tickets
STUDENTS 30-60 per session
TEACHERS 15-30 per session
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mona Christensen, executive director
Steve Gomoll, president
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) |
LOCATION
Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber music camp with daily coachings and master classes by guest artists; performances in festival concerts at historic Thrasher Opera House and Ripon College.
AGE & LEVEL
Advanced college, and graduate students (violin, viola, cello); pre-formed ensembles and individual students; tape audition required
DATES
July
COST $3,000; scholarships available
STUDENTS 20-25
TEACHERS 4-6
Featured Teachers
Kyu-Young Kim, Salley Koo, Ayane Kozasa, Kyle Price, Pitnarry Shin
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 Chamber Music |
LOCATION
Madeline Island, Wisconsin
MUSICAL FOCUS
Chamber Music, String Quartets, Wind Quintets
AGE & LEVEL
Strings: 14-24 (or college enrolled); winds: 18-24 (or college enrolled)
DATES
2024: June 16-22 (Winds), June 23 - July 14 (Chamber Music for Strings), June 23 - July 28 (Fellowship String Quartets)
COST View website for updated tuition costs
STUDENTS Strings: 48, Winds: 25
TEACHERS 8 per week
Featured Teachers
American String Quartet, Brooklyn Rider, Arianna String Quartet, Harlem String Quartet
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jonathan Swartz, artistic director
Admissions: Alyssa Saint, director of operations
PO Box 254
La Pointe, WI 54850
UNITED STATES
612-321-0100
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Music and Drama Camp |
LOCATION
Watertown, Wisconsin
MUSICAL FOCUS
Tracks include band, piano, musical drama, stage crew, strings.
AGE & LEVEL
General, 12-18 years; intermediate and advanced for piano and strings tracks; beginning, intermediate, and advanced for band track; grade 7 and up for drama; grade 8 and up for stage crew
DATES
June 10-14, 2024
COST $325 (registration before April 10); $375 (registration after April 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 |
LOCATION
Shell Lake, Wisconsin
MUSICAL FOCUS
Master Teachers ... Magic Setting! Arts camps and workshops for students in rock n roll, show choir, jazz ensemble, jazz improv, concert band, piano, trumpet workshop, trombone workshop, saxophone workshop, guitar and bass workshop, filmmaking, music production, painting and drawing, and adult big band workshop.
AGE & LEVEL
Grades 6-12; auditions for placement level only
DATES
June - August (nine week-long camp sessions)
COST $675: 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 |
LOCATION
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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 grades 6 to 8; Senior Session: students completing grades 9 to 12; all levels and experience welcome
DATES
Junior Session: June 16-22, 2024; Senior Session: June 23-29, 2024
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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