University of Alaska and other locations in Fairbanks, Alaska

Study-performance festival.

High school graduates and adults; no audition to register (audition for scholarships and seating/placement)

July

STUDENTS 800-1,000

TEACHERS 120

600 University Avenue, Suite 8

Fairbanks, AK 99709

UNITED STATES

907-474-8869

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Prescott, Arizona

Weekend Chamber Music Workshop; adult track, adult learner track, and youth track (ages 13-17)

13 to seniors

May 31 - June 2, 2024

STUDENTS 35

TEACHERS 4

406 Arena Drive

Prescott, AZ 86301

UNITED STATES

480-980-6516

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Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

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.

June (multiple camps)

PO Box 6040

Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040

UNITED STATES

928-523-3731

Inspiration Point, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, California

Historical performance; instrumental and vocal.

20-35; advanced student and young professional; recorded audition required

July 29 - August 11, 2024

STUDENTS 30

TEACHERS 10

182 Howard Street, #536

San Francisco, CA 94105

UNITED STATES

415-621-7900

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California Arts Academy, Fresno, California

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.

Young artists

July - August

PO Box 9741

Fresno, CA 93794

UNITED STATES

559-225-6737 (559-CAL-OPERA)

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Idyllwild Arts Academy, Idyllwild, California

Intense study of piano music and performance; music theory, daily lessons, performance recital open to the public.

25 and up, amateurs and professionals

June 2024

TEACHERS 3

5145 Via Montagna

Palm Desert, CA 92260

UNITED STATES

760-771-1041

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Morro Bay, California

Lever and pedal harp; performance practices; harp solo, ensemble, and chamber music repertoire.

No age limit; harpists of all levels

July or August

PO Box 492225

Los Angeles, CA 90049

UNITED STATES

310-472-9740

Orange County, Southern California

Fresno, California

Carmel Valley, California

Master classes: oboe, flute, jazz flute, English horn, cello, clarinet, bassoon.

Pre-professional and professional; advanced high school

May - August

STUDENTS 200

TEACHERS 15

PO Box 116

Carmel Valley, CA 93924

UNITED STATES

831-659-3115

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Idyllwild, California

Intensive program for advanced and serious singers and chamber and orchestra musicians; summer and auxiliary programs.

Grades 9-12 (Academy); ages 5-17 (Summer Program)

STUDENTS 250-300 Academy, 500-600 summer, 100+ auxiliary

TEACHERS 50

52500 Temecula Road, #38

Idyllwild, CA 92549

UNITED STATES

951-468-7265

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La Sierra University, Riverside, California

Strings, winds, piano, voice; private lessons, coachings, classes, master classes, recitals.

June 17 - July 17, 2024 (four one-week sessions)

PO Box 712099

Los Angeles, CA 90071

UNITED STATES

213-526-5658

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Santa Barbara, California

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.

Minimum age of 18; vocal maximum age of 34; pre-professional, classically trained musicians; live audition or audition recording required

June - August

STUDENTS 140

TEACHERS 60

1070 Fairway Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

UNITED STATES

805-969-4726

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Menlo School, Atherton, California

Chamber music institute

Young Performers Program: ages 10-19; international Program: ages 20-30

Young Performers Program: July 19 - August 10, 2024
International Program: July 15 - August 10, 2024

STUDENTS 39

TEACHERS 42

50 Valparaiso Avenue

Atherton, CA 94027

UNITED STATES

650-330-2134

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Napa Valley, California

Intensive experience for talented emerging professional musicians through chamber and orchestral performances.

Age 18-34

July 12-21, 2024

STUDENTS 90

TEACHERS 20

PO Box 6221

Napa, CA 94581

UNITED STATES

707-346-5052

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Dunsmuir, California

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.

High level high school and college music majors; recording audition required

July - August; application deadline in April

STUDENTS 15-20

TEACHERS 6-7

4701 Simpson Avenue

Dunsmuir, CA 96025

UNITED STATES

818-536-4486

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Stanford University, Stanford, California

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.

18+; advanced students and adult amateurs; audition by weblink

June 21-30, 2024

STUDENTS 80-90

TEACHERS 12-15

Braun Music Center 541 Lasuen Mall

Stanford, CA 94305

UNITED STATES

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All Saints Episcopal Church, San Diego, California

Chamber music; coaching sessions, sight-reading sessions, individual practice; audition tape required, but the festival is non-competitive.

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

February 2-4, 2024

STUDENTS Open

TEACHERS Coach for every ensemble

PO Box 712592

San Diego, CA 92171

UNITED STATES

619-260-4106

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Berkeley, California

Baroque Music and Dance, Medieval and Renaissance (M-R), Recorder, Music Discovery for Children, Classical.

14+ (all adult workshops), 7-15 (children's workshop); all levels; no auditions

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

PO Box 10151

Berkeley, CA 94709

UNITED STATES

510-831-3077

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Cal-Poly Humboldt, Arcata, California

Chamber music (strings, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, horn, piano), orchestra, master classes.

12-20; pre-recorded video or audio audition required

Two sessions: June - July

STUDENTS 30-50 each week

TEACHERS 11

10985 Elvessa Street

Oakland, CA 94605

UNITED STATES

510-507-9738

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Cerro Coso College, Mammoth Lakes, California

Music academy for promising string players and pianists; private lessons, coached ensemble sessions, master classes.

18-24; audition video required

mid-July - August

STUDENTS 16

TEACHERS 10

PO Box 1219

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

UNITED STATES

760-934-7015

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The Colburn School, Los Angeles, California

Intensive performing art song festival for singers, collaborative pianists, teachers and coaches.

July - August

STUDENTS 80-110

TEACHERS 15-20

200 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

UNITED STATES

415-503-6275

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Online, or Stanford University & environs, Stanford, California

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.

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)

July - August; varies by program

STUDENTS 90-230 per session

TEACHERS 150

PO Box 20454

Stanford, CA 94309

UNITED STATES

650-736-0324

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Multiple locations in Los Angeles, California

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 6-18

Ongoing throughout the year

STUDENTS 1300

101 South La Brea Avenue

Inglewood, CA 90301

UNITED STATES

213-972-7300

Santa Barbara, California

Aspen, Colorado

Students generally college-age; audition required

June 27 - August 24, 2024

STUDENTS 630

TEACHERS 150

225 Music School Road

Aspen, CO 81611

UNITED STATES

970-925-3254

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lamont School of Music, Denver, Colorado

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.

High school musicians and those between high school and college (age 14-18); some allowances made based on audition; video auditions submission required

June - July

STUDENTS 75

TEACHERS 30

2344 East Iliff Avenue

Denver, CO 80208

UNITED STATES

303-871-6400

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Breckenridge, Colorado

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.

Young professional musicians age 18-29; video audition required

June 16 - August 11, 2024

STUDENTS 80

TEACHERS 5

150 West Adams Avenue

Breckenridge, CO 80424

UNITED STATES

970-453-5825

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Chamber music training program for string students focusing on excellence in music, physical vigor, leadership training, with a balanced approach to living.

13-23; audition required

June - July

STUDENTS 14

TEACHERS 5

1400 Bob Adams Drive

Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

UNITED STATES

402-933-9895

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Estes Park, Colorado

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.

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)

June, July, August

STUDENTS 40-50 per session

TEACHERS Approximately 20 per session

465 Longs Peak Road

Estes Park, CO 80517-1790

UNITED STATES

970-586-4031

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Lakeville, Connecticut

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 11-19

July

STUDENTS 30

TEACHERS 9

11 Interlaken Road

Lakeville, CT 06039

UNITED STATES

860-435-2591

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Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Connecticut

Music festival/professional development sessions.

Emerging professionals; audition required

June - August

STUDENTS 75

TEACHERS 60

Yale School of Music Box 208246

New Haven, CT 06520-8246

UNITED STATES

203-432-1965

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Washington, District of Columbia

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, District of Columbia

Atlantic Center for the Arts/Leeper Studio Complex, New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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.

Emerging and mid-career artists; no audition; work samples required

January - May, 2024

STUDENTS Up to 8 per residency

TEACHERS 1 master artist in residency, 3-4 times a year

1414 Art Center Avenue

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

UNITED STATES

386-427-6975

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Niceville, Florida

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 18 and older for advanced players at the collegiate level, and there is no maximum age limit; post graduate students are welcome

May 17 - June 3, 2024

PO Box 129

Niceville, FL 32588-0129

UNITED STATES

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University of Miami Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, Florida

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 7-18

June - July

STUDENTS 350

TEACHERS 45

1314 Miller Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33146

UNITED STATES

305-498-4925

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University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Intense piano study. About a semester of private lessons; nightly Master classes, Special Topic Classes and many performance opportunities.

Age 18-29, advanced

June 27 - July 16, 2024

STUDENTS 40

TEACHERS 23

7100 Sunset Way

St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

UNITED STATES

727-280-6568

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Jacksonville, Florida

Study and perform chamber music in large and small ensembles; master classes, theory and composition classes; electives such as choir and improvisation; daily performances.

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.

June

4770 Apache Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32210

UNITED STATES

904-388-5738

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Sarasota, Florida

Chamber music, orchestra.

College and pre-professional music fellows with a chamber music focus; audition required

June 2-23, 2024

STUDENTS 60

TEACHERS 40

709 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34236

UNITED STATES

941-487-2718

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Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Sarasota, Florida

Instruction for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students at all levels.

8-18; no audition

July 8-19, 2024

STUDENTS 300-350

TEACHERS 25

709 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34236

UNITED STATES

941-953-4252

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Reinhardt University, Waleska, Georgia; University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts; St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

A five-day intensive music program emphasizing leadership and team building skills, taught by successful female professional music educators.

Middle and high school aged girls

August

UNITED STATES

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Atlanta, Georgia

Year around study and performance of chamber music

Middle and high school, advanced

July, four weeks (application deadline March 15)

STUDENTS 70

TEACHERS 15

4835 Franklin Pond Road

Atlanta, GA 30342

UNITED STATES

404-252-3479

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Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

Comprehensive opera training and two fully staged performances.

Age 18 and up, college to professional; audition required

May - June

STUDENTS 65-70

TEACHERS 15

PO Box 3984

Atlanta, GA 30302-3965

UNITED STATES

404-413-5902

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Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Waimea, Hawaii

Vocal and collaborative piano programs.

High school and older

June 23 - July 23, 2024

STUDENTS 45

TEACHERS 15

PO Box 474

Kamuela, HI 96743

UNITED STATES

808-333-7378

Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, Illinois

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois

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.

High school and college students; first-time students must audition

July 7-26, 2024

STUDENTS 40

TEACHERS 15

PO Box 2900

Bloomington, IL 61702-2900

UNITED STATES

309-556-3547

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois

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.

Grades 5-8 (junior); grades 8-12 (senior); audition for placement only

June - July; three one-week sessions, 20 programs

STUDENTS 1,000

TEACHERS 60

1114 West Nevada Street

Urbana, IL 61801

UNITED STATES

217-244-3404

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Normal, Illinois

Intensive summer opera program.

Young artists must be at least 18

October

STUDENTS 40

TEACHERS 6

13 Smokey Court

Bloomington, IL 61704

UNITED STATES

309-838-9011

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Various campus locations, Chicago, Illinois

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.

Ranges from elementary school to adult, depending on the camp or class

June - August; sessions vary by camp/class

1702 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

UNITED STATES

847-905-1500

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Highwood, Illinois

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

No age limit

June - July, 2024; six programs

STUDENTS Varies by program

TEACHERS 48

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory 878 Lyster Road

Highwood, IL 60040

UNITED STATES

847-926-9898

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Highland Park, Illinois

Young professional pianists and string players, classical singers, and jazz musicians.

17-30; emerging professional; application and audition process varies by program

June - August; dates vary by program.

STUDENTS 65

TEACHERS 65

418 Sheridan Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

UNITED STATES

847-266-5106

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Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

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.

18 and up (adult workshops); 12-18 (academies)

May - July (varies: one to four weeks)

200 South Eagleson Avenue

Bloomington, IN 47405

UNITED STATES

812-855-6025

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Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Instrumental music, band and orchestra.

High school, completed grade 7; no audition for admission

June

STUDENTS 250

TEACHERS 25

Simon Music Building & Recital Center, C100 200 South Eagleson Avenue

Bloomington, IN 47405

UNITED STATES

812-855 6025

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Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana

Band, orchestra, choir, piano, composition, organ, musical theatre.

Students completing grades 8-12 from the United States and abroad; audition required

June 30 - July 28, 2024

STUDENTS 150

TEACHERS 35

PO Box 8687

Minneapolis, MN 55408

UNITED STATES

612-879-9555

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Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas

Wind ensemble, string ensembles, full orchestra, vocal study, choirs, jazz ensembles, chamber music, alternative strings, music appreciation classes, private lessons.

Grades 6-13; beginning to advanced junior high and high school musicians, audition for placement

July

STUDENTS 400+

TEACHERS 60

Fort Hays State University, Music Department 600 Park

Hays, KS 67601

UNITED STATES

785-628-4226

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University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Intense instruction for pianists.

11-19; early advanced-concert level; audition required

July

STUDENTS 90

TEACHERS 15

1006 Avalon Road

Lawrence, KS 66044

UNITED STATES

949-584-5709

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Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas

Advanced violin studies.

Up to age 18; virtuoso violinists; audition required

June

STUDENTS 12

TEACHERS 12

PO Box 99

Ottawa, KS 66067

UNITED STATES

785-865-6532

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Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

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 15-18

June 17-30, 2024

STUDENTS Approximately 30

TEACHERS 12

6 West 5th Street, Suite 406

Covington, KY 41011

UNITED STATES

513-783-2583

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University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

Jazz classes, rehearsals, master classes, concerts, combos; theory.

Students of all ages and abilities; no audition

June - July

STUDENTS 600

TEACHERS 55+

PO Box 1244

New Albany, IN 47151-1244

UNITED STATES

812-913-0054

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Brunswick, Maine

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.

Varies by program, ages from teens to adults, scholarships available

February 12; April 29, 2024

STUDENTS 250

TEACHERS 80

181 Park Row

Brunswick, ME 04011-8463

UNITED STATES

207-373-1441

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Blue Hill, Maine

Chamber music for strings and piano, occasional wind instrument.

Adult, intermediate-advanced; no audition

August

STUDENTS 25-35

TEACHERS 5 + 10 teaching assistants

36 Main Street

Blue Hill, ME 04614

UNITED STATES

207-374-2811

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Blue Hill, Maine

Chamber music training for strings and piano.

18-27; pre-professional; audition tape required

June - September

STUDENTS 51

TEACHERS 12

PO Box 648

Blue Hill, ME 04614

UNITED STATES

207-374-2811

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Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, Maine

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.

College/graduate/postgraduate level, and early professionals age 18-30+

June 7-22, 2024

STUDENTS 35-40

TEACHERS 8-10

Snow Pond Center for the Arts 8 Goldenrod Lane

Sidney, ME 04330

UNITED STATES

844-476-6976 x801

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Hancock, Maine

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.

18 and older by date of arrival; professional level; online application and audition videos required of new applicants

June 16 - July 28, 2024

STUDENTS 65

TEACHERS 12

PO Box 457

Hancock, ME 04640

UNITED STATES

207-813-4914

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Sidney, Maine

Music instruction; orchestra, band, choir, piano, classical guitar, musical theater.

11-18; audition required

June 29 - August 12, 2024

STUDENTS 195

TEACHERS 50

8 Golden Rod Lane

Sidney, ME 04330

UNITED STATES

844-476-6976 x801

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Saint Joseph's College, Standish, Maine

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 14 to professional; audition required (tape or in person)

July - August

STUDENTS 32

TEACHERS 4

PO Box 11

Portland, ME 04112

UNITED STATES

207-761-1522

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Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine; Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts; The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, New Jersey

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.

Grades 2-12 and adults 18 and older

June - July; one-week sessions

STUDENTS 100

TEACHERS 16

PO Box 9515

Amherst, MA 01059

UNITED STATES

413-345-8613

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Lubec, Maine

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.

Adults; beginners to advanced; no audition

June - September

STUDENTS 20-60 per week

TEACHERS 25

32 North Main Street

Boonton, NJ 07005

UNITED STATES

973-316-6220

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Osher School of Music, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine

Residential (commuter option available), concert band, jazz band, choral music, theatre and musical theatre.

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

June: theatre and youth band day camp; July: music, choral, and junior music academies

STUDENTS Varies camp to camp from 55 to 110

TEACHERS Varies from 6 to 12 depending on the camp

University of Southern Maine, School of Music 37 College Avenue

Gorham, ME 04038

UNITED STATES

207-780-5265

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Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland

June 14-23, 2024; applications open December, 2023

UNITED STATES

443-377-3730

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Chestertown, Maryland

Orchestral training festival

College and graduate level/young professional

June 2-15, 2024

STUDENTS 100

TEACHERS 25

PO Box 284

Chestertown, MD 21620

UNITED STATES

443-480-0221

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University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

Advanced orchestral study.

18-28; audition required

June

STUDENTS 85-100

TEACHERS 45

8270 Alumni Drive

College Park, MD 20742-1625

UNITED STATES

301-405-2787

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Various college campuses

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 15 and older; high school rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores; video audition required

July - August

STUDENTS 24

TEACHERS 5

15 Prescott Street

Newton, MA 02460

UNITED STATES

855-778-2787

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Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, Massachusetts

Cutting edge contemporary music residency and festival for composers and performers.

21 and older; graduate and post-grad students and young professionals; in-person audition not required

Last 3 weeks of July

STUDENTS 30

TEACHERS 12

80 Hanson Place, Suite 301

Brooklyn, NY 11217

UNITED STATES

718-852-7755

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Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts

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 7-11 (grade 2-5)

July - August; multiple sessions

STUDENTS 75

20 Old Colony Avenue, 2nd Floor

Boston, MA 02127

UNITED STATES

617-778-2242

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Lenox, Massachusetts

Instrumental and vocal; private and class; musical theater.

8-16; all levels

Various sessions, June - August

STUDENTS 150

TEACHERS 15 music teachers, 90 faculty

101 West 79th Street

New York, NY 10024

UNITED STATES

212-580-3398

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Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts

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.

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.

July - August

150 Massachusetts Avenue

Boston, MA 02215

UNITED STATES

617-747-2542

Lenox and Amherst, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Vienna, Austria

The Berkshire School, Sheffield, Massachusetts

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.

Outstanding young instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 16-28. Students hail from top international conservatories.

July

STUDENTS 50

TEACHERS 14

PO Box 34

Great Barrington, MA 01230

UNITED STATES

800-843-0778

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Lenox, Massachusetts

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

Ages 14-20; advanced; application and audition required for admission consideration

June 23 - August 17, 2024

STUDENTS 430

TEACHERS 80 part time

855 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 213

Boston, MA 02215

UNITED STATES

617-353-3386

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Berkshires, Massachusetts

Intensive training program; singing, language, culture, and performance practice.

Advanced graduate and undergraduate singers

July, 2024

STUDENTS 24

TEACHERS 6

820 West End Avenue, #9B

New York, NY 10025

UNITED STATES

516-724-1117

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Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Camp Louise, Cascade, Maryland; Camp Cavell, Lexington, Michigan; Agassiz Village, Poland, Maine

English and American folk dancing, music, and singing

15 and up (adult programs); all levels; no audition; all ages (family programs)

June - August

116 Pleasant Street, Suite 334

Easthampton, MA 01027

UNITED STATES

413-203-5467

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South Shore Conservatory, Duxbury, Massachusetts

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.

18 + up, no audition required

July

TEACHERS 11

64 Street George Street PO Box 1523

Duxbury, MA 02331

UNITED STATES

781-934-2731

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Lincoln, Massachusetts

Intensive chamber music festival; each string ensemble will perform in master classes, outreach venues and a final public concert.

College, graduate and advanced high school students; audition required

January (WinterFest); May - June (SummerFest)

STUDENTS 25

TEACHERS 3

53 South Great Road

Lincoln, MA 01773

UNITED STATES

781-472-9854

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Boston, Massachusetts

Violin, viola, cello and piano; private, master class, chamber and orchestra coaching and extensive solo and chamber music performance opportunities.

Age 12-18

July 8 - August 2, 2024

STUDENTS 65

TEACHERS 40-45

60 Scandia Hill NW

Calgary, AB T3L 1T9

UNITED STATES

403-463-7374

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New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts

Chamber music festival focusing on the works of the 20th and 21st centuries; electronic workshop; composition workshop; master classes, lessons, colloquia, rehearsals, nightly concerts.

June

TEACHERS 13

c/o Stephen Drury, New England Conservatory 290 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

UNITED STATES

617-585-1100

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Lenox, Massachusetts

Chamber music, orchestra, voice, composition, conducting, audio engineering, piano technology, orchestra librarianship, printed programs.

College, advanced level; audition required

August - September

STUDENTS 155

TEACHERS 75

297 West Street

Lenox, MA 01240

UNITED STATES

617-266-1200

Natick, Massachusetts

Smith College, Northhampton, Massachusetts; Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Fallas Village, Connecticut

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.

Singers at all levels, professionals and amateurs, soloists and ensemble performers, conductors and music teachers

September, October

STUDENTS 40-50

TEACHERS 9

250 West 100th Street, Suite 1112

New York, NY 10025

UNITED STATES

212-873-2184; 800-788-2187

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester, Massachusetts

Innovative chamber music program for strings, woodwinds and piano; coachings, master classes, choir and concerts, composition track; day and overnight options.

12 through adult; intermediate to advanced

July

STUDENTS 35

TEACHERS 5

323 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01608

UNITED STATES

508-926-8624

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Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

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 13-23; advanced pianists

July

STUDENTS 5

TEACHERS 10

333 West Circle Drive

East Lansing, MI 48824

UNITED STATES

517-353-5340

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Interlochen, Michigan

Orchestra, band, choir, chamber music, jazz, composition, piano, vocal arts, singer-songwriter, rock, music production, musical theatre, private lessons.

Grades 3-12; audition required, but not for youngest levels

June 17 - August 6, 2024; multiple sessions from one to six weeks

STUDENTS 3,100

TEACHERS 300

4000 J. Maddy Parkway, Interlochen, MI 49643

Interlochen, MI 49643-0199

UNITED STATES

231-276-7472

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Iron Range, Hibbing, Minnesota

Strings, piano; private lessons, master classes, chamber music coachings, solo and chamber music performances, festival or opera orchestra performances.

Young artists of collegiate level and a limited number of motivated pre-college musicians

July

PO Box 147

Gilbert, MN 55741

UNITED STATES

218-750-0070

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St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota

Residential camp for Band, Orchestra, Choir, Keyboard, and Chamber; Piano track for piano students.

15-18; accelerated ability; no audition for summer music camp

June

STUDENTS 200-250

TEACHERS 35-50

St. Olaf College, Office of Camps, Conferences & Events 1520 St. Olaf Avenue

Northfield, MN 55057

UNITED STATES

507-789-2222

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Lanesboro, Minnesota

String quartets.

12-22; advanced; audition required; pre-formed accepted

August 3-18, 2024

STUDENTS 32

TEACHERS 8-11 Artaria String Quartet + guests

980 Bellows Street

St. Paul, MN 55118

UNITED STATES

651-587-7595

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Grace United Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri

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.

Individuals and preformed student groups in high school or college; audition video required

June 10-20, 2024

STUDENTS 40

TEACHERS 4

6199 Waterman Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63112

UNITED STATES

405-312-7111

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Innsbrook, Missouri

Summer Music Academy (9 days), Emerging Artist (9 days).

Average age is 14-22; advanced middle school, high school and college students; audition required

June

STUDENTS 30-40

TEACHERS 10-15

596 Aspen Way Drive

Innsbrook, MO 63390

UNITED STATES

636-928-3366 x9218

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Whitefish, Montana

Grade 7-12 string students

July 8-13, 2023; registration deadline May 15

STUDENTS 35

TEACHERS 6

PO Box 4446, 432 Spokane Avenue

Whitefish, MT 59937

UNITED STATES

406-862-8074

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Helena, Montana

Last Chance Music Camp - Summer Day Program, Ironhorse Youth Music - School Year Ensembles and Lessons

Grade 2-12, plus leadership opportunities for college students

June 9-14, 2024

STUDENTS 70

TEACHERS 15

PO Box 1117

Helena, MT 59624

UNITED STATES

406-430-0009

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Dublin, New Hampshire

Dublin, New Hampshire

Omaha, Nebraska

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.

SoundWaves age 9-18; Suzuki Institute ages 0-18

Soundwaves: July; Suzuki Institute: Late July

STUDENTS 100

TEACHERS 38

7023 Cass Street

Omaha, NE 68132

UNITED STATES

402-932-4978

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University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada

Opera coaching; opera voice lessons; English, Italian and German diction; acting; body movement; public concerts and master classes.

15-17 (Discovery), 18-26 (Introductory/Intermediate), 24-34 (Emerging), 27-36 (Young Professional), American Wagner Project (no age limit)

July 10-31, 2024; applications now open

STUDENTS 20-35

TEACHERS 12-15

270 Hillcrest Drive

Reno, NV 89509

UNITED STATES

775-453-0055

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Nelson, New Hampshire

Chamber music for orchestral instruments, voice, and piano

12-90; recording required with completed application

mid-June - late August, 2024 (five 10-day sessions)

STUDENTS 60 for each of five 10-day summer sessions

TEACHERS 9 for each of five 10-day sessions

PO Box 217

Sullivan, NH 03445

UNITED STATES

603-847-3371

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Avaloch Farm Music Institute, Boscawen, New Hampshire

For amateur musicians

18-80; audition required

July - August

STUDENTS 35

TEACHERS 21

PO Box 5507

Wayland, MA 01778

UNITED STATES

508-276-1011

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High Mowing School, Wilton, New Hampshire

Chamber music (Strings, winds, piano, all combinations)

Adult, advanced/professional; no audition

Session 1: August 4-11, 2024
Session 2: August 11-18, 2024
Applications available early December; applications due February 1, 2024

STUDENTS 25-35

TEACHERS 5-6

175 West 73rd Street, #16-D

New York, NY 10023

UNITED STATES

646-247-7022

New York/New Jersey area

Brass, percussion; training in brass band performance techniques with principal members of the award-winning Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY.

Brass, percussion students. junior level, high school, college, adult

July - August

STUDENTS 100+

TEACHERS 20+

PO Box 1974, Madison Sq. Sta.

New York, NY 10159

UNITED STATES

212-229-7607

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Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

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.

College-age; audition required

July

STUDENTS 40-50

TEACHERS 6

20 Grand Avenue, #205

Brooklyn, NY 11205

UNITED STATES

917-909-0212

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Rider University, Princeton and Lawrenceville, NJ

Various, for singers and musicians; (including CoOPERAtive, a three-week, intensive voice programs for the advanced student or young professional).

Adult programs (including online) plus special programs for middle and high school students

June - July

STUDENTS 325

TEACHERS 40

2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

UNITED STATES

609-896-5000

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Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Advanced chamber music study and performance.

18-29; advanced, professionally oriented; audition required

June 11 - August 5, 2024

STUDENTS 19

TEACHERS 18

PO Box 2630

Taos, NM 87571

UNITED STATES

575-776-2388

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Caroga Lake, Caroga, , New York

Violin, viola, cello, somatic education, master classes, coaching, private lessons, ensembles, performances, pedagogy.

College students, teachers, professionals; no auditions

June

STUDENTS 30

TEACHERS 11

Caroga Arts Collective PO Box 1048

Caroga Lake, NY 12032

UNITED STATES

518-832-2041

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SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York

14-25; pre-professional; audition required

Second Sunday in June to last Sunday in July

STUDENTS 36

TEACHERS 9

520 Brickell Key Drive

Miami, FL 33131

UNITED STATES

585-705-2446

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National Opera Center, New York, New York

Intensive chamber music training; coachings, workshops, chorus and chamber orchestra rehearsals, performances, master classes, guest lecturers and performers, field trips, outdoor activities.

Musicians 8-20

July

STUDENTS 90

TEACHERS 12

299 Riverside Drive

New York, NY 10025

UNITED STATES

917-407-4647

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Colgate University, Hamilton, New York

Chamber music for advanced adult amateurs; coaching program for strings, winds, piano and voice.

18 and up; audition required

July 9 - August 6, 2024 (one-week sessions)

STUDENTS 270

TEACHERS 60

PO Box 130

Arlington, MA 02476

UNITED STATES

617-447-1808

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Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York

Piano, instrumental, voice.

16-25; audition required

June 22 - August 25, 2024

STUDENTS 300

TEACHERS 35

1 Ames Avenue

Chautauqua, NY 14722

UNITED STATES

716-357-6421

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New York, New York

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.

18-35; aspiring professional singers and collaborative pianists

May - June

STUDENTS 16

TEACHERS 12

c/o Jane Olian, 370 Riverside Drive, #5E

New York, NY 10025

UNITED STATES

646-271-5528

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Colgate University, Hamilton, New York

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.

12-18; all levels

June - July; two-, three-, and four-week sessions

STUDENTS 150

TEACHERS 30

7 Brook Hollow Road

Ballston Lake, NY 12019

UNITED STATES

866-777-7841; 518-877-5121

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Caroga Lake, Caroga, , New York

Classes, master classes, coachings, private lessons, performances, pedagogy.

College students, teachers, professionals; no auditions

June

STUDENTS 30

Caroga Arts Collective PO Box 1048

Caroga Lake, NY 12032

UNITED STATES

443-286-7214

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SUNY Fredonia School of Music, Fredonia, New York

Band rehearsals, chamber ensembles and jazz groups, daily musicianship classes, master classes; attend special evening performances.

Instrumental music students currently in grades 9-12; no audition

June - July

STUDENTS 75-100

TEACHERS 12

280 Central Avenue

Fredonia, NY 14063

UNITED STATES

716-673-3111

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French Woods, Hancock, New York

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.

7-17; beginner to professional; audition for placement after arrival

August - September

STUDENTS 650

TEACHERS 430

199 Bouchoux Brook Road

Hancock, NY 13783

UNITED STATES

607-637-8400

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Mannes School of Music, New York, New York

Chamber music performances and master classes; intensive career building workshops, education outreach training.

18 and older

July (dates vary)

STUDENTS 50

TEACHERS 6

123 West 128th Street

New York, NY 10027

UNITED STATES

212-337-0838

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Kaufman Music Center & Klavierhaus, New York, New York

Piano master classes and concerts.

High school through post-conservatory; audition recording required

July 14-19, 2024

STUDENTS 20

TEACHERS 6

229 West 97th Street, Suite 1B

New York, NY 10025

UNITED STATES

212-665-2446

Ithaca, New York

The Juilliard School, New York, New York

The Juilliard School, New York, New York

The Juilliard School, New York, New York

The Juilliard School, New York, New York

Long Lake, New York

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 8-16 years old, beginner to advanced

June - August

STUDENTS 250

TEACHERS 100

83 Long Lake Camp Way

Long Lake, NY 12847

UNITED STATES

914-693-7111

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Lake Luzerne, New York