Music Camps

Instrumental campers will perform in ensembles according to age and experience. Sectionals and masterclasses are scheduled daily, and all instrumental campers will have an hour music elective of their choice. Each instrumental student will be expected to furnish his or her own instrument and bring a folding metal music stand. Only concert percussion equipment and pianos will be available from the Horton School of Music.

Dorm Option $360: 6 days, 5 nights, 15 meals, air-conditioned dormitory room, instruction, supervision, and recreation. Piano Campers must include private lessons, below. Camp fee includes camp t-shirt and concert recording download link.

Day Camp plus Meals $300: For local residents. Includes same instruction, 15 meals, supervision, and recreation. Reporting time 8:30 a.m. (8:00 if you wish to have breakfast) until approximately 9:15 p.m. Camp fee includes camp t-shirt and concert recording download link.

Piano Campers +$60: Piano Campers are automatically enrolled in private lessons, as part of the piano camp schedule.

Hour Private Lesson +$60, or Half-Hour Private Lesson +$30: Private lessons are OPTIONAL (for all except piano camp), but campers are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.

Deposit $50: Enclose a check for $50.00 (deposit is nonrefundable for any reason) with your application and pay the balance of the fee by June 1. Campers registering after June 1 are required to pay the full amount immediately upon camp acceptance.

Refunds: You may cancel your application for Summer Music Camp and receive a refund less $50.00 (nonrefundable portion of all camp fee plans) if the request is made prior to two weeks before the beginning of camp. No money will be refunded for any reason after the two week deadline. Students arriving late for camp or leaving early are not eligible for any monetary compensation. Camp enrollment is nontransferable. The initial $50.00 registration deposit (for those who do not send the full amount) is not refundable for any reason.

Waitlist Procedure: If your camper has been placed on the dorm or group waiting list, please wait to submit payment until you are notified that a space has become available.

Private lessons are available on each instrument, piano, and voice during each week of Summer Music Camp. The fee for a half-hour lesson is $30 and may be elected by any camp student. Full hour instrumental lessons are available to students in grades 8-12, and the cost is $60 (Private lessons are already included in the fee for piano campers). Any camper with previous piano experience, regardless of age, may elect to receive a one hour piano lesson. The fee for a one hour piano lesson for instrumental or vocal students is $60.

Vocal campers will participate in a variety of ensembles during the week, ranging from small theatre sketches to medium chamber choir to large camp chorus. Instruction in vocal techniques and masterclasses will compliment the ensemble experience. All vocal campers will have an hour music elective of their choice. Some campers will have the opportunity to explore music theatre in depth.

Dorm Option $360: 6 days, 5 nights, 15 meals, air-conditioned dormitory room, instruction, supervision, and recreation. Camp fee includes camp t-shirt and concert recording download link.

Day Camp plus Meals $300: For local residents. Includes same instruction, 15 meals, supervision, and recreation. Reporting time 8:30 a.m. (8:00 if you wish to have breakfast) until approximately 9:15 p.m. Camp fee includes camp t-shirt and concert recording download link.

Hour Private Lesson +$60, or Half-Hour Private Lesson +$30: Private lessons are OPTIONAL, but campers are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.

Deposit $50: Enclose a check for $50.00 (deposit is nonrefundable for any reason) with your application and pay the balance of the fee by June 1. Campers registering after June 1 are required to pay the full amount immediately upon camp acceptance.

Refunds: You may cancel your application for Vocal and Musical Theatre Music Camp and receive a refund less $50.00 (nonrefundable portion of all camp fee plans) if the request is made prior to two weeks before the beginning of camp. No money will be refunded for any reason after the two week deadline. Students arriving late for camp or leaving early are not eligible for any monetary compensation. Camp enrollment is nontransferable. The initial $50.00 registration deposit (for those who do not send the full amount) is not refundable for any reason.

Waitlist Procedure: If your camper has been placed on the dorm or group waiting list, please wait to submit payment until you are notified that a space has become available.

Private lessons are available on each voice type the week of Summer Music Camp. The fee for a half-hour lesson is $30 and may be elected by any camp student. Full hour voice lessons are available to students in grades 8-12, and the cost is $60.

Piano Camp will be available to students from grades 6-12 who have performed on piano for at least two years. Instruction in music theory, piano literature, technique, solo and duet performances, and an elective music class will be part of the camp. Piano campers should bring at least two pieces of classical solo literature that are performance ready. Memorization is encouraged. (No pop arrangements or contemporary styles, please.) Total price for the Piano Camp is $420 for the dorm option or $360 for the day camp option, both of which include lessons.

Dorm Option $360: 6 days, 5 nights, 15 meals, air-conditioned dormitory room, instruction, supervision, and recreation. Piano Campers must include private lessons, below. Camp fee includes camp t-shirt and concert recording download link.

Day Camp plus Meals $300: For local residents. Includes same instruction, 15 meals, supervision, and recreation. Reporting time 8:30 a.m. (8:00 if you wish to have breakfast) until approximately 9:15 p.m. Camp fee includes camp t-shirt and concert recording download link.

Piano Campers +$60: Piano Campers are automatically enrolled in private lessons, as part of the piano camp schedule.

Deposit $50: Enclose a check for $50.00 (deposit is nonrefundable for any reason) with your application and pay the balance of the fee by June 1. Campers registering after June 1 are required to pay the full amount immediately upon camp acceptance.

Refunds: You may cancel your application for Summer Music Camp and receive a refund less $50.00 (nonrefundable portion of all camp fee plans) if the request is made prior to two weeks before the beginning of camp. No money will be refunded for any reason after the two week deadline. Students arriving late for camp or leaving early are not eligible for any monetary compensation. Camp enrollment is nontransferable. The initial $50.00 registration deposit (for those who do not send the full amount) is not refundable for any reason.

Waitlist Procedure: If your camper has been placed on the dorm or group waiting list, please wait to submit payment until you are notified that a space has become available.

Private lessons are available on each instrument and piano during the week of Summer Music Camp. The fee for a half-hour lesson is $30 and may be elected by any camp student. Full hour instrumental lessons are available to students in grades 8-12, and the cost is $60 (Private lessons are already included in the fee for piano campers).