Get Ready for an Inspiring Music-Filled Summer
Choose between these fun and engaging high-quality summer music experiences for young families, children, teens, and adults including camps for all experience levels with a wide variety of instrument and vocal options.
From joyful early-childhood Kindermusik® experiences for our youngest families to Piano Express for beginners, rock bands for beginning and progressing students, and advanced intensives in strings and vocal performance, each camp is designed to be enjoyable, motivating, and musically meaningful.
Why you will love our summer camps:
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Individual attention in our small, focused groups
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Discovery and learning with experienced professional instructors
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Creativity and skill-building combined
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Ensemble and collaborative music-making
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Performance or sharing opportunities
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A warm, encouraging musical community
Summer music camps offer the powerful benefit of musical immersion — similar to language immersion programs, daily music-making helps skills connect quickly, confidence grow, and progress accelerate in a short time.
Whether brand new to music, continuing through summer, or returning after time away, you will find that our camps provide an inspiring way to stay engaged and keep growing.
Limited-time Early Bird savings available.
Plan ahead — camps have limited enrollment and are expected to fill quickly.
Summer Camps (5 days)
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Zoo Train Music Camp (Ages 18 months -7)
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Piano Express® Book Blast (Ages 8+)
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Fiddle Camp (Ages 8+ who have had 6 or more months of violin lessons)
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Rock Band Explorers (Beginning Guitar, Piano, Drums, Vocals in a Band for Ages 9-11)
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JamBand 101® (Rock Band and Songwriting for Ages 9-11 & 12-14)
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String Quartet Intensive (Ages 10+ able to read all notes in first position and play several 2-octave scales)
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Vocal Performance Intensive (Ages 16+ with 2 opera/musical theater songs memorized to sing the 1st day)
Weekly Summer Programs (10 Weeks)
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Young Musicians Drumming and Ukulele (Ages 6-7)
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Summer Song Club (Ages 5-8)
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Summer Pops Choir (Ages 8-18)
Weekly Ongoing Classes and Lessons
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String Quartet Intensive
Ages 10 to adults able to read all notes in 1st position and play several 2-octave scales
June 15-19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Students experience the excitement of real chamber music as they rehearse, collaborate, and perform in a coached string quartet, building ensemble skills, musical expression, and confidence along the way.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Musicians will Experience:
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Collaborative music-making with peers
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Rehearse and perform in a chamber group
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Focus on playing technique and ensemble skills
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Guided sectionals to strengthen individual parts
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Coached full rehearsals for performance preparation
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Final concert performance open to the public
Cost: $300
Early Bird Registration: $270
Cost is comparable to about 8 private lessons, plus a guided, immersive chamber music experience and a final concert.
Deposit applied to total cost
Jennifer Farrugia
Teresa Northcross
Julianne Burdis
Meet the Instructors
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Vocal Performance Intensive
Ages 16+ or with instructor approval
Must have 2 memorized songs from opera or musical theater ready to sing the first day
June 15-19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advancing singers refine vocal technique, deepen musical expression, and strengthen stage presence while preparing a polished performance piece in a focused, professionally coached environment.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Singers will Experience:
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Daily training in vocal technique and expressive singing
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Guided rehearsal with a professional accompanist
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Individualized instruction and feedback
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Coaching in song interpretation and stage presence
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Opportunities to observe and learn from other singers
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Rehearsal of a solo performance piece
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Final concert performance open to the public
Cost: $300
Early Bird Registration: $270
Comparable to about 8 private lessons, plus guided coaching with an experienced voice teacher and a professional accompanist in preparation for a final concert performance.
Deposit applied to total cost
Kristin Ryerson
Vocal Instructor
Heidi Sundin
Accompanist
Meet the Instructors
Piano Express® Book Blast
ages 8+
June 15-19, July 13-17 & August 10-14
1:00 - 2:30 PM
The huge advantage that students get from experiencing the Piano Express Book Blast is learning to read music in an immersion-based environment. Learning to read music for the first time is a language learning task, and the easiest way to learn a language is immersion.
Playing the piano and participating in engaging group music activities for five days in a row results in rapid progress that inspires confidence, builds fundamental skills, and brings the excitement and joy of learning new music.
What Participants will Experience:
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Accelerated learning through daily immersion in music
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Students learn to play piano but feel like they are playing a game
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Combines teacher guided learning with cutting edge technology
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Encouragement and individual attention
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Confidence-building progress and a sense of accomplishment
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost: $300
Early Bird Registration: $270
Cost is comparable to about 8 weeks of Piano Express classes, with the powerful learning advantage of an immersive piano experience during one focused week.
Deposit applied to total cost
Meet the Instructor
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Deborah Pratt
Rock Band Explorers
Beginners ages 9-11
June 22-26
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beginning musicians explore the excitement of playing in a band as they learn the basics of keyboard, guitar, and drums and work together to perform songs as a group.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Participants will Experience:
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Introductory lessons on keyboard, guitar, and drums
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Hands-on exploration of rhythm, melody, and chords
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Fun, welcoming introduction to ensemble music-making
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Guided practice on basic playing techniques
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Small-group coaching and collaborative rehearsals
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Rehearse two songs together as a band
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Opportunity to discover their favorite instrument
Cost: $300
Early Bird Registration: $270
Comparable to about 8 private lessons, plus learning the basics of playing piano, guitar, & drums and performing two cover songs in a real band.
Deposit applied to total cost
Emily Morningstar
Mark Stever
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Deborah Pratt
Stefan Barboza
Meet the Instructors
Zoo Train Music Camp
Ages 1-7 with participating adult (baby siblings welcome at no additional charge)
July 13-17
9:00 - 10:00 AM
All Aboard! Young children and their grown-ups enjoy a joyful week of singing, movement, instrument play, and musical storytelling as they explore music together through the beloved Zoo Train adventure.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Families will Experience:
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Singing, movement, and musical play
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Exploration of rhythm instruments
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Musical storytelling
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Consistent musical routines
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A daily camp craft activity
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A camp keepsake of a tote bag, book, & instrument
Cost: $130
Early Bird Registration: $100
Cost is comparable to about 7 weekly Kindermusik classes, plus a daily craft and Kindermusik tote bag with a take-home instrument and Zoo Train book at the end of the camp.
Deposit applied to total cost
Meet the Instructor
Rachael Sandeen
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Fiddle Camp
Ages 8 and older with at least 6 months of violin lessons
August 3-7
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn songs by ear, play music games, and perform as an ensemble while experiencing a variety of traditional fiddle music in a fun, hands-on setting.
What Participants will Experience:
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Coaching tailored to your level in a group setting
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Structured activities that build skills without overwhelm
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Learning traditional fiddle tunes by ear drawn from folk, Celtic, and/or Bluegrass music
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Exploring simple improvisation and variation within familiar tunes
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Playing with new music friends who share your interest in fiddle and traditional music
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Building confidence through guided practice and playing in an ensemble
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Experience call-and-response learning that strengthens listening and memory
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Leave with tunes, skills, and the confidence to keep playing beyond camp
Cost: $300
Early Bird Registration: $270
Comparable to about 8 private lessons, plus the experience of playing in a string ensemble.
Deposit applied to total cost
Meet the Instructor
Jennifer Farrugia
Jam Band 101®
Ages 9-11 & 10-14
July 20-24 (Ages 10 -14)
& August 10-14 (Ages 9-11)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Musicians experience the excitement of creating their own music as they learn the fundamentals of playing in a rock band and performing original songs together. Jam Band 101 uses the Brooklyn Music Factory® approach, encouraging collaboration, creativity, and original music-making in a supportive, high-engagement environment.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Participants will Experience:
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Introductory lessons on keyboard, guitar, drums, and bass
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Those who already play an instrument may also explore the ones they don't play
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Basics of playing in a band with simple chords and grooves
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Guided songwriting and learning song structure
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Collaborative rehearsals and creative musical collaboration
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Coaching from experienced instructors
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Building confidence while playing and creating music
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Preparing and performing original songs
Cost: $300
Early Bird Registration: $270
Comparable to about 8 private lessons, plus learning the basics of playing an instrument and recording an original song with a band.
Deposit applied to total cost
Emily Morningstar
Mark Stever
Stefan Barboza
Meet the Instructors
Weekly Summer Programs
June 2 - August 20
Young Musicians Drumming and Ukulele
Ages 6-7 with their own ukulele
June 2-August 18
3:00-4:00 PM
Kids will love this fun 12-week summer program where they will bang drums, strum a ukulele, and play real songs they already know and love. Your child will build skills they'll be proud of — and by the end of the summer, they'll be performing for the whole family!
What participants will experience:
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African Drumming — Real drumming techniques, call-and-response games, and the thrill of performing as part of a drum circle — just like a real musician!
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Ukulele Fun — Chords and melodies taught through a colorful, easy-to-follow method made just for kids Real Songs — Favorites like Wheels on the Bus, Bell Horses, and Rain Rain Go Away — songs they already know and love
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Creative Expression — Making up original rhythms, jamming with classmates, and even building a drum at home with you
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World Exploration — A peek into the music and traditions of Africa and Hawaii through games, stories, and movement
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Fun at Home Too — Simple take-home activities each week so the music — and the fun — keeps going all week long
Cost: $170
Early Bird Registration: $140
Deposit applied to total cost
Meet the Instructor
Jennifer Farrugia
Summer Song Club
Ages 5-8
June 16-August 18
4:15 - 5:15 PM
Make new friends and grow in music! Learn to use your singing voice through music games and rehearsing fun songs to perform in our Summer Pops Concert.
What Singers will Experience:
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10 weekly group singing sessions throughout the summer
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Vocal warm-ups and healthy singing routines
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Learning fun songs designed for younger voices
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Developing rhythm, listening, and ensemble skills
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Singing games and engaging musical activities
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Building confidence and stage presence
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A supportive and encouraging group environment
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Performance in our Summer Pops Concert
Cost: $138
Early Bird Registration: $108
Deposit applied to total cost
Meet the Instructor
Rachel Boettner
Summer Pops Choir
Ages 8-18
June 18-August 20
4:15 - 5:15 PM
Sing all summer with new friends! Weekly rehearsals feature student-selected pop hits culminating with a performance in our Summer Pops Concert.
What Singers will Experience:
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10 weekly choir rehearsals throughout the summer
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Singing popular songs selected by the students
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Vocal warm-ups and healthy singing techniques
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Learning to sing in harmony and blend with a group
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Developing rhythm, listening, and ensemble skills
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Building confidence and stage presence
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A supportive and encouraging rehearsal environment
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Performance in our Summer Pops Concert
Cost: $138
Early Bird Registration: $108
Deposit applied to total cost
Meet the Instructor
Deborah Pratt
Ongoing Classes and Lessons
Weekly Kindermusik (ages 0-7) fun continues throughout the summer! To schedule a free trial class, choose the "free trial" payment plan when you click on the button below.
Summer is the perfect time to start Piano Express. With a more relaxed schedule and extra time to explore new activities, it’s the perfect season for kids to begin learning piano. Piano Express offers a fun and engaging introduction to piano while building confidence and
foundational music skills.
Summer is a great time to start vocal or instrumental music lessons or classes. Because some students travel or for other reasons take some time off in the summer, we often have openings in lessons or classes that are normally full.