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Silver SignalBoston University College of Fine ArtsSelective

Boston University Tanglewood Institute: Summer Program

An intensive residential music program for ages 14–20 offering two-week workshops and longer Young Artists Programs in orchestral instruments, voice, piano, composition, and chamber music. Held at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, with partnerships to Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts and performances.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLenox, MA$7,000+72 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsMusic Performance, Orchestral Instruments, Voice, Piano, Composition, Chamber Music, Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Harp

Cost$7,000+ · $4,055

Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood/

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Alabama A&M UniversitySelective

Alabama A&M University: Upward Bound

A federally funded program serving eligible high school students from target schools in Huntsville City and Madison County. The program combines a residential summer component (up to 6 weeks) with academic year weekend sessions to help first-generation and low-income students develop skills needed to complete high school and succeed in postsecondary education.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterHuntsville, ALFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsComposition, Literature, History, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Test Preparation, College Preparation

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.aamu.edu/administrativeoffices/trio/Pages/Upward-Bound.aspx

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Manhattan School of MusicSelective

Manhattan School of Music Summer: Camp MSM

An intensive day program for young musicians ages 8–17 offering classical, jazz, composition, and musical theater instruction with daily classes, weekly private lessons, and performance opportunities at MSM venues in New York City.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY<$50083 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsMusic, Classical, Jazz, Composition, Musical Theater, Brass, Strings, Woodwinds, Piano, Percussion

Cost<$500 · $2,940

Websitehttp://www.msmnyc.edu/Instruction-Faculty/Programs/Special-Programs/Camp-MSM

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American Festival for the Arts (AFA)Selective

AFA Summer Music Festival

A 30-year community music festival offering orchestral, chamber, piano, and composition intensives and workshops for musicians in grades 3–12, featuring ensemble participation, technical study, studio classes, and performances as part of the AFA Summer Concert Series.

Jun–Jul · 2–5 wk sessionsCommuterHouston, TX$500–$1,499189 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsOrchestral Music, Chamber Music, Piano, Composition, Music Theory

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://afatexas.org/summer/

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Philadelphia International Music FestivalSelective

Philadelphia International Music Festival: Summer Programming

Multi-track summer music intensives for ages 8–19 featuring instruction from members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, including orchestra, chamber music, solo performance preparation, piano studies, and college audition prep at Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania.

Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWayne, PA$1,500–$2,999102 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsOrchestra, Chamber Music, Solo Performance, Piano Studies, Conducting, Theory, Composition, Sight Reading, Music History, Ear Training, Choir

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500

Websitehttps://philadelphiamusicfestival.org/

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Brevard Music CenterSelective

Brevard Music Center: Summer Institute & Festival

A premier residential summer music training program offering 15+ courses including orchestral studies, piano, jazz, composition, opera, and classical guitar for high school, college, and adult musicians. Features 80+ faculty from leading orchestras and conservatories.

May–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsResidentialBrevard, NC$1,500–$2,999125 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsOrchestral Studies, Piano, Jazz, Composition, Classical Guitar, Saxophone, Opera, Voice, Low Brass, Flute, Clarinet, Chamber Music, Banjo, Fiddle

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://www.brevardmusic.org/institute

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Music

An intensive summer program mirroring Carnegie Mellon's first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. Students choose from instrumental performance, vocal performance, composition, or music technology, with options for full-time residential/commuter or part-time commuter study.

Jun · 3–6 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPittsburgh, PA$3,000–$6,99983 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsInstrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Composition, Music Technology, Electronic Music

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,988

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/music.html

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McNeese State UniversitySelective

Governors Program for Gifted Children

A selective seven-week residential summer program for gifted students founded in 1959, emphasizing whole-child development through science, humanities, composition, fine arts, and physical education using a project-based approach.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialLake Charles, LA$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership

SubjectsScience, Humanities, Composition, Fine Arts, Physical Education

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000

Websitehttp://www.gpgc.org/

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Denison UniversitySelective

Denison University: SummerTUTTI Performing Arts Camp

A 9-day residential performing arts camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors featuring instruction in music, dance, theatre, and musical theatre with faculty and Grammy-winning guest artists.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialGranville, OH191 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Piano, Composition, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre

Websitehttps://summertutti.denison.edu/

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Bard College Conservatory of Music

Bard College Conservatory of Music: Preparatory Summer Camp

A summer music program offering instruction in multiple instruments, voice, composition, and ensemble performance for students ages 3–18, with early childhood programs and full-day options available.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterAnnandale-on-Hudson, NY<$500172 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Voice, Percussion, Composition, Jazz, Chamber Music, Ensemble Performance

Cost<$500 · $257

Websitehttps://www.bard.edu/conservatory/preparatory/summercamp/

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Concordia Conservatory

Concordia Conservatory: Summer Programs

A multi-week summer music program offering group classes and private lessons in instrumental performance, vocal performance, piano, musical theater, and ensemble music for children ages 3–18.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterBronxville, NY<$500Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPiano, Strings, Vocal Performance, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Music Theory, Composition, Ensemble Music

Cost<$500 · $150

Websitehttps://www.concordiaconservatory.org/programs/summer-programs

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Forte Lessons

An online platform offering live, one-on-one music lessons across 41+ instruments with flexible scheduling and teacher matching based on student preferences.

Jan–Dec · 1–8 wk sessionsOnline<$500Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPiano, Guitar, Violin, Voice, Music Theory, Composition, Songwriting, Production/Engineering, Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet, Flute, Cello, Bass, Ukulele

Cost<$500 · $13

Websitehttps://www.fortelessons.com/

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Princeton Photo Workshop

Princeton Photo Workshop Photo Camp for Teens

A one-week day camp for ages 13–17 offering hands-on digital photography instruction covering composition, lighting, nature, portrait, street, and macro photography, with daily Adobe Lightroom editing practice.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterPrinceton, NJ<$500Rolling

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPhotography, Digital Photography, Lighting, Composition, Nature Photography, Portrait Photography, Street Photography, Macrophotography, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Cost<$500 · $599

Websitehttps://princetonphotoworkshop.com/camp

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Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and DanceCredit

Ithaca College Summer Music Academy

An immersive residential pre-college music program offering instruction in orchestra, vocal, wind ensemble, jazz, composition, music education, and sound recording technology, led by Ithaca College faculty and renowned guest artists.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialIthaca, NY$500–$1,499142 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsOrchestra, Vocal, Wind Ensemble, Jazz, Composition, Music Education, Sound Recording Technology

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,050

Websitehttps://www.ithaca.edu/summer-music-academy

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Ohio UniversityCredit

OHIO Summer Music Academy: Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments

A one-week residential summer program for high school students combining popular music and technology. Students learn composition and performance using digital instruments including loopers, MIDI controllers, digital audio workstations, and synthesizers through individual and group instruction, seminars, and ensemble performances.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterAthens, OH$500–$1,499171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Digital Music Production, Composition

Cost$500–$1,499 · $990

Websitehttps://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/summer-arts-programs

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Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University: Music Production

A residential summer pre-college program for high school students focusing on music recording and production using state-of-the-art recording studios, Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), and composition instruction.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$500–$1,499221 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic Production, Music Recording, Digital Audio Workstations, Composition, Music Technology

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,075

Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/music-production/

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American Music Institute

American Music Institute: Chicago Summer Music Camp

A five-day summer music camp for intermediate to advanced musicians ages 7–18, offering instruction in all instruments with curricula in music appreciation, composition, improvisation, chamber music, and performance.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterClarendon Hills, IL$500–$1,499

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, String Instruments, Piano, Voice, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Music Theory, Music History, Composition, Improvisation, Chamber Music

Cost$500–$1,499 · $600

Websitehttps://www.summermusiccampchicago.com/

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Community Music Center of Boston

Community Music Center of Boston: Summer Arts & Music and CIT Program

Four-week summer camp offering music and arts instruction for elementary-age children, with flexible week-by-week registration and progressive curriculum from musical exploration to formal performance.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$500–$1,499

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Composition, Ensemble Performance, Songwriting

Cost$500–$1,499 · $650

Websitehttps://cmcb.org/programs/summerarts-music/

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Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Hoff-Barthelson Music School: Summer Arts Program

A summer music and arts program offering group lessons, ensemble experiences, creative courses, and foundational music study taught by professional teaching artists in a welcoming environment for musicians and artists of every experience level.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterScarsdale, NY$500–$1,499Details to be announced in January 2027

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Strings, Winds, Brass, Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Orchestra, Jazz, Chamber Music, Music Technology, Composition, Visual Arts, World Drumming

Cost$500–$1,499 · $922

Websitehttps://hbms.org/summer-arts-program/

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Oberlin College

Oberlin College: Conservatory of Music Summer Programs

A series of summer music programs at Oberlin College Conservatory featuring instruction from resident and guest faculty across various instruments and performance styles, including master classes, coaching sessions, and culminating recitals.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialOberlin, OH$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPiano, Flute, Organ, Trumpet, Baroque Performance, Composition, Sonic Arts

Cost$500–$1,499 · $800

Websitehttps://www.oberlin.edu/summer-programs

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Sound and Music

Sound and Music: Summer School for Young Composers

A week-long residential composition program for young musicians aged 14–18 that is part of Sound and Music's In the Making artist development programme. Participants compose a new piece that is performed and professionally recorded, with support across digital audio workstations, notation, improvisation, and experimental music.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsResidentialHuddersfield, United Kingdom$500–$1,499See In the Making programme page for application deadline

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsComposition, Music Creation, Digital Audio Workstation, Improvisation, Experimental Music

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://soundandmusic.org/compositionschool/

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UMass AmherstCredit

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: Writing With Pictures: A Multimodal Introduction to Writing for College

A two-week online summer program introducing high school students to college-level writing expectations through multimodal composition, combining text with images, design, sound, and digital tools like Canva.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsWriting, English, Composition, Rhetoric, Multimodal Composition

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,985

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/online/writing-with-pictures-english

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Summer Programs

An umbrella organization offering multiple summer intensives in dance, music, and theater for ages 12–25, including commercial dance, vocal performance, composition, and musical theater programs.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBoston, MA$1,500–$2,999203 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsDance, Commercial Dance, Music Performance, Brass, Vocal Performance, Composition, Theater, Musical Theater

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,100

Websitehttps://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/summer-programs

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Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Summer: Music Camp

An enjoyable, pre-college experience for serious musicians featuring ensemble performance, private lessons, musicianship classes, and electives in jazz, music history, music therapy, and composition.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterKalamazoo, MI$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Piano, Voice, Composition, Jazz, Music Theory

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,775

Websitehttps://www.wmich.edu/music-camp

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