Camps

Summer Camps in Central Texas

camps listed in order of date of camp

Texas Strings Camp - Austin

Dates: June 9–19, 2022 Rising Stars; June 19–26 Young Artist Division

Ages: up to 18+ concerto level; 6–14, Suzuki Book 2+ level

Audition/Application Deadline: April 30th, 2022; May 30th, 2022

Overview:

Two camp options: Young Artist Division and Rising Stars.

Online classes will include private lessons, music theory, orchestra, music history and more.

Texas State University String Camp- San Marcos

Dates: June 19-25, 2022

Ages: 13-18

Overview:

Camp will be held in person this year following Texas State health safety guidelines. Check their website for further details. Students participate in orchestra and chamber ensembles, string sectionals and electives. There is also an option for private lessons and an All State Etude Clinic for high school students.

Baylor University Summer Middle School Orchestra Camp

Dates: June 19-25, 2022

Ages: Students entering grades 7–9

Overview:

Orchestra, sectionals, group lessons and more. The decision to be online or in-person will be made soon as of 3/10. Check their website for updates.

Dolce Music Studio Summer Chamber Music Intensive

Dates: Four one-week options through June and July

Ages: Intermediate to Advanced

Application Deadline: May 1 for June dates; June 1 for July dates

Overview:

In-person chamber music with coaching for two hours daily from Monday-Friday and a performance on Saturday. Opportunities for string quartets or piano ensembles.

Austin Soundwaves Summer Music Camp

Dates: July 18 – July 22, 2022

Ages: Beginner to Intermediate youth

Overview:

A half day camp with two programs. Headstart Program is for beginning string players up to 1 year playing experience. Academy Program is for intermediate students with a year or more playing experience. Students will learn some new diverse music, explore musicianship skills like improvisation and composition, and get a chance to see some unique enrichment demonstrations.

Greater Austin Suzuki Institute

Dates: Student Institute Program July 26–July 30, 2022

Young Artist Program July 23–July 30, 2022

Ages: Pre-Twinkle to Advanced literature

Overview:

Classes following in the Suzuki tradition. Students will have masterclass lessons, repertoire classes, electives and more. There are opportunities for parents to learn and engage in discussions. Suzuki Institutes offer many opportunities for learning and sharing for all stages of learning.

Mother Falcon Music Lab

Dates: July 18–23, 2022

Ages: 11-18

Overview:

"A creative music and media summer day camp"

Austin Chamber Music Center

Dates: fall and spring semester on Saturdays, summer workshop in July [July 11–23 for youth; July 7–20 for adults]

Ages: 7–10 Primary Division; 11–18 Young Artists Division, 18+ Adult Division

Overview:

Chamber Music coaching for all instruments, music theory and composition classes

Longhorn Music Camp - UT Austin

On hiatus for 2022