Camps
Summer Camps in Central Texas
camps listed in order of date of camp
Longhorn Music Camp - UT Austin
Dates: June 7–11, 2021
Ages: for string students entering 7,8,9, or 10
Registration: opens March 1, deadline to receive early bird discount is May 1
Overview:
Camp will be held online and will include Instrumental Technique classes, virtual ensemble, and classes on other topics such as conducting, electronic music, composition, alternative styles, and more.
Dates: June 13–20, 2021
Ages: 6–14, Suzuki Book 2+ level
Audition/Application Deadline: May 30th, 2021
Overview:
Online classes will include private lessons, music theory, orchestra, music history and more.
Dolce Music Studio Summer Chamber Music Intensive
Dates: Four one-week options starting June 14, June 21, July 5, July 12
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.
Texas State University String Camp- San Marcos
Dates: June 20-26, 2021
Ages: 12-18
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 20-26, 2021
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.
Greater Austin Suzuki Institute
Dates: Student Institute Program (In-Person or Online) July 27–July 31, 2021
Young Artist Program (In-Person or Online) July 24–July 31, 2021
Ages: Pre-Twinkle to Advanced literature
Overview:
Classes following in the Suzuki tradition available online or in-person (on a limited basis). 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.
Dates: July 2021 - check for more info starting March 15, 2021
Ages: 11-18 and 18-adult
Overview:
From The MFML website: "The Mother Falcon Music Lab is a multimedia education program which highlights creativity as a means of self discovery, community connection, and innovation. Now offering virtual courses in animation, album art, songwriting, sampling, scoring, podcasting, improvisation, and more!"
Dates: fall and spring semester on Saturdays, summer workshop in July
Ages: 6–18 Young Artists Academy, Adult Academy, 7-adult Summer Workshop
Overview:
Chamber Music coaching for all instruments, music theory and composition classes
Summer Camps outside of Central Texas
Dates: July 12-August 1, 2021
Includes an option to audit classes
Vivace International Cello Festival
Dates: August 1-10, 2021
Ages: 13+
Includes an option to audit classes
Dates: June 21–July 16, 2021
Includes an option to audit classes
Dates: June 21-25, 2021
Online event for 2021. Richard W. Mooney, director
Dates: July 5-10, 2021
Ages: beginner to adult
Dates: June 19-25, 2021
Ages: students currently in grades 9-12
Nationwide from spring through summer
Many more opportunities nationwide can be found here or here