Webster University CMSl Summer Music Programs

Families, school-aged children, teens, and adults can explore new skills over the summer. Multiple camps and summer workshops keep the music playing!

Kindermusik® Family Camp
May 27–June 26, 2025
Weekly/times vary
Age 6 months – 5 years
Over five weeks, parents and children will enjoy 40-minute sessions filled with songs, stories, movement, and instrument play, nurturing children’s musicality and rhythm. Kids will build listening skills, confidence, and joy alongside family and friends.
Requirements: children must be accompanied by their caregiver.
Tuition: $160
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Pop Songwriting Camp
June 2–6, 2025
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Grades 9–12
Explore pop, rock, folk, or indie songwriting in a supportive environment. Learn techniques in melody, lyrics, and structure, and receive personalized feedback from experienced instructors.
Requirements: Must be able to accompany themselves on piano, guitar, ukulele or other harmonizing instrument.
Tuition: $280
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Flute Camp
June 2–6, 2025
2–5 p.m.
Grades 7–12
This immersive camp focuses on skill development through warm-ups, tone and intonation work, and breathing techniques. Led by experienced instructors and featuring guest artists like Jeannie Baxtresser and Keith Underwood.
Requirements: one year in school band program or private instruction.
Tuition: $205
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

String Orchestra Camp
June 9–13, 2025
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Grades 2–12
With three skill levels determined by a pre-camp survey, participants receive tailored instruction. Led by expert educators, campers enhance their technique, ensemble skills, and musicality through rehearsals, sectionals, and activities. Culminating event: concert.
Requirements: one year’s experience playing instrument and reading music (quarter and eighth notes, minimum).
Tuition: $205
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Chamber Music Encounter
June 9–13, 2025
1–5 p.m.
Grades 7–12
Advanced middle and high school string and piano students perform in trios, quartets, and quintets, enhancing musicianship, collaboration, and communication. Guided by expert faculty, students engage in coachings, rehearsals, and masterclasses culminating in a final concert.
Requirements: Audition Required. Review playing level requirements.
Tuition: $405
Registration deadline: April 1, 2025

Band Camp
June 23–27, 2025
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Grades 7–12
This week-long experience, led by expert instructors, includes full band rehearsals, sectionals, and interactive workshops. Designed for both intermediate and advanced musicians. The camp concludes with a final performance with both bands.
Requirements: one year in school band program or private instruction. Auditions (for placement) required.
Tuition: $305
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Summer Composition Intensive
July 7–18, 2025
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Grades 7–12
Develop your compositional voice and explore melody, h