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Florida State University Summer Music Camps

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   Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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The FSU Summer Music Camps is located on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. For Summer 2009, we will offer 11 camps including band, chorus, orchestra, workshops and more. Please be sure to visit our website to view our camp video, to view sample camp schedules and to get more information regarding the camp of your choice.

  • Honors Piano - Students will receive private lessons from FSU faculty members and upper level graduate students as well as studying music theory and piano literature.
  • Choral Ensemble - This camp provides students with a variety of ensemble experiences and performance opportunities. All students will take part in the large, mixed ensemble as well as women's and men's choir and small ensembles. 
  • Double Reed, Double Bass and Tuba & Euphonium Workshops - Our four day workshops are designed to give students an opportunity to work with FSU faculty in both individual and small group sessions. They consist of solo and ensemble performances, masterclasses and more.
  • Senior High Band - This camp is 14 days and provides a great experience for band members. Our band camps are designed for students of all ability levels and focus on performance instruction, comprehensive musicianship, playing techniques, and repertoire development.
  • String Orchestra - Our two week String Orchestra Camp provides students with the opportunity to study with some of the nation's top orchestra conductors as well as our exceptional FSU string faculty members. Performance opportunities are an integral part of the camp experience.
  • Honors Chamber Winds - This camp provides a premiere educational experience to 16 select musicians. Students will receive one-on-one instruction and will perform in woodwind or brass quintets as well as a large chamber ensemble. The students at this camp will also comprise the wind section of our Symphony Orchestra.
  • Marching Band Leadership - Designed for drum majors, section leaders, band captains and other band personnel, this camp focuses on developing strong leadership skills, communication skills and group dynamics. Instruction will include diverse drum amajor styles and will introduce basic as well as advanced conducting techniques, score analysis, block drills and more.
  • Jazz Ensemble - Jazz musicians will find exciting new levels of instruction from noted FSU Jazz faculty members.  Student will study improvisation, jazz history, jazz theory and individual instrument performance techniques. 
  • Middle School Band - Students will receive instruction from FSU College of Music faculty members and other nationally recognized teachers and conductors. Our band camps are designed for students of all ability levels. Students have opportunities to rehearse and perform in sectionals, small and large ensembles.

Please be sure to visit our website for more information. We hope to see you in Tallahassee this summer.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day
Year Established:
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 12 to 18 years old
Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s):
Camp Director(s): Dr. Steven Kelly
Nearest Large City:
Off Season Rental:
Camp Focus:
Arts Camps: Music
Arts Camps: Performing Arts

Special Accommodations:
Hearing Impaired, Physical Disabilities, Speech Impaired, Vision Impaired, The FSU Summer Music camps are accessible to persons with disabilities. To amke an accomodation for participation, please contact us at least 10 business days prior to the start of camp.
Art Activities:
  •  Music
  •  Performing Arts

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership


Additional Activities:
Evening & Weekend Recreation Activities

Registration begins January 1, 2009

Camp Dates Tuition* Housing
Honors Piano** June 10-21 $400 $352
Choral Ensemble June 14-20 $220 $163
Double Reed Wksp June 16-19 $195 $82
Jazz Ensemble
June 21-27 $240 $163
Tuba & Euphonium Wksp June 24-27 $195 $82
Double Bass Wksp June 24-27 $195 $82
Senior High Band

June 28-
July 11

$400 $352
String Orchestra June 28-
July 11
$400 $352
Honors Chamber Winds** June 28-
July 11
$0 $352
Marching Band Leadership July 12-17 $225 $163
Middle School Band July 12-18 $220 $163

*Students may attend camp as day campers and pay tuition only.

**Honors Piano and Honors Chamber Winds are by audition only.  Please visit our website for audition instructions.