More than a summer music camp

Welcome to the Summer Music Academy. Our mission is to provide a creative and supportive environment for young adults to grow as musicians and people. Our high school program is unique in that it offers a residential pre-college experience with a rich offering of music courses, as well as non-music courses, taught by Ithaca College faculty and top music educators from across the country. Our intermediate program provides young musicians with the opportunity to work with renowned faculty in a fun and supportive environment.

Our electives have been carefully designed to allow students interested in pursuing careers in music the experiences needed to hone and expand upon their interests, as well as investigate new areas of interest. The program is also designed to give students whom do not wish to pursue a career in music the option to have a quality summer music experience.

Since 1892, the Ithaca College School of Music has worked hard to earn its reputation as one of the finest undergraduate music schools in the country. Each year, our faculty work with students from across the country to transform them into world-class professionals. We are excited to expand upon this success and offer a rich summer program for students of all ages.

Please select your division:

High School Division

• June 26–July 9, 2011

• Available to students who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 (recent high school graduates are allowed to apply)

• Wind ensemble (band), orchestra, guitar, and voice programs

Intermediate Division

• July 24–July 30, 2011

• Band program: completed grades 6, 7, or 8

• Orchestra program: completed grades 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8

• Voice program: completed grades 6, 7, or 8

What Makes Us Unique?

• Rich residential pre-college experience

• Faculty that consists of renowned guest artists, top music educators, and Ithaca College faculty

• An array of music electives designed for specific music interests: performance, music education, sound recording technology, composition, and jazz

• Non-music electives

• College preparatory workshop

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Beautiful campus setting

High School Program

• Wind Ensemble (Band) Program

• Orchestra Program

• Guitar (classical) Institute

• Vocal Institute

Duration:  2 weeks

Dates:  June 26–July 9, 2011

Tuition, Room, and Board:  $1,700

Ages:   This program is available for students who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 (recent high school graduates are allowed to apply).

Overview: The high school division offers intermediate and advanced music students the opportunity to work with renowned faculty in a challenging yet supportive environment.  Students will participate in large ensembles, chamber ensembles, masterclasses, and an array of music and non-music courses designed to prepare students to enter college.

Intermediate Program Information

• Band Program

• Orchestra Program

• Vocal Program

Duration:  1 week

Dates:  July 24–July 30, 2011

Tuition, Room, and Board:  $750

Ages:   The band and choral programs are available for students who have completed grades 6-8. The orchestra program is available to students who have completed grades 4-8.

Overview: The intermediate division offers beginning and intermediate music students the opportunity to work with renowned faculty in a fun and supportive environment.  Students will participate in large ensembles, chamber ensembles, masterclasses, and an array of music courses designed to provide a quality summer musical experience to young musicians.