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Youth Summer Music Programs

 

Instilling a life-long love of music for over 40 years.

The School of Music at Ohio State offers a diverse series of summer programs specifically designed to further students' understanding of — and love for — music. Our dedicated faculty has crafted rich experiences to engage the individual as a musician, person and scholar.

For detailed information about each program including eligibility, tuition and fees, program activities, faculty and more, visit the program’s web page.

 

Join us this summer at Ohio State!

 

Questions can be directed to Christopher Dent, Youth Summer Music Program registrar, at YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu.

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Clarinet Academy 2024

Sunday–Wednesday, June 9–12, 2024


Clarinet Academy provides students with an opportunity to develop as musicians; engage with peers; work with Professor Caroline Hartig, clarinet students and alumni; and enjoy the college experience on campus. Activities include private lessons, master classes, performing as soloists and in coached chamber groups.


For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, May 20


Visit the program's web page to learn of additional registration requirements.


IMPORTANT: Please use a home or PERSONAL STUDENT EMAIL address (e.g. gmail). Our emails are often blocked by school district firewalls.


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$395.00

Double Reed Camp 2024

Wednesday–Saturday, June 19–22, 2024


Students will work with the faculty and students of the Ohio State bassoon and oboe studios in an atmosphere designed to be informative, inspirational and enjoyable. Rehearse and perform in a large Double Reed Choir as well as small chamber ensembles and get "hands-on" with the arts and crafts of reed-making. In masterclasses, develop performance enhancement strategies, explore solo repertoire, and more. Make friends and join a supportive double reed community.


For students entering grades 8–12 in the 2024–2025 school year and 2024 high school graduates.


Resident (grades 9 and up only) and commuter options (all grades) available.


Registration DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 29


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$395.00

Flute Workshop 2024

Sunday–Thursday, June 16–20, 2024


Students will participate in master classes taught by Professor Katherine Borst Jones, technique classes, private lessons, solo night, faculty and counselor recitals, flute choir and twice-daily coached small flute ensembles, and interact with former and current Ohio State flute students.


For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, May 27


Visit the program's web page to learn of additional registration requirements.


IMPORTANT: Please use a home or PERSONAL STUDENT EMAIL address (e.g. gmail). Our emails are often blocked by school district firewalls.


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$395.00

Jazz Camp 2024

Wednesday–Saturday, June 12–15, 2024

 

Intermediate to advanced high school jazz students will work with jazz faculty and School of Music students to enhance and improve skills such as sight reading, improvisation and technique. Experience exciting class work, informative master classes, energetic combo sessions and big band rehearsals. The non-competitive, educational environment allows for individual growth and collaboration.


For students entering grades 10–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates.


Registration DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 22


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$395.00

Middle School Concert Band Academy 2024

Sunday–Friday, June 23–28, 2024
 
Day Program


The Middle School Concert Band Academy (Sunday 2–6 p.m. and Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) is for middle-level concert band musicians to enrich their understanding of music in an enjoyable, non-competitive program. Enjoy rehearsals in the large ensemble, take part in instrument-specific master classes, and select two electives (Beginning Conducting, Beginning Jazz Ensemble, Beginning Piano, Ukulele, World Drumming).


For students entering grades 6–9 in the 2024–2025 school year. All participants must have at least one full year of playing experience.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, June 3


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$395.00

Morning String Student Workshop 2024

June 17–21 and 24–28

Location: Steinbrenner Band Center, Ohio Stadium, Gate 10

 

This daily workshop (Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–12 noon) offers two weeks of motivational hands-on training in technique and aural skill development, participation in chamber music ensembles, and large orchestra rehearsals in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Snacks provided; no lunch.


For students entering grades 4–9 in the 2024–2025 school year, with at least one year of playing experience.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, May 27


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$395.00

Music Leadership Intensive 2024

Sunday–Wednesday, June 9–12, 2024
 
Day Program


Join Professor Jordan Saul and current School of Music students for this four-day program to learn to become effective leaders in school music programs and beyond.


For students entering grades 10–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, May 20


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IMPORTANT: Please use a home or PERSONAL STUDENT EMAIL address (e.g. gmail). Our emails are often blocked by school district firewalls.

$325.00

Ohio State Marching Band Clinic 2024

Friday–Sunday, July 12–14, 2024


Location: Steinbrenner Band Center, Ohio Stadium


The Marching Band Clinic is an opportunity for high school marching band students to improve their musicianship and marching skills as they contemplate an audition for the Ohio State Marching Band. Under the direction of marching band staff and student leaders, participants learn the music and marching fundamentals used by the Ohio State Marching Band in an encouraging, fun and interactive environment.


For students entering grades 10–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates. Students must have completed at least one year of marching band and must play a brass or percussion instrument.


Students must have experience on the instrument(s) they select on the registration form.


Registration DEADLINE: Friday, June 14


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$295.00

Saxophone Camp 2024

Sunday–Wednesday, June 9–12, 2024


Saxophone Camp provides students with diverse learning opportunities to develop as both classical and jazz musicians, engage with peers, and enjoy the college experience at Ohio State. Participants will work directly with professors Michael Rene Torres and Shawn Wallace in group activities, chamber and full saxophone ensemble; hear inspiring performances, learn about saxophone fundamentals, improvisation, practicing strategies, and more.


For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, May 20


Visit the program's web page to learn of additional registration requirements.


IMPORTANT : Please use a home or PERSONAL STUDENT EMAIL address (e.g. gmail). Our emails are often blocked by school district firewalls.


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$395.00

Vocal Arts Camp 2024

Monday–Friday, June 24–28, 2024
 
Day Program


8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. daily


Students will work with members of the voice faculty to enhance their vocal performance abilities through one-on-one lessons; classes on auditioning, vocal technique, lyric diction, singing health, Alexander Technique, and collaborating with a pianist; master classes; ensemble and stage craft work.


For students entering grades 10–12 in the 2024–2025 school year, and 2024 high school graduates.


Registration DEADLINE: Monday, June 3


Visit the program's web page to learn of additional registration requirements.


IMPORTANT: Please use a home or PERSONAL STUDENT EMAIL address (e.g. gmail). Our emails are often blocked by school district firewalls.


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$395.00