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Summer Programs

Create boldly at SHSU. Our music programs cultivate skill, artistry, and confidence preparing you for a meaningful musical career.

Summer Camps

The School of Music hosts summer camps that give young musicians the chance to strengthen their skills, learn from experienced faculty, and connect with peers who share their passion. Each camp offers engaging instruction, rehearsals, and performances designed to inspire growth and creativity.

A weeklong camp for middle school woodwind, brass, and percussion students, featuring large ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and full band performances.

A specialized workshop for clarinet and saxophone players, focusing on technique, chamber music, and performance through masterclasses and ensembles.

An intensive choral experience for high school students, offering ensemble singing, audition preparation, sight-reading practice, and performance opportunities.

Summer Workshops

Each summer, the School of Music hosts professional development workshops designed for music educators. Led by expert faculty, these sessions provide fresh strategies, practical tools, and opportunities to connect with colleagues in the field.

An in-depth workshop focused on the unique challenges of middle school programs, offering practical pedagogy, rehearsal strategies, and tools to help young musicians thrive.

A comprehensive workshop for band directors at all levels, covering instrumental pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, and musicianship to strengthen ensembles and inspire student success.

 

A dedicated track for new and early-career directors, providing hands-on strategies, mentorship, and confidence-building approaches for the classroom and rehearsal hall.

Practical guidance for orchestra and string directors, including recruitment and retention, foundational setup, rehearsal techniques, and advanced ensemble development.

Designed for secondary choral directors, this workshop explores repertoire, rehearsal strategies, and innovative pedagogy to enhance both classroom teaching and ensemble performance.