SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS

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Welcome to the University of Montana Summer Music Camp.  Since 1952, we have been offering the summer camp that has become a tradition for Montanans and many from around the country. Music camp is a great time to interact with student musicians from around the region while learning from UM's music faculty, invited guest experts and our team of college counselors. Whether you are a serious all-state level musician or someone who just loves playing, the UM Summer Music Camp has a place for you.

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Camps

Come Join Us!

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Who:

Student pianists entering 7th grade through recent high school graduates.

Schedule:

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Public Concerts

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Placement Auditions

  1. Submit a recording of two contrasting pieces. Please send files or links to your recordings to Dr. Hahn at christopher.hahn@umontana.edu
  2. List several pieces you have worked on in the past 12 months.
  3. Submit a letter of recommendation from your piano teacher.
  4. Recordings must be submitted as soon as possible after applying in order to assure proper placement in camp ensembles.

In order to help match students for duets and piano team pieces, it is necessary for all campers to submit a recording of solo repertoire currently being studied. Letters of recommendation and repertoire lists can be emailed directly to Dr. Hahn at christopher.hahn@umontana.edu

Come Join Us!

Geared toward curious and adventurous musicians, Week 2 has the largest enrollment and has the most diverse offerings for those who want to explore different kinds of music. Offering band, jazz, strings, world music and song writing.

Who?

Band Instruments: Entering 7th grade through recent graduates

Baritone/Euphonium, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophones, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba. If you play a traditional band instrument listed above and also play Drumset, Piano, Guitar or Bass, we'd love to have you play in jazz band. 

String Instruments: Entering 8th grade through recent graduates

Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass

String Instruments: Entering 1st through 7th grade

Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass - Register through the Missoula Symphony Association

So Many Options!

Band

Strings

Symphonic Band or Concert Band Senior Orchestra or Junior Orchestra
Instrumental Masterclasses Instrumental Masterclasses
Small Ensembles Sectional
Exploratory Sessions (choose 2) Exploratory Session (choose 1) or Chamber Music
Private Lessons (optional) Private Lessons (optional)

Exploratory Sessions

Brazilian Drumming Mariachi
Jazz Band Reed Making (Oboes & Bassoons only)
Jazz Improvisation Song Writing

Events, Concerts & Recreation

Out-to-Lunch @ Caras Park Cookout & City Band Concert @ Bonner Park
Missoula Paddleheads Baseball Game and Pep Band Small Ensembles Concert
Faculty & Counselor Feature Final Large Ensemble Concert
Outdoor Games on the Campus Oval  

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Schedule

Band Instruments Schedule

String Instruments Schedule

Public Concerts, Events & Recital

    Parents and family are encouraged to attend. All on-campus events are free.

 

  • Monday - Solo Night (faculty, counselors & campers), 7:00 PM, Music Recital Hall.
  • Tuesday - Paddleheads Anthem & Pep Band, 7:05 PM, Ogren Field (tickets required)
  • Wednesday - City Band @ Caras Park, 8:00 PM, (students are just watching)
  • Thursday - Small Ensemble Night, 7:00 PM, Music Recital Hall.
  • Friday - Final Large Ensemble Concert, 3:30 PM, Music Recital Hall and Dennison Theatre.

Placement Auditions

Woodwinds & Brass:

  • Chromatic scale from as low as you can comfortably play to as high as you can comfortably play.
  • 2 minutes of a piece of your choice that shows your technique and musicality.
  • Sight reading.

Percussion: TBD

Strings: TBD

Come join us!

This camp is for students of all levels interested in spending a week having fun learning more about jazz! Each camper will play in a big band (5) and a small group (10), take improvisation (7 levels), jazz theory, have an opportunity to learn from professionals in the field and learn alongside our world-class faculty. Faculty performances and fun activities throughout the week. The UM Summer Jazz Camp is open to instrumental students and is held on the University of Montana campus. Please join us for this incredible week of jazz education, making friends and spectacular music.

Who:

Ages: Entering 7th grade through recent graduates.

Camp Instrumentation

For the best educational experience, we will accept the following instruments on a first-come, first-served basis.  Once we have reached this instrumentation, applicants will be placed on a waiting list:

Trombone - 24 Saxophone - 30 Guitar* - 8 Drumset/Vibes* - 12
Trumpet - 24 Piano - 8 Bass* - 12  

*Campers should plan on bringing their own amps and drum sets.

Placement Materials

Please read the "Jazz Camp Placement Information" page along with the corresponding short excerpts for alto and bari saxophone, trumpet and tenor saxophone, trombone, bass, piano, guitar and vibes.

Schedule

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2024 Schedule - COMING SOON

*If you have any questions, please email Rob Tapper at robert.tapper@umontana.edu or call 509.280.2284.

Commuter

Cost includes tuition, lunches, t-shirt and camp pictures. Dinners are also included in the cost for Week 2 - Band Instruments and Week 3 - Jazz Instruments. You may purchase a dinner option for $70/wk. for camps where dinner is not included. Meals are at our award winning UM Food Zoo.

Commuter - Single Week Cost Includes
Week 1 - Piano $445 Tuition & Lunches*
Week 2 - Band Instruments $395 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 2 - String Instruments $395 Tuition & Lunches*
Week 3 - Jazz $495 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners

 

Commuter - Two Weeks Cost Includes
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - Band Instruments $715 Tuition & Lunches (Dinners for Week 2)
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - String Instruments $715 Tuition & Lunches
Week 1 - Piano & Week 3 - Jazz $800 Tuition & Lunches (Dinners for Week 2)
Week 2 - Band Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $755 Tuition & Lunches & Dinners
Week 2 - String Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $755 Tuition & Lunches (Dinners for Week 2)

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Resident

Cost includes tuition, three meals per day, t-shirt and camp pictures. Residents of the UM Music Camps stay on campus in one of our dormitories and eat at our award winning Food Zoo cafeteria. One music camp counselor is assigned to supervise ten campers in the dorms. Students are separated on different floors by gender indentity with enforce curfews.  

Rooms are furnished with twin beds, closet, drawers, table, chair, curtains, mattress pad, pillow w/case, 2 flat sheets, 2 small towels, 1 wool blanket and free wireless internet. You are encouraged to bring bath & face towels, washcloth, soap, shampoo, personal care items.

 

Resident - Single Week Cost
Week 1 - Piano $750
Week 2 - Band Instruments $625
Week 2 - String Instruments $625
Week 3 - Jazz $750

 

Resident - Two Weeks Cost
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - Band Instruments $1100
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - String Instruments $1100
Week 1 - Piano & Week 3 - Jazz Instruments $1200
Week 2 - Band Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $1100
Week 2 - String Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $1100

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General Information

If you are interested in a private lesson with one of the camp faculty members, please sign up and pay $25 at the Sunday check-in. Cash only please. In most cases, private lessons are limited to one per week. You are encouraged to bring music (method books, solo music, ensemble music).

       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

All Campers

  • Lockers will be available for your use and assigned at the time of registration.  Locks will be provided and there will be no charge for their use.
  • Please bring clothing appropriate for the two student performances, one on Thursday evening and the final performance on Friday late afternoon. For these occasions, nice casual dresses or skirts and tops, slacks with short-sleeved shirts, with or without tie, are suggested.  

Band/Jazz Campers

  • Your instrument(s)!  Be sure they are in good working order and clearly marked with personal identification.
  • All necessary musical accessories - a folding music stand; extra reeds; valve/slide oil, cork grease, mutes, and any other items which apply directly to your instrument. Bring a music lyre if you have one if it is a year that we play at the Missoula Paddleheads game.

String Campers

  • Rosin
  • Mutes
  • Instrument and folding stand
  • Bring any lesson music if you want a private lesson

Other items to consider:

  • Tennis and other recreational equipment (Frisbees, etc.)
  • Snacks
  • Games
  • iPods/earphones etc
  • Phone Chargers
  • Any other reasonable items to be used during recreation/free time. 
 

RESIDENT CAMPERS

Resident campers will be staying in one of the UM residence halls on campus, with university music students serving as full-time counselors.  Mail from family and friends can be sent to the following address and will be distributed daily.

[Student Name]
C/O UM Music Camp
UM School of Music
32 Campus Dr., 7992
Missoula, MT  59812-7992

Suggested Items to Bring:

  • A good, loud alarm clock!!!!!!
  • Typical summer attire for casual wear - it's usually warm but do bring some warm clothing and a jacket.
  • An electric fan!  Of course, we don’t know what the weather will be like when you are here, but dormitory rooms are not air-conditioned.
  • Any other personal items that will help your stay be comfortable and fun
  • Optional - mosquito repellent and sunscreen
  • Umbrella and/or rain gear for rainy days

Remember, the camp is just one week long, and those of you living on campus should plan wisely and pack accordingly.

What is provided for dorm residents:

  • A room key/card
  • Meal pass, mattress pad
  • 2 sheets, pillow
  • Pillowcase
  • Blanket,
  • 2 bath towels are provided for each camper in the dorms
(ALL items must be returned at week's end for a complete checkout) - don't lose anything - the 'fines' are not fun to pay! (There is a $100.00 fine for a lost key, for example!)

Not Provided:

Hand towels and washcloths are not provided. 
Campers should also bring their own soap and shampoo and other personal care items as needed.

Resident Campers:

Meals for resident campers will be provided from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch for Weeks 2 & 3 and through Saturday breakfast for Week 1. Campers can bring their own snacks and extra money for food or souvenirs. Most meals are in the UM Food Zoo with the exception of Sunday dinner (School of Music lawn), Wednesday lunch (Caras Park) and Wednesday dinner (cookout at Bonner Park).

Commuter Campers:

Week 2 - Band Instruments and Week 3 - Jazz Instruments: All lunches and dinners are incluuded in the price of the camp.

Week 1 - Piano and Week 2 - Strings: All lunches are included in the price of the camp for . Dinners can be purchased for $70/wk.

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PAYMENT DEADLINE:

All camp tuition should be paid in full by the following dates.
 
Week 1 - Piano: Wed. June 5 Week 2 - Strings & Band: Wed. Jun 12 Week 3 - Jazz: Wed. July 10
 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations received prior to the payment due date for each camp will receive a refund of monies paid minus $100. Cancellations received after the payment due date for each camp will be forfeited. For registration questions, please contact.