Summer Camps

Adult Chamber Music Camp

Interested in collaborating with other adult musicians and gaining new insights on your playing? Be a part of the popular Adult Chamber Music Camp. Receive coaching from a variety of …

$384.00

Beginning Ukulele Camp: August 15-19

Ages 6-8 years Join this weeklong dive into basic ukulele playing for children ages 6-8 years. Children will explore the ukulele, learn a few chords, create songs, act out stories …

$282.00

Blues Rock Guitar Soloing for Adults: July 25-28

Join us for a 4-day guitar-focused camp to enhance your soloing skills while you uncover the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Allman Brothers, Albert King, Slash, John …

$295.00

Blues Rock Guitar Soloing for Teens: July 18-21

Join us for a 4-day guitar-focused camp to enhance your soloing skills while you uncover the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Allman Brothers, Albert King, Slash, John …

$295.00

Brass Camp – Minneapolis

Brass Camp gives students the chance to perform under the guidance of Dr. Karl Wiederwohl during a fun week of stimulating challenges intended to build understanding, develop technique and foster …

Composing for Video Games – ONLINE: July 18-22

Take your creativity to the next level and learn to compose music that enhances your video gaming experience. Even if you’ve never composed before, you can learn to manipulate sounds …

Composing for Video Games – ONLINE: June 13-17

Take your creativity to the next level and learn to compose music that enhances your video gaming experience. Even if you’ve never composed before, you can learn to manipulate sounds …

$222.00

Composition Camp: August 8-12

Meet other young composers who share your passion for creating music! Gain the tools you need to grow as a composer. Receive coaching from MacPhail composition faculty on your recent …

$495.00

EMRA Music Production Camp

This camp will introduce aspects of music production, beat making, songwriting, singing, rapping/emceeing, spoken word, and DJing to participants. Campers will have the opportunity to explore these different types of …

$300.00

Introductory Chamber Camp for Adults

Have you just begun studying a new instrument or are you just returning to an instrument that you studied when you were a child? Even if you are a beginner …

$136.00

Jazz Camp: August 1-5

Join the finest young jazz musicians for an intense summer jazz camp experience for students of all skill levels. Through auditions, students will be placed in a jazz combo that …

$408.00

Music, Lyrics & Ukulele Camp: July 18-22

Ages 6-8 years NEW! Looking for a day-long music camp for your early school-ager? Look no further! This camp combines activities from our Songwriting Camp for KIDS! with a dive …

$386.00

Musical World Camp: June 13-17

Ages 5-7 years Take a musical journey around the world! In this camp, we will explore the ways that children of different cultures play music and games, tell stories, sing, …

ONLINE Musical World Camp: July 11-15

Ages 5-7 years Take a musical journey around the world! Students and their families will explore the ways children of different cultures make and play with music. Through daily 30-minute …

$90.00

POP, SIZZLE, BANG! Camp: June 21-24

Ages 3-5 years Celebrate summer fun with MacPhail Center for Music! Preschoolers will experience movement and instrument exploration through musical concepts such as steady beat, accents and crescendos all in …

Percussion Camp – Austin

An exciting opportunity for students to come together to sharpen their skills while exploring new areas of learning. The camp will include orchestra participation and percussion ensemble experience We will …

$175.00

Chanhassen – Summer 2022

Percussion Camp – Chanhassen

Build your skills on all percussion instruments in this intensive and fun five-day camp. Each day you will play exciting chamber music in a percussion ensemble setting with other students …

$388.00

Percussion Camp – Minneapolis

Build your skills on all percussion instruments in this intensive and fun five-day camp. Each day you will play exciting chamber music in a percussion ensemble setting with other students …

Piano Camp – Austin

Here’s your chance to be a part of a fun, exciting piano camp for elementary students of all musical levels. Students will enjoy creating music with friends while experiencing engaging …

$175.00

Piano Camp – Minneapolis

Here’s your chance to be a part of a fun, exciting piano camp for students of all ages and levels. Students will enjoy making new friends while experiencing activities that …

$485.00

Rock Week

Get your music out of the basement and onto the stage! Attend MacPhail’s most popular and longest running camp for a week of jammin’ with new friends and creating your …

$447.00

Sartory String Quartet Institute

Join us for the 2022 Sartory String Quartet Institute! Students at this 5-day Institute are placed in chamber ensembles with other students of similar age and proficiency. All ensembles receive …

$485.00

Sing Play Act! Camp: July 18-22

Ages 4-6 years If your child enjoys singing, acting, creating art, inventing songs and stories then this camp is perfect! Together students will create a musical from scratch through an …

$190.00

Sing Play Act! Camp: June 27-July 1

Ages 4-6 years If your child enjoys singing, acting, creating art, inventing songs and stories then this camp is perfect! Together students will create a musical from scratch through an …

$190.00

Songwriting Camp: August 8-12

Ages 6-8 years Does your child make up songs at home? Join us in taking your child’s songwriting skills to another level. Students will create lyrics from familiar tunes, compose …

$282.00

String Chamber Music and Orchestra Camp

Join us for String Chamber Music and Orchestra Camp, a comprehensive and intensive full-day string camp for middle school and high school students. This camp offers the complete string experience …

Strings Camp – Austin

Theme: From Stage and Screen An exciting opportunity for students to come together to sharpen their skills while exploring new areas of learning. The camp will include sectionals, orchestra participation, …

$175.00

Summer Sampler – Instruments & Dance: June 13-17

Give your child the chance to try out an instrument before they begin taking lessons! At MacPhail’s Summer Sampler camp, students will be able to select two instruments that they …

$386.00

Summer Sampler: July 5-8

Give your child the chance to try out an instrument before they begin taking lessons! At MacPhail’s Summer Sampler camp, students will be able to select two instruments that they …

$308.00

Summer Sampler: June 21-24

Give your child the chance to try out an instrument before they begin taking lessons! At MacPhail’s Summer Sampler camp, students will be able to select two instruments that they …

$308.00

Suzuki Institute – Advanced Guitar Book 4 & up

Half Day Advanced Suzuki Guitar Book 4 and above – High School 3 classes per day Tuition: $285 • Three class will be scheduled between 1:00-4:00 Mon-Thurs • Friday will …

Suzuki Institute – Advanced Piano Book 5 & up

Half Day Advanced Piano Book 5 and above – High School 3 classes per day Tuition: $285 • Three class will be scheduled between 1:00-4:00 Mon-Thurs • Friday will include …

Suzuki Institute – Guitar Book 1 & up (Age 6+)

Full Day Suzuki Guitar Book 1 and above – Ages 6 and up 5 classes per day Tuition: $510 Five classes will be scheduled between 9:00am-4:00pm + reserved practice time, …

$510.00

Suzuki Institute – Guitar Book 1 (Age 6 & Under)

Half Day Suzuki Guitar Book 1 – Ages 6 and under 3 classes per day Tuition: $285 • Three class will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs. • Friday will include …

Suzuki Institute – Piano Book 1 & up (Age 6+)

Full Day Suzuki Piano Book 1 and above – Ages 6 and up 5 classes per day Tuition: $510 Five classes will be scheduled between 9:00am-4:00pm + reserved practice time, …

$510.00

Suzuki Institute – Piano Book 1 (Age 6 & Under)

Half Day Suzuki Piano Book 1 – Age 6 and under 3 classes per day Tuition: $285 • Three class will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs • Friday will include …

Suzuki Institute ONLINE – Piano Book 1-3 (Age 6+)

Half Day ONLINE Suzuki Piano Book 1-3 – Age 6 & older 3 classes per day Tuition: $285 • Three classes will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs • Friday will …

Suzuki Institute ONLINE – Piano Book 4-7 (Age 6+)

Half Day ONLINE Suzuki Piano Book 4-7 – Age 6 & older 3 classes per day Tuition: $285 • Three classes will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs • Friday will …

Suzuki Teacher Training: Guitar Unit 2

For teachers who have completed ECC, Book 1 and Book 2 and have a current Suzuki studio. Monday-Thursday, July 25-28 4pm-8pm CT. Observations between 10:00am-4:00pm CT • Teacher training courses …

$510.00

Suzuki Teacher Training: Piano Unit 4

For teachers who have completed ECC, Book 1 and Book 2 and have a current Suzuki studio. Sunday, July 24, 2-6 p.m. CT Monday-Thursday, July 25-28 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CT …

Ukulele Camp – Austin

Learning to play ukulele is fun and easy! Students will learn the basics of the ukulele, including chords, strumming patterns, singing while playing, instrument care, and instrument parts. Class activities …

$95.00

Woodwind Camp: July 18-22

Calling all flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, and French horns! Chamber Music is a fun and effective way to improve your playing skills. In rehearsals and master classes, we’ll cover a …