Kindermusik® Family Camp

May 27–June 26, 2025
Weekly/times vary
Age 6 months – 5 years

Over five weeks, parents and children will enjoy 40-minute sessions filled with songs, stories, movement, and instrument play, nurturing children’s musicality and rhythm. Kids will build listening skills, confidence, and joy alongside family and friends.

Requirements: children must be accompanied by their caregiver. 
Tuition: $160
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Pop Songwriting Camp

June 2–6, 2025
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Grades 9–12

Explore pop, rock, folk, or indie songwriting in a supportive environment. Learn techniques in melody, lyrics, and structure, and receive personalized feedback from experienced instructors. 

Requirements: Must be able to accompany themselves on piano, guitar, ukulele or other harmonizing instrument.
Tuition: $280
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Flute Camp

June 2–6, 2025
2–5 p.m.
Grades 7–12

This immersive camp focuses on skill development through warm-ups, tone and intonation work, and breathing techniques. Led by experienced instructors and featuring guest artists like Jeannie Baxtresser and Keith Underwood.

Requirements: one year in school band program or private instruction.
Tuition: $205
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

String Orchestra Camp

June 9–13, 2025
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Grades 2–12

With three skill levels determined by a pre-camp survey, participants receive tailored instruction. Led by expert educators, campers enhance their technique, ensemble skills, and musicality through rehearsals, sectionals, and activities. Culminating event: concert.

Requirements: one year’s experience playing instrument and reading music (quarter and eighth notes, minimum).
Tuition: $205
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

three youth musicians: cellist, violinist and pianist

Chamber Music Encounter

June 9–13, 2025
1–5 p.m.
Grades 7–12

Advanced middle and high school string and piano students perform in trios, quartets, and quintets, enhancing musicianship, collaboration, and communication. Guided by expert faculty, students engage in coachings, rehearsals, and masterclasses culminating in a final concert.

Requirements: Audition Required. Review playing level requirements.
Tuition:
$405
Registration deadline:
April 1, 2025

Band Camp

June 23–27, 2025
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Grades 7–12

This week-long experience, led by expert instructors, includes full band rehearsals, sectionals, and interactive workshops. Designed for both intermediate and advanced musicians. The camp concludes with a final performance with both bands.

Requirements: one year in school band program or private instruction. Auditions (for placement) required.
Tuition: $305
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Summer Composition Intensive

July 7–18, 2025
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Grades 7–12

Develop your compositional voice and explore melody, harmony and orchestration with guidance from experienced composers.  The camp concludes with each student’s original composition recorded by professional musicians - a lasting showcase!

Requirements: Must be able to read music and play an instrument or sing.
Tuition: $460
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2025

Saxophone Summer Intensive

July 14–18, 2025
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Grades 7–12

This week-long program hones technical skills, tone and musicianship through personalized instruction and ensemble playing. Led by expert saxophonists, students enjoy masterclasses, sectionals and performance opportunities to elevate their playing.

Requirements: one year in school band program or private instruction. Auditions required.
Tuition:
$320
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2025

Individual Lessons: Summer Session

June 14–Aug. 1, 2025
Complete Inquiry Form to schedule
Ages 6 & up*

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to advance your studies, this six-week summer session is the perfect opportunity to grow as a musician. One-on one instruction is available for 30-, 45-, or 60-minutes on a variety of instruments. 

*Requirements: students as young as age 6 can begin on piano and guitar. All ages and abilities welcome — adults too! Students must have their own instruments.
Tuition: Six 30-minute weekly lessons are $216 total (other lesson lengths available)

Registration, Payment and Audition Information

How to Register for Summer Camps

NEW Students:

    • Set up an Account
      • Provide parent/guardian information
      • Add student information (multiple students can be added to one account)
    • Access the Summer Programs Page
      • If not directed there automatically, click "Summer Programs" in the menu on the left.
      • Click "Register Now" for each camp you wish to enroll in.
      • When registering more than one student, ensure you select the correct student from the drop-down list.
      • The same student can be registered for multiple camps.

For PREVIOUS Students:

    • Login or Reset Your Password
      • Enter your email and password
      • If you’ve forgotten your password, click "Forgot your password?" to reset it.
      • For assistance or if you're unsure which email is linked to your account, contact our main office at 314-968-5939.
    • Access the Summer Programs Page:
      • If not directed there automatically, click "Summer Programs" in the menu on the left.
      • Click "Register Now" for each camp you wish to enroll in.
      • When registering more than one student, ensure you select the correct student from the drop-down list.
      • The same student can be registered for multiple camps.

How to Pay for Camps

  • After registering for your camp(s), the amount due will appear.
  • You can pay immediately by credit card.
  • Registration is complete only after payment is made.

Camp Audition Information

If an audition or pre-camp survey is required for camp, registered students will be sent instructions after the registration deadline for that camp.


Summer Individual Lesson Registration Information

and a CMS staff member will contact you to discuss placement and scheduling.

 

 

Other Summer Opportunities

The following opportunities are managed independently from the Community Music School. Please be sure to contact these organizations directly for registration and payment information.

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51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Department of Music
Jazz Camp

July 7–11, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Grades 9–adult

Requirements: At least one year of study on instrument.

Tuition: $260 Early Bird Price (by March 31, 2025)
$285 on April 1, 2025 or after

More Information and Registration at webster.edu/music

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51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Department of Music
Piano Camp 2025

July 14–18, 2025
1–5 p.m.
Grades 6–12

Requirements: Two pre-screening YouTube videos (two contrasting pieces) submitted for review by June 7.

Tuition: $475

More Information and Registration at webster.edu/music

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Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM)
Adult Chamber Music Intensive

May 27 – June 1, 2021
Times TBD
Open to all levels of instrumentalists aged 17 and over

The Adult Chamber Music Intensive places adult instrumentalists in chamber ensembles of various
sizes and instrumentation to work with faculty players and coaches. The collaborative faculty include seasoned chamber musicians and educators from St. Louis and beyond. Over the course of the workshop at the Community Music School of 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ, participants will experience in-person rehearsals, coachings, readings, and faculty presentations. Young Person Fellowships and Scholarship are available.

Requirements: Participants are encouraged to learn parts in advance of the Intensive. Uploading samples of playing at time of application encouraged, but not required.
Tuition: $375
Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025

How to Register: