Mizzou Summer Music Camps and Programs
2026 Camps
Missouri Summer Composition Institute (COMP)
- Free!
- June 6-13, 2026
- For more information, visit the Summer COMP website
Esterhazy String Quartet Seminar
- June 14-21, 2026
- More info coming soon!
Mizzou Piano Camp
- June 28-July 11, 2026
- More info coming soon!
Private Lessons
- Summer ’26 (8-week session): June 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026 (built in week for make-up lesson)
- In-person or virtual lessons
- For more information, visit the CMP website
Previous Camp Info
Missouri Summer Composition Institute (COMP)
- Free!
- June 22-28, 2025
- For more information, visit the Summer COMP website
Mizzou Piano Camp
During this week-long camp, participants will enjoy daily technique/sight-reading classes, piano ensemble coachings, workshop sessions on a variety of topics, supervised practicing, and performance opportunities. Two piano lessons are included; additional lessons may be arranged at $60 per hour.
Faculty:
Dr. Peter Miyamoto
Dr. Curtis Pavey
Prof. Ayako Tsuruta
and others TBA
- Dates: June 29-July 5, 2025
- Eligibility: 12-18-year-old (boarding strongly recommended for the full experience). Students will stay in MU dormitories and dine in MU dining halls.
- Outstanding younger students may be considered as day-students.
- Tuition:
- Full-student Fees (Tuition, Room and Meals) - $750
- Day-student Fees (Tuition and Meals without Room) - $500
- Application Deadline (including non-refundable $50 application fee that will be applied towards your tuition) - May 1, 2025
Please submit the following forms and payment if you have been accepted into the camp:
- Full-student fees (tuition, room, and meals) – A $350 deposit is due on May 12, 2025 and the remaining balance of $350 is due on June 18, 2025. All payments can be made at this link.
- Day-student fees (tuition and meals without room) – A $350 deposit is due on May 12 and the remaining balance of $100 is due on June 18, 2025. All payments can be made at this link.
- $30 Late fee that is not applied to tuition (if you applied after May 1) - All payments can be made at this link.
- Forms (Due Friday, May 16, 2025)
- Medical Authorization Form
- Liability Waiver and Release Form
- Read the Youth Protection Handout located under PDF documents in the right side-bar
Online Music Theory Camp
Instructor: Dr. Erica Manzo
During this four-week asynchronous online course you will be guided through the fundamentals of music theory. Although this camp is intended for undergraduate students entering the School of Music that would like extra review to establish a strong foundation for future academic work, you do not need to be a music student to register!
This course is open to all community members!
- Dates: July 7 - August 1, 2025
- $150: online payment
Private lessons through the Community Music Program
- Summer 2025 (8-week session): June 2, 2025 - July 28, 2025
- In-person or virtual lessons
- For more information, visit the CMP website
Esterhazy String Quartet Seminar - THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Contact: Professor Eva Szekely
- Dates: June June 22-29, 2025
- Eligibility: High School string students (violin, viola, cello only)
- Room and board: $750 (includes non-refundable $50 application fee)
- Payment schedule: $50 application fee is due along with the application then $350 is due by May 12 & the remaining balance is due on June 18
- Application deadline: April 14, 2025
- Financial aid: limited
During this week-long session, participants will receive daily chamber music coachings, private lessons with Esterhazy Quartet members, and the opportunity to perform in solo masterclasses. Each chamber ensemble will perform at least twice during the session. Limited to 16 students!
A $50 deposit must accompany all applications. Selected participants will be notified of their acceptance into the program by early May, and then $350 of the room/board fees is due by May 12, 2025. The remaining balance of $350 is due on June 18, 2025.
To apply, please submit:
Please submit the following forms if you are accepted into the camp:
FAQ's
Students will need to reserve and pay for a visitor permit ahead of time at this link: https://parking.missouri.edu/permits/.
-Toiletries
-Medications
-Electronics and chargers
-Casual camp attire
-Concert attire (check with camp supervisor to see if this is necessary for your camp)
-Your instrument!
Sheets and towels are provided if you are staying in the dorms.
Community Music Coordinator
Joanna Griffith
muasmusicoutreach@missouri.edu
Esterhazy String Quartet Seminar
Prof. Eva Szekely
SzekelyE@missouri.edu
Summer COMP
Dr. Tiffany Skidmore
newmusic@missouri.edu
Piano Camp
Dr. Peter Miyamoto
miyamotop@missouri.edu
Theory Camp
Dr. Erica Manzo
manzoe@missouri.edu