Mizzou Summer Music Camps and Programs

Missouri Summer Composition Institute (COMP)

• Free!
• June 6-13, 2026
• For more information, visit the Summer COMP website

Mizzou Piano Camp
Questions? Contact Peter Miyamoto (MizzouPiano@missouri.edu)

Dates: 
- Two-week option: June 28-July 11, 2026
- One-Week option: June 28-July 4, 2026
- After the enthusiastic feedback from participants of the 2025 camp, we have extended our camp to a two-week program!

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 Has been extended to April 15, 2026
All applications submitted after April 15 subject to a $30 Late Fee (not applied to your tuition) if you apply after April 15, 2026

What we offer: Participants enjoy daily technique/sight-reading classes, piano ensemble coachings, workshops sessions on a variety of topics, supervised practicing and performance opportunities. 

Lessons: For full session participants, two piano lessons are included (half session participants receive one lesson); additional lessons may be arranged at $60 per hour.

Faculty:

Dr. Peter Miyamoto
Dr. Curtis Pavey
Prof. Ayako Tsuruta
Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim 
and others TBA

Eligibility: Ages 12-18 (boarding strongly recommended for the full experience). Students will stay in MU dormitories and eat in MU dining halls. Outstanding younger students may be considered as commuter students. 

Application Requirements: Include links to videos of 2 contrasting pieces representing your best level in solo repertoire (unlisted YouTube links preferred). Please also prepare a repertoire list (list of piano pieces played in the last 5 years) and underline the pieces you are currently working on.

Cost (includes $60 non-refundable application fee due along with the application - if accepted into the camp, the fee will be applied towards your tuition):

Fee deadlines: 

• $60 application fee deadline for all students: Due at time of application submission
• Full-Session Fees (tuition, room and meals) – A deposit of $750 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($765) is due on June 1, 2026.
• Half-Session Fees (tuition, room and meals) – A deposit of $500 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($415) is due on June 1, 2026.
• Full-Session Commuter Fees (tuition and meals) – A deposit of $650 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($565) is due on June 1, 2026
• Half-Session Commuter Fees (tuition and meals) – A deposit of $400 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($240) is due on June 1, 2026

Application link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_bdd23925e3f8