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
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.
Audition 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
NEW! Summer Jazz Choir
weekly June 4–Aug. 6, 2025
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 14 - adult
Explore the rhythm, harmony, melodies, and history of jazz by enrolling in our Summer Jazz Choir! Perfect for intermediate level vocalists ages 14 and up, this dynamic ensemble blends classic jazz standards with soul and pop styles. Under the guidance of Michael Engelhardt, you’ll explore advanced vocal techniques, the art of fine tuning, and even dip your toe into the pool of scat singing. Audition not required.
Tuition: $300
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025
Individual Lessons: Summer Session
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
Visit our online registration site.
NEW Students:
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- 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.
- Set up an Account
For PREVIOUS Students:
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- 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.
- Login or Reset Your Password
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
Submit an Inquiry Form online 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.
Webster University 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
Webster University 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
Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM)
Adult Chamber Music Intensive
May 27 – June 1, 2025
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 Webster University,
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 Deadline extended to April 11th!
How to Register: https://mochambermusic.org/ACMI/