2026 Summer Camp Dates: July 13–17, 1–5 p.m.

Camper Ages: 11-18 (Rising 6th to 12th grade)

  • Must be able to read notated music.

Tuition: $475

Webster University’s Department of Music offers its Piano Camp taught by Webster faculty and some of the area’s best-known performers and educators. Camp will take place on the Webster University campus in the historic Thompson House and Winifred Moore Auditorium.

Webster University Piano Camp is a week-long intensive study of piano performance with daily private lessons, master classes, interactive sessions, faculty performances and guided practices with Webster camp faculty. The week culminates with a Friday afternoon recital for family and friends!

Apply to Piano Camp
Apply to Piano Camp
Fine Arts Camp

Improve Your Piano Skills at Webster's Summer Camp

Lesson at Piano Camp
  • Daily private lessons with camp faculty (solo and ensemble)
  • Master classes
  • Interactive sessions
  • Faculty performances
  • Guided practice with faculty members
  • Lessons, rehearsals and performances in the Thompson House and Winifred Moore Auditorium
  • Solo recital on Friday*

*Recitals are open to parents and the public.

Lesson at Piano Camp

How to Apply

Lesson at Piano Camp

How To Apply

Submit two prescreening YouTube videos with contrasting pieces for review by June 7, 2026, via the Piano Camp form. If accepted, a confirmation email will include registration information. One of these pieces will be selected for the solo recital, so submissions must be current repertoire and recent videos.

Acceptable pieces do not include selections from lesson books, easy‑play transcriptions or excerpts/arrangements. Repertoire should be a complete piece, beginning to end. Students should consult with their private teacher on repertoire.

Interactive session at Piano Camp

Daily Schedule

Interactive session at Piano Camp
  • 1 p.m. Camp Meeting, Daily Q&A
  • 1:15⁠–⁠3:15 p.m. Solo Lessons, Ensemble Rehearsals, Practicing (Solo & Ensemble)
  • 3:15⁠–⁠4 p.m. Seminar/Masterclass/Guest Recital
  • 4⁠–⁠5 p.m. Ensemble Lessons/Guest Lessons/Ensemble Rehearsals
  • 5 p.m. Parent Pickup

How to Apply

Submit two pre-screening YouTube videos (two contrasting pieces) for review by June 7, 2026.

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Tuition

The enrollment fee for camp is $475.

To ensure enrollment, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by Monday, June 29, 2026. The balance is due by Monday, July 13, 2026.

Contact Us

For more information about Piano Camp, please contact co-directors Caroline Hixson or Matt Pankratz.

Camp Faculty

Caroline Hixson, MM (co-director)
Matt Pankratz, MM (co-director)
Sue Martin, MM
Ruth Price, DMA
Donna Vince, MM

This summer camp is supported by the Department of Music in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts.

Thompson House on Webster Groves campus

Thompson House

Thompson House on Webster Groves campus

The Webster University Department of Music is located in the Thompson House on the Webster Groves campus. Built in 1910, Thompson House is the oldest building on campus and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

8282 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63119