UCM Summer Music Camp & Piano Institute

For decades, the UCM Summer Music Camp gave thousands of instrumental and choral students an unforgettable, high-impact summer camp experience. Camp alumni have populated every school district in the state as educators, performers, administrators, and more. Now, a new generation of music fans is invited to begin the unique training and experience necessary to establish themselves in the growing music industry.

Through daily private lessons, workshops, performance classes and ensemble practice, you will experience music at a tangible, professional level. All instrumentalists will participate in dynamic mixed ensembles and play music suited to their unique interests and ability levels all under the guidance or UCM conducting faculty.

Which instruments and voice parts? 

• Band: Oboe, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bassoon, English Horn, Trumpet, Trombone or Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Saxophone, Percussion.
• Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.
• Piano
• Vocal: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.

Get ready to:

• Study with award-winning professors from UCM and other renowned universities nationwide. 
• Practice your instrument in our newly updated practice rooms while participating in ensembles and workshops coached by world-class music faculty.
• Perform for family, teachers, and friends throughout the week.
• Make friends on and off the stage with music students from around the country.
• Get a head start on 2023-2024 audition material in District Audition Boot Camp.
• Join the fun during the Monster Ensemble Sight Reading Party.

Piano

• Dr. Mia Kim (UCM)
• Dr. Carolyn True (Trinity University)
• Dr. Albert Kim (UCM)
• Dr. Rhoda Jeng (Goucher College)

Voice

• Dr. Stella Roden (UCM)
• Dr. Jackson Thomas (UCM)

Ensembles

• Dr. Corey Seapy (UCM)
• Dr. Mark Bonner (UCM)
• Dr. John Rutland (UCM)
• Ms. Tammy Spratley (UCM)

Music Technology

• Dr. Eric Honour (UCM)

Percussion

• Dr. Alex Smith (UCM)

Guitar

• Mr. Thomas Pender (UCM)

Special Guest Ensemble

• The Roadkill Quintet

 

All instruction, room and board in one of UCM’s residence halls, a camp T-shirt and all planned recreational activities are included for $625. The application deadline is May 28.

Tuition for commuter students is $380.

All fees are fully refundable until May 31. After that date, a $50 administrative fee will be deducted from the refund.

UCM Summer Music Camp and Piano Institute is for all instrumental and choral students who have completed grades 6-12 during the 2022-23 academic year.

• Instrumentalists should have completed at least one year of a school band program or private instruction on their instrument.
• Previous formal singing or choir instruction is not required for vocal students.
• Piano Institute students should have had at least three years of private piano instruction. 

We recognize this may be many students’ first residential music camp. A high ratio of counselors to campers will ensure a safe and engaging experience for every camper. Campers will be housed in four-suites; two bedrooms (with two students each) that share a common bathroom. 

In addition to traditional camp activities, students with at least three years of private piano instruction will have the opportunity to take part in the Piano Institute. In 2023 we are thrilled to be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the preeminent piano camp in Missouri! 

UCM Piano Institute offers young pianists the opportunity to immerse themselves into training skills used on a daily basis by professional pianists. You’ll explore solo and ensemble playing, sight reading, collaborative piano, technique, health and wellness, music history, music theory and piano literature. Participate in dynamic mixed ensembles and play music suited to your unique interests and ability levels all under the guidance of UCM conducting faculty.

UCM is proud to be an All-Steinway School - a distinction only held by select universities worldwide! You’ll have ample practice time throughout the camp week to experience our newly updated practice rooms outfitted with Steinway and Boston pianos and receive coaching from dedicated counselors.

Piano

• Dr. Mia Kim (UCM)
• Dr. Carolyn True (Trinity University)
• Dr. Albert Kim (UCM)
• Dr. Rhoda Jeng (Goucher College)

Voice

• Dr. Stella Roden (UCM)
• Dr. Jackson Thomas (UCM)

Ensembles

• Dr. Corey Seapy (UCM)
• Dr. Mark Bonner (UCM)
• Dr. John Rutland (UCM)
• Ms. Tammy Spratley (UCM)

Music Technology

• Dr. Eric Honour (UCM)

Percussion

• Dr. Alex Smith (UCM)

Guitar

• Mr. Thomas Pender (UCM)

Special Guest Ensemble

• The Roadkill Quintet