• Saxophones play in Chapman's Musco Center for the Arts
Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music

Instrumental Music Camp

»Summer Instrumental Music Camp for High School Musicians

 
Join us for the Chapman University Overnight Instrumental Music Camp for woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion. Open to all students entering grades 9-12. Our dedicated camp faculty and instructors are committed to creating an exciting, positive, fun and rewarding musical experience for every participant. Join us for a week of music, learning and fun!

Camp Highlights

  • Wind Symphony
  • Woodwind, Brass, String and Percussion Chamber Music
  • Elective classes, including Film Music Composition, Music Technology, Song Writing, Conducting and Jazz Improvisation
  • Solo (optional) and chamber ensemble performances daily in a studio class setting
  • Special guest lectures and classes
  • Masterclasses on your instrument with Chapman University faculty
  • Fun evening activities hosted by night counselors

Camp Information

Camp includes:

  • Dorm Room (double occupancy)
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Camp music and t-shirt
  • Final performance in Musco Center for the Arts on July 11th, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)

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Registration & Tuition

Registration Period

  • February 1, 2025 through May 1, 2025

Camp Tuition

  • Early Bird Pricing - 2/1/25 through 3/17/25 (8:59 a.m.)
    • $1295
  • Regular Pricing - 3/17/25 (9:00 a.m.) through 5/1/25
    • $1495

Financial Assistance

  • Limited financial assistance is available. Please email music@chapman.edu for more information.
Enroll early, as space fills up quickly!

Accommodations

Campers stay in an on-campus Chapman University dormitory (girls-only/boys-only), and pre-screened adult chaperones are provided. Rooms are based on double occupancy with a private bathroom.

  • Check-In: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025
  • Check-Out: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025

Daily Schedule (subject to change)

Below is a sample daily schedule (9 a.m.–9 p.m.). A finalized scheduled will be e-mailed to all participants:

  • Breakfast
  • Large Ensemble rehearsal
  • Electives
  • Sectionals/Master Class
  • Lunch
  • Small Ensembles
  • Electives
  • Audition and Recital Preparation
  • Large Ensemble rehearsal
  • Dinner
  • Special Event/Group Activity

Suggested Packing List

Here is a suggested list of items for your camper to pack:

Clothing

  • Casual, summer clothing for six (6) days
  • Jacket/sweatshirt 
  • Pajamas
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Concert clothing
    • Instrumental Campers: concert black attire—pants, shirt/blouse or dress, black shoes
    • Vocal Campers: camp t-shirt (provided), pair of nice jeans, black closed-toe shoes
Bedding
  • Sheets and blankets (or sleeping bag)*
  • Pillow
* Optional mattress topper or extra blanket as mattresses are very firm.

Bathroom Supplies

  • Towel and wash cloth
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
  • Deodorant
  • Hairbrush
  • Shower shoes/flip flops (if desired)
Other/Optional
  • Phone and charger
  • Sheet music for solo piece
  • Money is not required or needed, but there may be a few opportunities to purchase beverages, ice cream, snacks or Chapman gear, if desired.

Refunds and Cancellations

In the event you must cancel your registration for any reason:

  • Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing.
  • Request for cancellation due to illness, accident, or death in the family requires documentation. Upon receipt of documentation, a full refund will be issued, less any applicable cancellation fee. Verification must be received no later than three (3) days after the scheduled start date.
  • Please allow 46 weeks to receive your refund.

Camp Cancellations:

  • Cancellations for any reason prior to 6/1/25 will receive a full refund less a $100 cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations for any reason between 6/2/25 and 7/5/25 will receive a full refund less a $250 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds for cancellations on or after 7/6/2025.

The 2025 Instrumental Music Camp is generously sponsored by

The Klein Legacy Foundation

and

Christine & Lon Cross