Come Join Us!

The University of Montana Piano Camp has a long history of being a favorite event for young pianists eager to concentrate on improving their musicianship and performing skills, as well as improve their knowledge of theory, composition, jazz, ensemble playing, and many other important components of musicianship during a week-long intensive study of piano.  The UM Piano Camp offers students the opportunity to study and work closely with a distinguished faculty of pianists and musicians who will also offer special interest topics and workshops throughout the week.  Recreational activities, picnics, hikes to the M, faculty and student recitals, and more round out this memorable week.  We would love to have you join us!

Who:

Student pianists entering 7th grade through recent high school graduates.

Registration: DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 by NOON.    

Schedule:

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Public Concerts

Please plan to join us for our concerts that feature faculty and students during the week.  All concerts take place in the Music Recital Hall in the music building, and are open to the public and free of charge!

Faculty Recital Wednesday, June 19th, 1:15pm
Student Solo Recital, Friday, June 21st, 6:00pm
Final Camp Recital, Saturday, June 22nd, 10:00am

Placement Auditions

1. Submit a recording of two contrasting pieces. Please send files or links to your recordings to Dr. Hahn at christopher.hahn@umontana.edu
2. List several pieces you have worked on in the past 12 months.
3. Submit a letter of recommendation from your piano teacher.
4. Recordings must be submitted as soon as possible after applying in order to assure proper placement in camp ensembles.

In order to help match students for duets and piano team pieces, it is necessary for all campers to submit a recording of solo repertoire currently being studied. Letters of recommendation and repertoire lists can be emailed directly to Dr. Hahn at christopher.hahn@umontana.edu

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Geared toward curious and adventurous musicians, Week 2 has the largest enrollment and has the most diverse offerings for those who want to explore different kinds of music. Offering band, jazz, strings, world music and song writing.

Who?

Band Instruments: Entering 7th grade through recent graduates

Baritone/Euphonium, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophones, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba. If you play a traditional band instrument listed above and also play Drumset, Piano, Guitar or Bass, we'd love to have you play in jazz band. 

String Instruments: Entering 8th grade through recent graduates

Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass

String Instruments: Entering 1st through 7th grade

Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass - Register through the Missoula Symphony Association

Registration: DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 by NOON.

So Many Options!

Exploratory Sessions

Events, Concerts & Recreation

Schedule

2024 Band Instruments Schedule

2024 String Instruments Schedule

Public Concerts, Events & Recital

    Parents and family are encouraged to attend. All on-campus events are free.

• Monday - Solo Night (faculty, counselors & campers), 7:00 PM, Music Recital Hall.
• Tuesday - Paddleheads Anthem & Pep Band, 7:05 PM, Ogren Field (tickets required)
• Wednesday - City Band @ Bonner Park, 8:00 PM, (students are just watching)
• Thursday - Small Ensemble Night, 7:00 PM, Music Recital Hall.
• Friday - Final Large Ensemble Concert, 3:30 PM, Music Recital Hall and Dennison Theatre.

Placement Auditions

Woodwinds & Brass:

• Chromatic scale from as low as you can comfortably play to as high as you can comfortably play.
• 2 minutes of a piece of your choice that shows your technique and musicality.
• Sight reading.

Percussion: TBD

Strings: TBD

Come join us!

This camp is for students of all levels interested in spending a week having fun learning more about jazz! Each camper will play in a big band (5) and a small group (10), take improvisation (7 levels), jazz theory, have an opportunity to learn from professionals in the field and learn alongside our world-class faculty. Faculty performances and fun activities throughout the week. The UM Summer Jazz Camp is open to instrumental students and is held on the University of Montana campus. Please join us for this incredible week of jazz education, making friends and spectacular music.

Who:

Ages: Entering 7th grade through recent graduates.

Camp Instrumentation

For the best educational experience, we will accept the following instruments on a first-come, first-served basis.  Once we have reached this instrumentation, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

As of 6/18/24 all spots for DRUM SET are FULL. Additional drum set registrations will be placed on our wait list. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Tapper at robert.tapper@umontana.edu

*Campers should plan on bringing their own amps and drum sets.

Commuter

Cost includes tuition, lunches, t-shirt and camp pictures. Dinners are also included in the cost for Week 2 - Band Instruments and Week 3 - Jazz Instruments. You may purchase a dinner option for $70/wk. for camps where dinner is not included. Meals are at our award winning UM Food Zoo.

Resident

Cost includes tuition, three meals per day, t-shirt and camp pictures. Residents of the UM Music Camps stay on campus in one of our dormitories and eat at our award winning Food Zoo cafeteria. One music camp counselor is assigned to supervise ten campers in the dorms. Students are separated on different floors by gender indentity with enforce curfews.  

Rooms are furnished with twin beds, closet, drawers, table, chair, curtains, mattress pad, pillow w/case, 2 flat sheets, 2 small towels, 1 wool blanket and free wireless internet. You are encouraged to bring bath & face towels, washcloth, soap, shampoo, personal care items.

All Campers

• Lockers will be available for your use and assigned at the time of registration.  Locks will be provided and there will be no charge for their use.
• Typical summer attire. Final performance will be camp shirts.  
• Your instrument(s)!  Be sure they are in good working order and clearly marked with personal identification. Percussionists need to bring their mallet/sticks bag for Week 2. Week 3 jazz campers need to bring their own drum kit. 
• All necessary musical accessories - a folding music stand, rosin, extra reeds, valve/slide oil, cork grease, rock stops, mutes, and any other items which apply directly to your instrument.
  

Week 2: Band Campers

• Bring a music lyre for the Missoula Paddleheads game.

Other items to consider:

• Recreational equipment (frisbees, footballs, basketballs etc.)
• Snacks
• Games
• Headphones or ear buds
• Phone Chargers
• Sunscreen
• Umbrella or raingear if the forecast is wet. 
• Optional - mosquito repellent and sunscreen

Resident Campers:

Meals for resident campers will be provided from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch for Weeks 2 & 3 and through Saturday breakfast for Week 1. Campers can bring their own snacks and extra money for food or souvenirs. Most meals are in the UM Food Zoo with the exception of Sunday dinner (School of Music lawn), Wednesday lunch (Caras Park) and Wednesday dinner (cookout at Bonner Park).

Commuter Campers:

Week 2 - Band Instruments and Week 3 - Jazz Instruments: All lunches and dinners are included in the price of the camp.

Week 1 - Piano and Week 2 - Strings: All lunches are included in the price of the camp. Dinners can be purchased for $70/wk.

• Purchasable at Passport Parking (hourly and daily)