SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
Welcome to the University of Montana Summer Music Camp. Since 1952, we have been offering the summer camp that has become a tradition for Montanans and many from around the country. Music camp is a great time to interact with student musicians from around the region while learning from UM's music faculty, invited guest experts and our team of college counselors. Whether you are a serious all-state level musician or someone who just loves playing, the UM Summer Music Camp has a place for you.
Camps
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:
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
- Submit a recording of two contrasting pieces. Please send files or links to your recordings to Dr. Hahn at christopher.hahn@umontana.edu
- List several pieces you have worked on in the past 12 months.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from your piano teacher.
- 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
Come Join Us!
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!
Band |
Strings |
Symphonic Band or Concert Band | Senior Orchestra or Junior Orchestra |
Instrumental Masterclasses | Instrumental Masterclasses |
Small Ensembles | Sectional |
Exploratory Sessions (choose 2) | Exploratory Session (choose 1) or Chamber Music |
Private Lessons (optional) | Private Lessons (optional) |
Exploratory Sessions
Brazilian Drumming | Mariachi |
Jazz Band | Reed Making (Oboes & Bassoons only) |
Jazz Improvisation | Song Writing |
Events, Concerts & Recreation
Out-to-Lunch @ Caras Park | Cookout & City Band Concert @ Bonner Park |
Missoula Paddleheads Baseball Game and Pep Band | Small Ensembles Concert |
Faculty & Counselor Feature | Final Large Ensemble Concert |
Outdoor Games on the Campus Oval |
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
Trombone - 24 | Saxophone - 30 | Guitar* - 8 | Drumset/Vibes* - 12 |
Trumpet - 24 | Piano - 8 | Bass* - 12 |
*Campers should plan on bringing their own amps and drum sets.
Registration: DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by NOON.
Placement Materials
Please read the "Jazz Camp Placement Information" page along with the corresponding short excerpts for alto and bari saxophone, trumpet and tenor saxophone, trombone, bass, piano, guitar and vibes.
Schedule
2024 Schedule - COMING SOON
*If you have any questions, please email Rob Tapper at robert.tapper@umontana.edu or call 509.280.2284.
Margaret BaldridgeWeek 2 Violin & Viola, Camp Director |
Joanna BergWeek 2 Flute |
Jennifer CavanaughWeek 2 Oboe |
Brian ClaxtonWeek 3 Drums |
Kevin ClearyWeek 2 Orchestra |
Adam CollinsWeek 2 Cello |
Noah DurnellWeek 2 Oboe Reed Making
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Johan ErikssonWeeks 2 & 3 Saxophone |
Christopher HahnWeek 1 Piano
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Steven HeslaWeek 1 Piano |
Toddy KellyWeek 3 Trumpet
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Ben KirbyWeek 2 Tuba, Euphonium, Composition |
Madeleine FolkertsWeek 2 Horn
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Christopher KirkpatrickWeek 2 Clarinet |
Matthew KnightWeeks 1 & 2 Piano
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Robert LedBetterWeek 2 Percussion |
Jacob Michael LoganWeek 2 Bassoon |
Brendan McGlynnWeek 2 Trumpet |
Sam McKenzieWeek 2 Band & Jazz Band |
Skyler MendellWeek 3 Trumpet |
Luis MillánWeek 2 Orchestra
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Kyara NelsonWeek 2 Violin
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Logan O'Connell BakerWeek 2 Bassoon Reed Making
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Connor RacicotWeek 3 Piano
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Owen RossWeek 3 Guitar
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Joel SchnackelWeek 2 String Bass
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Tommy ScipleWeek 3 Bass
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James SmartWeek 2 Camp Director, Wind Symphony
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David Stewart Week 3 |
Rob TapperWeek 2 & 3 Camp Director, Trombone, Jazz |
Margery WhatleyWeek 1 Piano |
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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.
Commuter - Single Week | Cost | Includes |
Week 1 - Piano | $445 | Tuition & Lunches* |
Week 2 - Band Instruments | $395 | Tuition, Lunches & Dinners |
Week 2 - String Instruments | $395 | Tuition & Lunches* |
Week 3 - Jazz | $495 | Tuition, Lunches & Dinners |
Commuter - Two Weeks | Cost | Includes |
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - Band Instruments | $715 | Tuition & Lunches (Dinners for Week 2) |
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - String Instruments | $715 | Tuition & Lunches |
Week 1 - Piano & Week 3 - Jazz | $800 | Tuition & Lunches (Dinners for Week 2) |
Week 2 - Band Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz | $755 | Tuition & Lunches & Dinners |
Week 2 - String Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz | $755 | Tuition & Lunches (Dinners for Week 2) |
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.
Resident - Single Week | Cost |
Week 1 - Piano | $750 |
Week 2 - Band Instruments | $625 |
Week 2 - String Instruments | $625 |
Week 3 - Jazz | $750 |
Resident - Two Weeks | Cost |
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - Band Instruments | $1100 |
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - String Instruments | $1100 |
Week 1 - Piano & Week 3 - Jazz Instruments | $1200 |
Week 2 - Band Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz | $1100 |
Week 2 - String Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz | $1100 |
General Information
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
Resident campers will be staying in one of the UM residence halls on campus, with university music students serving as full-time counselors. One music camp counselor is assigned to supervise ten campers in the dorms. Students are separated on different floors by gender identity with enforced curfews.
Mail from family and friends can be sent to the following address and will be distributed daily.
[Student Name]C/O UM Music Camp
UM School of Music
32 Campus Dr., 7992
Missoula, MT 59812-7992
- A good, loud alarm clock!!!!!!
- An electric fan! Of course, we don’t know what the weather will be like when you are here, but dormitory rooms are not air-conditioned.
- Any other personal items that will help your stay be comfortable and fun.
- Shower towel. (The towels provided are quite small.)
- Soap and shampoo
- Washcloth and handtowel
The dorm provides:
- A room key/card
- Meal pass
- mattress pad
- 2 sheets
- Pillow
- Pillowcase
- Blanket
- 2 bath towels
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)