Come have a great musical experience and bond with current CJA choir members! Students will spend the week honing their musical talents and working on a final performance for the last day of camp.

Rock 101 camp is for beginners 7-12 years of age. No experience needed. Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities!

The SIUE Summer Band Camp provides students the opportunity to develop individual and ensemble instrumental performance skills, and exposure to varied musical activities, including performances, clinics, and sectionals led by SIUE faculty and students.

The SIUE Summer Jazz Camp is available for students of all experience levels entering grades 8-12. Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department.

The Percussion Institute is a "total percussion camp" for students in grades 6-12. Clinicians and artists from around the region/country come to teach and perform at this unique module. The Institute is modeled under a "total" format, meaning all major percussion performance areas (snare drum, mallets 2/4, timpani, drumset, world, marching percussion, etc) are addressed. Camp shirts will be available for purchase once at camp.

Violin, viola and cello students are welcome! Join us for camp just in time to refresh your summer practice! A day at camp includes: Orchestra, Chamber Music, Electives, Daily Recitals, Private Lessons for Everyone, and Performance Zone. Please note: Students do not need to be Suzuki students to participate in our camp, but should be able to play at approximately a Suzuki book 2 level and above. Students must be able to read music.

The 2025 SIUE Vocal Arts Camp is an opportunity for middle & high school singers (ages 12-18, grades 7-12) to share a summer full of exciting opportunities in a wide range of music genres and in different settings, including: Solo and ensemble singing, Exploring classical and contemporary repertoire, Annual talent show, and a Festival showcase concert in Dunham Hall Theatre

Make music, make friends, and have fun while doing it during our summer classes. It’s not about hitting the right note or being the best-it’s about enjoying the experience, having fun, and picking up some new skills and friends along the way.

Millikin University’s School of Music is pleased to offer its Summer Piano Camp for students ages 12 and up (including adult students). Over the course of six days, intermediate to advanced students will have the opportunity to refine their skills at our all-Steinway school under the guidance of Dr. Chung-Ha Kim, Dr. Jun Hong 'Ivan' Jiang, Dr. Samuel Gingher and Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi. Activities include masterclasses, private lessons, pedagogical presentations, collaborative piano, faculty and student recitals, and competition opportunities. This camp will conclude with a formal student gala recital in Kaeuper Hall, which will be open to the public. Additionally, participants will have a chance to enter the Millikin Piano Camp Competition and compete for awards and $4,000 Millikin Music Scholarship. The competition includes junior, senior, piano ensemble, and concerto categories. There will be lots of individual one-on-one instruction as well as collaborative opportunities. This year's focus will be on music by Franz Liszt and Women Composers.

The Chaminade Band Camp is a fun way for students to expand their musical skills while performing with students with similar interests. Students will gain experience performing in a variety of settings: full band, small group and Jazz. In addition, students will listen to great music and will create their own musical composition.

The SIUE Summer Jazz Camp is available for students of all experience levels entering grades 8-12. Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department.

The Percussion Institute is a "total percussion camp" for students in grades 6-12. Clinicians and artists from around the region/country come to teach and perform at this unique module. The Institute is modeled under a "total" format, meaning all major percussion performance areas (snare drum, mallets 2/4, timpani, drumset, world, marching percussion, etc) are addressed. Camp shirts will be available for purchase once at camp.

Elementary Music Camp will incorporate musical activities including playing instruments, musical composition, and movement through various activities focused on collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving.

Rock 101 camp is for beginners 7-12 years of age. No experience needed. Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities!

Drumming from the Inside Out Leadership Class. This class is for those seeking to build leadership, confidence, and social skills and to have a lot of fun doing it. No drumming experience needed. You will use drums for health and wellness exercises to increase confidence and self-awareness, along with strategic leadership mapping we will identify goals or dreams while creating a plan of action to complete. (Ages 8-12)