Summer Camp
Symphony Summer Camp
Learn, Perform, and Grow Alongside Professional Musicians
Symphony Summer Camp gives young musicians ages 10–18 the opportunity to develop their skills, perform in ensembles, and learn side-by-side with talented young professional musicians and teaching artists.
No audition is required to apply. Students should have at least one year of instrumental music experience.
2026 Camp Details
Dates August 3–14, 2026
Schedule Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location Rutgers University–Camden Campus Fine Arts Building / Gordon Theater 314 Linden Street Camden, NJ 08102
Tuition $645 for the full two-week program
Registration discounts:
- 10% early-bird tuition discount when registered by April 17, 2026
- 25% sibling discount for additional children
Need-based financial aid is available.
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
About Symphony Summer Camp
Symphony Summer Camp is a unique two-week music education experience where students learn from Symphony in C teaching artists, including current students and recent graduates of leading music conservatories such as The Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music.
Students work directly with professional musicians through group instruction, chamber music, and large ensemble experiences. Throughout the program, musicians play side-by-side with students, providing mentorship, guidance, and a deeper understanding of orchestral performance.
The camp concludes with a final concert featuring students and professional musicians performing together.
What Students Experience
Symphony Summer Camp tuition includes:
Instrumental Instruction
Students receive group instruction in:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Bassoon
- Horn
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Percussion
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Double Bass
Ensemble Opportunities
Students participate in:
- Chamber music ensembles
- Wind Ensemble
- String Ensemble
- Full Orchestra
Elective Courses
Students also choose two elective courses designed to expand their musical knowledge and skills.
2026 Elective Courses
All-South Jersey Audition Prep
Students prepare for All-South Jersey auditions by working on scales, solo pieces, and sight-reading skills.
Participants must provide their own copy of the required solo piece for their instrument.
Composition
Explore the fundamentals of creating music, including chords, chord progressions, melodies, bass lines, and drum beats.
Introduction to Conducting
Learn the basics of conducting, including posture, beat patterns, score reading, and more.
Jazz Ensemble
Explore jazz fundamentals and develop the musical skills and language needed to participate in a jazz ensemble.
Music Theory – Rhythm
Build sight-reading skills by exploring rhythmic patterns and learning strategies for approaching challenging rhythms.
World Music
Take a musical journey through traditional music from countries including India, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico.
2025 Camp Faculty
Our teaching artists include professional musicians and educators representing a wide range of instruments:
Flute Emma Hammond
Oboe Geoffrey Deemer
Clarinet & Saxophone Eric Just
Trumpet Joe Hart
Trombone Justin Moore
Percussion Garrett Davis
Violin Xuan Yao Nastasja Vojinovic
Viola Clara Bouch Jasmine Harris
Cello Alfonso Gutierrez
Bass Omar Martinez
Register Today
Give your young musician the opportunity to learn, perform, and grow alongside exceptional professional musicians.
The $645 tuition includes more than 35 hours of instruction and performing experience across two weeks of music-making.
Full and partial need-based scholarships are available.
Registration closes June 30, 2026.