Summer Camp
August 3–14, 2026
Learn Side-by-Side with Top Young Professional Musicians
For:
Young musicians ages 10-18
No audition is required at the time of application. Students must have at least one year of instrumental music experience in order to enroll.
When:
August 3-14, 2026
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm
Final registration deadline is June 30, 2026
Where:
Rutgers University, Camden Campus – Fine Arts Building/Gordon Theater
314 Linden Street, Camden NJ 08102
Tuition:
$645 for the full two weeks
- Register on or before April 17, 2026 for a 10% early-bird tuition discount
- We offer sibling discounts (first child pays full tuition, each additional child receives a 25% tuition reduction)
- Financial aid is available
About the Program:
The Symphony Summer Camp is a unique opportunity for young people to learn from our teaching artists, many of whom are current students or recent graduates of The Juilliard School in New York and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia – two of the top music conservatories in the country.
Professional musicians will play side-by-side with small groups of students for two weeks, exposing students to an exceptional level of talent and instruction. The program will culminate with a final concert where professionals and students play together in various small and large ensembles.
In addition to learning from professional musicians and conductors, students will have a chance to make important connections with influential teachers and musicians over the course of the program.
2025 Camp Faculty:
Flute - Emma Hammond
Oboe - Geoffrey Deemer
Clarinet & Saxophone - Eric Just
Trumpet - Joe Hart Trombone - Justin Moore
Percussion - Garrett Davis Violin - Xuan Yao and Nastasja Vojinovic
Viola - Clara Bouch and Jasmine Harris
Cello - Alfonso Gutierrez
Bass - Omar Martinez
Symphony Summer Camp tuition includes:
Instrumental Group Lessons: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Two (2) Elective Courses
Participation in at least one (1) Chamber Music Ensemble
Participation in at least two (2) large ensembles (Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Full Orchestra)
2026 Elective Courses
All-South Jersey Audition Prep
Students will work on all aspects of the All-South Jersey auditions: scales, solo pieces, and sight-reading. Please Note: Participants in this class will be expected to provide their own copy of the required solo piece for their instrument.
Composition
Participants will explore the basic concepts of creating chords, chord progressions, melodies, bass lines, and drum beats.
Introduction to Conducting
Learn basic conducting elements such as posture, beat patterns, score-reading, and more. If you’re interested in the role of a conductor, this is a great way to learn more about it in a relaxed environment!
Jazz Ensemble
Explore the world of jazz and acquire some basic musical skills and language needed to be a jazz musician.
Music Theory – Rhythm
Intimidated by sight-reading? The ability to fluently read rhythms plays a huge role in sight-reading ability. This year’s music theory class will explore a wide variety of common rhythmic patterns and teach strategies for figuring out tricky rhythms on the fly.
World Music
Take a musical tour of the world and learn about traditional music from the countries of India, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico.
Register Today!
We encourage aspiring young musicians to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to play and learn side-by-side with highly talented professionals! The tuition rate of $645 covers the entire program (35+ hours of instruction and performing experience) for the full two weeks. Full and partial need-based scholarships are available.
The registration deadline is June 30, and we expect our classes to fill up quickly, so register today for the 2026 Symphony Summer Camp!