Summer Camps & Workshops

The SPCM offers summer camps and workshops for ages kindergarten through post-college.
Learn more about our programs below!

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2025 St. Paul Chamber Music Institute (SPCMI) | June 29 - July 6
2025 Summer Music Camp for Kids | July 14 - 25
2025 Summer Music Camp for Kids - Session II | August 4-8
2025 Brass Camp | August 11 - 15

DATES: June 29 (arrival) - July 6 (departure)

TUITION: $1800 (includes room & board)

ELIGIBILITY: The institute is open to college, graduate, and pre-college (grades 7-12) string and piano students—individually or in pre-formed groups. Enrollment is limited, and early application is strongly encouraged.

Applications due February 15, 2025

DATES: July 14 - 25, Mon - Fri (10 days), 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with extended care available until 5:00 PM

TUITION: $685 (includes $175 deposit due upon registration); extended care $12 per day

ELIGIBILITY: completed K–6th grade, no experience necessary!

Questions? Email us at: summer.camp@thespcm.org

April 14, 2025 Update: Camp at CAPACITY - please consider the NEW Summer Camp Session II!

DATES: August 4-8, Mon - Fri (5 days), 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with extended care available until 5:00 PM

TUITION: $380 (includes $125 deposit due upon registration); extended care $12 per day

ELIGIBILITY: completed K–6th grade, no experience necessary!

Questions? Email us at: summer.camp@thespcm.org

DATES: August 11 - 15, Mon - Fri (5 days);
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, lessons scheduled 12:00-1:00 pm & 2:00-2:30 pm (Advanced)

*NEW THIS YEAR: Intermediate and advanced students will have side-by-side playing with faculty members daily from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

TUITION: $75 deposit due at the time of registration; $265 for students leaving at or before 1:00pm (beginners), $325 for advanced students

ELIGIBILITY: 6-year-old beginners through intermediate and advanced middle and high schoolers

****If you are not sure where your experience level may be, we encourage you to contact us, and one of our brass faculty would be happy to provide you with some guidance!

DATES: Tuesdays June 10 - August 12 (no meeting on July 1) totaling 9 rehearsals; Concert on Friday evening, August 15th, 2025

TUITION: $300 payable upon registration; or monthly installments of $100 due: upon registration, May 15, and June 15

ELIGIBILITY: Adult amateur musicians, 18+. Players should have a few years of playing experience and be at an intermediate level.