Age: 7 - 14

Price:

Early enrollment (apply before March 1): $149, Regular enrollment (apply after March 1): $199, All siblings receive 20% discount, $40 material fee per student

Application Deadline: Students accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

Audition: None, no experience required

When: Camp hours: 9:00 - 3:00 each day

Anderson camp dates: June 10th - 14th, July 8th - 12th, July 15th - 19th

Greenville camp dates: June 24th - 28th

Where:

Anderson camps will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Anderson, SC.

Greenville camps will be held at West Greenville Baptist Church in Greenville, SC.

Are you ready for Summer 2024?! At Sounds of Carolina, we are gearing up for our biggest, best summer yet! Our summer camps are structured to appeal to musicians of all levels. Campers will enjoy playing music in groups with new friends, learning about the mechanics of music, having fun creating their own music themed crafts, spending time playing outside in the sunshine, and much more! This is the perfect camp if you are looking for a traditional summer camp style infused with musical learning.

Details not yet posted

This consortium is a fun and intense one-week summer program for artistically gifted & talented middle school students (rising 7th-9th graders, dance and theatre rising 6th-9th). In the ninth year of existence, this summer’s program is poised to be the best yet! Students eligible will receive an invitation through district email with the registration link (parents will receive the same email).

MIDDLE SCHOOL Camp

Age: Middle School

Price: $170 (Commuter Only)

Scholarships: Not specified

Application Deadline: None listed

Audition: None listed

When: June 3 - 6, 2024, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Byrnes High School - Freshman Academy; 100 Rowe St, Duncan, SC 29334

HIGH SCHOOL Honors Clinic

Age: High School

Price: $40

Work Study Available

Application Deadline: None listed

Audition: None listed

When: Friday, June 7th, 2024, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (concert to follow)

Where: Byrnes High School - Freshman Academy; 100 Rowe St, Duncan, SC 29334

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can apply

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition video required

When: June 23 - 29, 2024

During this intensive one week program, band and string students grow their artistry, knowledge, and confidence through performing ensembles, lessons, and master classes on their instruments. Electives include Music Theory, Global Musical Styles, Conducting, World Drumming and Yoga.

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can apply

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition video required

When: July 7 - 12, 2024

This one week intensive workshop for advanced strings players will feature daily chamber rehearsals, lessons and master classes in an energetic and supportive environment. A formal recital at the end of the program will feature all students in performance. Electives include Chamber Literature, Stage Skills, Jazz Improvisation and Yoga.

Age: Rising 7th - 11th Graders

Price: $200 (Commuter Only)

Scholarships: Free tuition for students at Berea Middle and High School, Carolina Academy, Lakeview Middle School, Southside High School, Tanglewood Middle School

Application Deadline: None listed

Audition: None listed

When: Dates not yet listed

The Fine Arts Center of Greenville, SC was established in August of 1974 as the first specialized arts school in the state of South Carolina. Students at the Fine Arts Center are artistically talented and wish to take an intensive pre-professional program of study. Students apply and are selected on the basis of talent, interest, and commitment to their discipline and study. Students are provided advanced comprehensive arts instruction in the areas of architecture, theatre, dance, visual arts, music, creative writing, or digital filmmaking.

Age: 12 - 18

Price: Resident Campers $625, Commuters $500, Private Lessons $35 each

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Applications open on February 1, 2024

Audition: Seating audition on first day

When: Dates not yet listed

Talented musicians from across the country join together on the beautiful Furman campus to build not only musicianship skills but life-long friendships. For ages 12-18, the students perform in one of four large ensembles (a full symphony orchestra, a string orchestra, and two concert bands) and may audition for a jazz ensemble, various chamber groups, or perform as a soloist on the Honors Solo Recital. In addition to the ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and master classes, the camp offers courses in basic musicianship, conducting, yoga for musicians and history.

Age: 14 -18

Price: $8,950 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition video due by Feb. 15th

Audition: Audition Video Required

When: June 21 - August 4, 2024

Orchestral performance forms the heart of the Brevard Music Center. Students who play orchestral instruments may enroll in the Orchestral Studies program for an intensive summer training experience. The High School Division is open to students who are at least 14 by the start date of their program and have not yet completed one year as a full-time college student. The program is a six-and-a-half week session, with numerous concerts presented by the High School participants during that time.

Age: 14 - 29

Price: $5950 Full Session or $3400 Half Session (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition video due by March 15, 2024

Audition: Audition Video Required

When: Full Session: June 21 - July 20, 2024 (four weeks) Half Session 1: June 21 - July 6, 2024 (two weeks), Half Session 2: July 6 - July 20, 2024 (two weeks)

Under the direction of Professor Adam Holzman, Brevard's Classical Guitar program is an intensive course of study offering numerous lessons, small ensemble coachings, and masterclasses and technique classes for guitarists.

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can apply

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition video required

When: June 23 - 29, 2024

Piano Ensemble Camp: Through daily lessons, classes and ensemble rehearsals students will expand and refine their keyboard skills. Our state of the art instrument collection features numerous concert grands, including two Steinway Bs. Electives include Music Theory, Piano Literature, Yoga, Conducting and World Drumming.

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can apply

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition video required

When: July 7 - 12, 2024

Piano Solo and Chamber Music Intensive Camp: This one week intensive workshop for serious piano players will feature daily chamber rehearsals, lessons and master classes in an energetic and supportive environment. A formal recital at the end of the program will feature all students in performance. Electives include Chamber Literature, Stage Skills, Jazz Improvisation and Yoga.

Age: 12 - 18

Price: Resident Campers $630, Commuters $510, Private lessons: $35 per half hour session (optional, limit of 2)

Scholarships: Not specified

Application Deadline: Applications open Feb. 1st

Audition: Come to camp prepared with 2 performance-ready works

When: Dates not yet listed

Talented musicians from across the country join together on the beautiful Furman campus to build not only musicianship skills but life-long friendships. For ages 12-18, the students perform in one of four large ensembles (a full symphony orchestra, a string orchestra, and two concert bands) and may audition for a jazz ensemble, various chamber groups, or perform as a soloist on the Honors Solo Recital. In addition to the ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and master classes, the camp offers courses in basic musicianship, conducting, yoga for musicians and history.

Age: 14 -29

Price: $8950 Full Session or $4950 Half Session (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition video due by March 15, 2024

Audition: Audition Video Required

When: Full Session: June 21 - August 4, 2024 (six weeks), Half Session 1: June 21 - July 13, 2024 (three weeks), Half Session 2: July 13 - August 4, 2024 (three weeks)

The Piano program at Brevard offers students the chance to work with world-renowned faculty. Each year the program enrolls more than seventy students. Pianists may attend for the full six-week term or for either the first or the second half session. Most students select the full term. Full Session and Session 2 students will also participate in the BMC Chorus. In 2024, the BMC Chorus will join the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in the season finale performance on August 4.

Details not yet posted

This consortium is a fun and intense one-week summer program for artistically gifted & talented middle school students (rising 7th-9th graders, dance and theatre rising 6th-9th). In the ninth year of existence, this summer’s program is poised to be the best yet! Students eligible will receive an invitation through district email with the registration link (parents will receive the same email).

Age: 5 - 18

Price: $170 (Commuter Only)

Scholarships: Not specified

Application Deadline: Accepting applications until program is full

Audition: None listed

When: July 23 - 26, 2024

Where: First Presbyterian Church Greenville;

200 West Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601

Greenville Youth Chorale (GYC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit choral arts organization based in Greenville, S.C. with the mission to develop and inspire young singers through excellent choral performance and instruction.

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can apply

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition video required

When: June 16 - 22, 2024

Spend a week in downtown Greenville immersed in all aspects of singing at the SCGSAH Voice Program! Each day will consist of classes, rehearsals and lessons in classical, Broadway and jazz styles. Electives include Dance, Acting, and Keyboard for Singers, among others.

Age: 14 - 18

Price: Resident Campers $630, Commuters $510, $35 per half hour session (optional, limit of 2)

Scholarships: Not specified

Application Deadline: Applications open on February 1, 2024

Audition: Come to camp prepared with 2 performance-ready works

When: Dates not yet listed

The Young Artist Vocal Experience is an intensive one-week summer workshop for young singers ages 14-18. Talented musicians from across the country join together on the beautiful Furman campus to build not only musicianship skills but life-long friendships. Board or Commute. Vocal styles taught: musical theater, opera, sacred, art song, oratorio. Participants have the opportunity to develop their skills through voice classes, acting classes, master classes, student recitals, faculty recitals, alumni recitals and special topic sessions. Instructors are Furman University voice faculty and Furman vocal performance alumni. Upgrade your student’s camp experience with optional private lessons.

Age: 14-18, including rising HS freshmen and graduating HS seniors

Price: $4950 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition video due by March 15, 2024

Audition: Audition Video Required

When: July 13 - August 4, 2024

The Classical Voice program is for high school singers ages 14-18 who plan to pursue vocal studies in college. Each student receives two private lessons per week, in addition to individual and group coachings on chamber music. Students have extensive work on the foundations of foreign language diction, how to act the song, collaboration with other voices and/or instruments which are performed at weekly recitals, masterclasses, and a program of solo songs and staged opera scenes. As available, students are also invited to audit rehearsals of Brevard's Janiec Opera Company.

Age: 14-18, including rising HS freshmen and graduating HS seniors

Price: $4950 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition video due by March 15, 2024

Audition: Audition Video Required

When: June 21 - July 13, 2024

The Musical Theater program is for high school singers ages 14-18 interested in pursuing studies in musical theater in college. The focus of our training is to provide students with the tools to be the best singing actor they can be. Classes provide skills training in singing, dancing, acting, and how to tell a story through song. Each student receives two private voice lessons per week, in addition to other ensemble coachings. Extensive training will be provided on acting the song, which marries vocal technique with acting intentions.

Age: Camp is open to rising 3rd to 9th graders learn to play/advance your skills

Instruments: Banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar

Price: Depending on school lunch status. Free lunch $100, reduced lunch $140, paid lunch (includes homeschooled students $210 (Commuter Only)

Application Deadline: Students accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

Audition: None listed

When: July 17-21, July 10-14, 8:30 - 4:00

Where: Holly Springs Center; 120 Holly Springs School Rd., Pickens

The Traditional Arts and Music (TAM YAM) Camp was held at the Holly Springs Center located at 120 Holly Springs School Rd in Pickens, July 10-14th and July 17-21, 2023. The camp was open to ALL (from ANYWHERE) rising 3rd-9th graders. In the mornings instruction was offered by local musicians in the traditional instrument of their choice (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and banjo—all levels). Afternoons were spent doing a variety of activities: clogging/square dancing, creek play, candle making, pottery, intro to dulcimer, orienteering, and more. Since camp was located at the beautiful Holly Springs Center in Northern Pickens County, there was excellent access to classes in their School of Mountain Arts. Additionally campers were offered Classes in Academic Enrichment for one hour each day (CAREs time). These included a blend of STEM activities, nature study, local history, and book/writing activities.

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can apply

Instruments: Not specified

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition video required

When: June 16 - 22, 2024

Our Jazz summer program's two level tracks include daily classes on improvisation and jazz theory, as well as numerous combo, big band and jam groups. A unique side by side format allows students and faculty to rehearse and perform together every day. Electives include Global Styles, World Percussion, and Arranging, among others.

Age: 8th-12th grade (Current 6th and 7th grade students considered by teacher recommendation)

Instruments: Students of all instruments can apply

Price: Residential Campers $530, Commuters $410

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Applications open on Feb. 15th, 2024

Audition: None listed

When: June 25-29, 2023

A joint program of Furman Music and the non-profit Greenville Jazz Collective, the camp is a unique experience designed to encourage High School students of all levels to fuel their jazz performance skills. Current 6th and 7th grade students considered by teacher recommendation. Students will take daily classes in jazz theory, improvisation, and jazz history, and perform in a big band and/or jazz combo. The camp includes evening faculty recitals, social events, improvisation sessions and a final student concert. Students of all instruments can apply. Board or Commute.

Audition deadline has passed

Instruction at Blue Ridge Guitar Camp will focus on intermediate to advanced bluegrass guitarists, or those players of intermediate to advanced general experience who strive to learn about the bluegrass guitar style. Our definition of bluegrass guitar includes a rhythm and lead focus. Players who’ve spent more time playing rhythm than lead should apply, players who’ve spent more time playing lead than rhythm should apply, folks that play and sing should apply.

Audition deadline has passed

We are looking for pickers in the intermediate to advance level. What exact level of player that ends up at the camp depends on the pool of applicants that we have to choose from. Since there is no application fee there isn't much of a risk in applying whether someone thinks they are at the "right" level or not. We are looking for engaged learners who are eager to listen and learn from some of the best, we want students who are just excited about the banjo as we are and that are banjo nerds to the core! While the camp will be working on skill-building, we are putting together programming that will build up banjo players with a holistic approach, an approach that will hopefully have a long-lasting effect on each players' ability to improve even after the camp is over.

Age: 14 - 29

Instruments: Bass / Electric Bass, Bass Trombone, Drums, Guitar, PianoBass / Electric Bass, Bass Trombone, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone (Alto), Saxophone (Baritone), Saxophone (Tenor), Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals

Price: $1950 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition video due by March 15, 2024

Audition: Audition Video Required

When: June 4 - 15, 2024

Under the direction of Michael Dease, the Jazz Institute @ Brevard is committed to providing an authentic, immersive experience in the jazz aesthetic while refining the elements of musical and personal discipline, integrity, and passion. If you are seeking to take your musical abilities to the next level, look no further, you are in the right place. Students will participate in big band / combo classes and performances, private lessons, recording sessions, and mentoring opportunities with world renowned faculty and guest artists.

Age: Any South Carolina student in 7th - 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year who has at least one year of band, orchestra, or choir experience can apply.

Price: $700 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Priority deadline is January 10, 2024 (continue to accept applications until program is full)

Audition: Audition Required

When: June 16 - 22, 2024

Participants will study compositional techniques, songwriting and lyric writing, and explore current technology for notating and recording music. Electives include Global Styles, World Percussion and Arranging, among others. A live recording session ends this innovative program.

Age: 14-29

Price: $8950 (Residential Only)

Scholarships: Available

Application Deadline: Application and audition due by February 15th

Audition: Audition Required

When: June 21 - August 4, 2024

Brevard's composition faculty works closely with students and provides instruction through weekly private lessons and regular seminars. While in residence, students produce new works which are performed in a series of public concerts