Summer Camps & Classes
Summer Camps & Classes
The UNCSA Community Music School offers a wide array of engaging summer classes for students ages 5 through adults!
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available with many of our professional teachers over the 8 week summer session that starts June 8, 2026. Complete an inquiry on our Private Lessons page to recieve a call about scheduling private lessons.
Voice Camp: Learn to Sing in a Summer
Voice Camp: Learn to Sing in a Summer!
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30 to 7:00 PM
July 21 - 30 (4 classes)
Ages 8 to 12
$175
Instructors: Kathryn Muhlenkamp, Alicia Purcell, Alex Pawlus, Kristin Schwecke, and
Krista Steinour
Love to sing but not sure HOW? Join the CMS voice faculty this summer for a two-week
exploration into the fundamentals of singing through a series of 4 90-minute sessions
introducing breathing, tone, presentation and expression.
Singers' Summer Tune Up
Voice Camp: Singers' Summer Tune Up
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 to 7:30 PM
June 9 - 25 (6 classes)
$250
Adult Students
Instructors: Kathryn Muhlenkamp, Alicia Purcell, Alex Pawlus, Kristin Schwecke, and
Krista Steinour
This course is designed for both new and experienced adult singers who want to deepen
their knowledge of singing and strengthen their voices. Topics include improving your
breathing and diction, effective warm ups, and singing in different styles. Each session
is geared toward exploring both choral and solo singing.
Band Together Summer Camp
Band Together summer day camps provide comprehensive music education opportunities to students in rising grades 7 through 9, designed to foster strong music individual and ensemble skills and develop leadership potential. Students may register for 1 to 2 weeks of instruction meeting Monday-Friday on the campus of UNCSA between July 21 and August 1. Scholarship opportunities are avaialble.
Junior Appalachian Musicians Summer Day Camp
Junior Appalachian Musicians Summer Camp for Adults
July 20 - 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Adults
$150
Join us for a week of old-time music at the Junior Appalachian Musicians Summer Camp for Adults. Open to all experience levels, this relaxed, community-focused program offers group instruction and jam sessions in instruments like fiddle, banjo, guitar and more — all centered on learning by ear and playing together.
Led by a team of expert tradition bearers and educators, the week concludes with a joint performance alongside youth campers on Friday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a casual reception. Come as you are and join the jam.