University of South Florida

School of Music

USF College of The Arts

Summer Music Camps

Middle and High School Band Camp
Band Camp Details and Information - Click Here!
June 10 - 14, 2024
Camp runs from 9am-9pm daily. Open performances will take place on Friday afternoon, and camp dismisses at 5pm on Friday June 14.

The USF Summer Band Camp provides experiences and opportunities for woodwind, brass, and percussion students to expand their individual and ensemble musicianship skills. Students will receive instruction from USF's outstanding faculty and students, as well as talented teachers from the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

Open to all students with at least one full year of study on their instrument; students will submit a brief video audition for ensemble placement only. All are welcome!

Register here!
Payment link here!
Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Sings!
Vocal Camp Details and Information - Click Here!
June 10 - 13, 2024
Camp runs from 9am-9pm daily. Open performances will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 7pm, and camp dismisses at the completion of the performance.

USF Sings! gathers students from diverse vocal music experiences to learn, create and perform together. In addition to Camp Chorus, participants will deepen skills and explore interests through core classes and student-driven labs. Commuter and resident options are available.

Open to rising 9th-12th graders with a passion for singing. All experience levels are welcome. Come sing with us!

Register here!
Payment link here!
Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Summer Jazz Camp: Honors Big Band
Honors Big Band Details and Information - Click Here!
June 10 - 13, 2024
Camp runs from 9am-9pm daily. Open performances will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 7pm, and camp dismisses at the completion of the performance.

The Jazz Camp will include USF Jazz Faculty Tom Brantley (USF Jazz Ensemble I director and Trombone Studio Professor), James Suggs (Jazz Trumpet and Director) of USF Jazztet, Larue Nickleson (USF Combo Director and Jazz Guitar ), and Pablo Arencibia (Jazz Piano). Big Band, jazz combos, improvisation classes, and masterclasses.

Enrollment by audition, details on the camp page linked above!​

Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Drumline and Front Ensemble Camp
Drumline & Front Ensemble Camp Details and Information - Click Here!
June 17, 18, 20, 21 (M, T, Th, F)
(no camp on June 19 due to Juneteenth Holiday)
Camp runs from 9am-5pm daily.
Final performance/end of camp: Friday June 21 3pm

The University of South Florida Summer Drumline Camp provides percussion students with experiences that will allow them to expand their musicianship at the individual and ensemble levels. The focus of our camp centers around techniques related to Snare Drum, Tenor Drums, Bass Drums, and Front Ensemble. Throughout the week, campers will refine basics in technique and musicality. In addition to fundamentals, campers will learn integrated exercises and full ensemble music that will be performed at Friday's exhibition.

Open to rising 9th-12th graders.

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All questions regarding camp specifics: kvonkampen@usf.edu
All questions regarding registration and scholarships: summermusiccamps@usf.edu


Da' "Bull" Reed Camp

The USF Double Reed Camp has been cancelled this year due to re-organization. Please check back for updates regarding the 2025 camp.

Contact: Amy Collins, Adjunct Professor of Oboe, acollin6@usf.edu