Camp Offerings

Come join in on the magic, music and merriment of Hogwarts Camp of Violin and Musicality. We will have wand practice, a Quidditch game, and plenty of music making.

This camp is for string students with at least 6 months of experience on their instrument. But, we do have a new Harry Potter themed camp for very beginners, the previous week! Scroll back up to learn more.

IMPORTANT: Instrument required to participate in this camp. Rental options are available at Acoustic Corner, Music & Arts, and at AMS on a limited basis.

Spend the afternoon playing fiddle tunes! And, not just on the violin. Most acoustic string instruments are welcome, including fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, bass, and more. Learn to comp harmonies while your neighbor takes a turn on the melody. We will learn & jam with classic Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes and cross over to other American styles of the fiddling tradition including blues and ragtime, using O’Connor Method as a guide and establishing roots of musical joy that will last a lifetime.

IMPORTANT: Instrument required to participate in this camp. Rental options are available at Acoustic Corner, Music & Arts, and at AMS on a very limited basis.

Jazz Camp is a great place for the advancing musicians to learn how to play jazz. Reading music is recommended but not required. Available for all instrumentalists and singers, we will explore standard jazz repertoire and styles, music theory, improvisation, common jazz rhythms, phrasing, and song forms.

Audition video or interview may be needed upon request.

Camp is 1pm-4pm with the exception of Wed. Aug 12: 1pm-7pm

This hands-on, in-the-recording-studio camp covers the fundamentals of a music recording, with a focus on basic recording and mixing techniques. Campers will learn essential signal flow, mic placement, Digital Audio Workstation usage, and approachable tools to help bring their recordings to life. No instrumental or vocal skills required, only an interest in the production side of music making. In this half-day camp (plus one full-day recording session), campers will become acquainted with the gear in AMS’s Sound Lab; plan out a recording session in which they’ll be their own lead engineers; produce, mix and even master their work into a finished song.

Open Jam Camp is a great way to get started with improvisation and playing in a rock band. Any instrument welcome! Whether you're building confidence on your instrument, or you've been rocking out for years, this camp is a great way to expand your musical horizons and collaborate with your peers.