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School of Music

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Design, Art & Performance

Summer Music Camps

Middle School Band Camp

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Middle School Band Camp runs June 8-12, 2026 and is open to rising 7th–9th graders—beginners welcome! This camp brings together young musicians from across Tampa Bay for a fun, immersive week of ensemble playing, masterclasses, and electives taught by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty and experienced local educators. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ will learn in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Music facilities and experience life on a college campus.

This day camp runs 9 AM–5 PM, with lunch and snacks provided. Cost for registration is $400 per student. 

Registration is now closed.

Contact: devindedon@usf.edu 


High School Band Camp

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ High School Band Camp runs June 22-26, 2026 and is open to rising 9th–12th graders. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ will rehearse in ensembles, participate in masterclasses, and choose from engaging electives such as songwriting, conducting, and leadership. Instruction is provided by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty and experienced teachers from across Tampa Bay.

Both Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Overnight campers will experience life in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ dorms, staying right across from the School of Music. Cost for overnight tuition is $600 and includes all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt. Cost for day campers is $400 and they receive lunch and dinner, all evening activities, and a t-shirt.

Join us for a week of growth, music, and community on the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ campus!

Registration is now closed.

Contact: devindedon@usf.edu  


Jazz Band Camp

Running June 14–18, 2026, the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Jazz Camp is open to rising 9th–12th graders interested in growing as jazz musicians. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ will rehearse in jazz ensembles, jazz combos, participate in sectionals and masterclasses, and explore electives designed to strengthen improvisation, theory, and stylistic understanding—all led by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty and experienced jazz educators from across Tampa Bay.

Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Cost for overnight campers is $625 and they will stay in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ dorms located near the School of Music, with all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt included. Cost for day campers is $425 and they receive lunch, dinner, evening activities, and a t-shirt.

Registration is now closed.

Contact: devindedon@usf.edu  


ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Drumline and Front Ensemble Camp

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Drumline & Front Ensemble Camp runs June 14-18, 2026 and is open to rising 10th–12th graders, as well as incoming college freshmen preparing to audition for the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Drumline. This intensive camp focuses on developing strong technique, musicality, and ensemble skills through sectionals, masterclasses, and full-group rehearsals led by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty and experienced percussion educators from across Tampa Bay.

Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Cost for overnight campers is $650 and they will stay in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ dorms near the School of Music, with all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt included. Cost for day campers is $450 and they receive lunch, dinner, evening activities, and a t-shirt.

Registration is now closed.

Contact: devindedon@usf.edu  


Da' "Bull" Reed Camp

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Double Reed Camp runs July 13 - 17, 2026 and is designed for improving performance and reed-making skills. All students will have opportunities to play in ensembles and participate in performance classes as well as reed-making master classes.

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Double Reed Camp is for all oboe, English horn, and bassoon players, ages 13 and older. Cost for residents is $650 and cost for non-residents is $525.

Contact: Amy Collins, Adjunct Professor of Oboe, acollins@oboe.net