Come have a great musical experience and bond with current CJA choir members! Students will spend the week honing their musical talents and working on a final performance for the last day of camp.

The SIUE Summer Band Camp provides students the opportunity to develop individual and ensemble instrumental performance skills, and exposure to varied musical activities, including performances, clinics, and sectionals led by SIUE faculty and students.

The SIUE Summer Jazz Camp is available for students of all experience levels entering grades 8-12. Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department.

The Percussion Institute is a "total percussion camp" for students in grades 6-12. Clinicians and artists from around the region/country come to teach and perform at this unique module. The Institute is modeled under a "total" format, meaning all major percussion performance areas (snare drum, mallets 2/4, timpani, drumset, world, marching percussion, etc) are addressed. Camp shirts will be available for purchase once at camp.

The 2025 SIUE Vocal Arts Camp is an opportunity for middle & high school singers (ages 12-18, grades 7-12) to share a summer full of exciting opportunities in a wide range of music genres and in different settings, including: Solo and ensemble singing, Exploring classical and contemporary repertoire, Annual talent show, and a Festival showcase concert in Dunham Hall Theatre

The Drum Major Camp is designed for students who will be the drum major at their high school in the fall and for those who aspire to be a drum major. Open to students who are drum majors, drum line (individuals or entire sections), or color guard (individuals or entire squads) and are entering 9th grade in Fall 2025 through students who graduate in May 2026.

Open to students who are drum majors, drum line (individuals or entire sections), or color guard (individuals or entire squads) and are entering 9th grade in Fall 2025 through students who graduate in May 2026. This camp is beneficial to the individual drummer as well as entire school drumlines. Students are encouraged to bring the instrument they will be using in the fall, to give them a valuable head start.

Millikin University’s School of Music is pleased to offer its Summer Piano Camp for students ages 12 and up (including adult students). Over the course of six days, intermediate to advanced students will have the opportunity to refine their skills at our all-Steinway school under the guidance of Dr. Chung-Ha Kim, Dr. Jun Hong 'Ivan' Jiang, Dr. Samuel Gingher and Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi. Activities include masterclasses, private lessons, pedagogical presentations, collaborative piano, faculty and student recitals, and competition opportunities. This camp will conclude with a formal student gala recital in Kaeuper Hall, which will be open to the public. Additionally, participants will have a chance to enter the Millikin Piano Camp Competition and compete for awards and $4,000 Millikin Music Scholarship. The competition includes junior, senior, piano ensemble, and concerto categories. There will be lots of individual one-on-one instruction as well as collaborative opportunities. This year's focus will be on music by Franz Liszt and Women Composers.

The Chaminade Band Camp is a fun way for students to expand their musical skills while performing with students with similar interests. Students will gain experience performing in a variety of settings: full band, small group and Jazz. In addition, students will listen to great music and will create their own musical composition.

The SIUE Summer Jazz Camp is available for students of all experience levels entering grades 8-12. Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department.

The Percussion Institute is a "total percussion camp" for students in grades 6-12. Clinicians and artists from around the region/country come to teach and perform at this unique module. The Institute is modeled under a "total" format, meaning all major percussion performance areas (snare drum, mallets 2/4, timpani, drumset, world, marching percussion, etc) are addressed. Camp shirts will be available for purchase once at camp.

High school band students will be seated on the basis of their camp auditions and prior experience. Renowned teachers from Illinois and neighboring states will conduct ensembles and teach master classes. All students will be featured in a performance on the final day of camp. Open to all students who play standard concert band instruments or percussion who are entering 9th grade in Fall 2025 through students who graduate in May 2026.

Join us and celebrate artists like Foo Fighters, Amy Winehouse, Imagine Dragons, Paramore and more in our 21st Century Modern Rock music camp.

High school band students will be seated on the basis of their camp auditions and prior experience. Renowned teachers from Illinois and neighboring states will conduct ensembles and teach master classes. All students will be featured in a performance on the final day of camp. Open to all students who play standard concert band instruments or percussion who are entering 9th grade in Fall 2025 through students who graduate in May 2026.

Jr. High school band students will be seated on the basis of their camp auditions and prior experience. Renowned teachers from Illinois and neighboring states will conduct ensembles and teach master classes. All students will be featured in a performance on the final day of camp.