猎奇重口

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School of Music

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Welcome to the 猎奇重口 Summer Music Camp.  Since 1952, we have been offering the summer camp that has become a tradition for 猎奇重口ns and many from around the country. Music camp is a great time to interact with student musicians from around the region while learning from UM's music faculty, invited guest experts and our team of college counselors. Whether you are a serious all-state level musician or someone who just loves playing, the UM Summer Music Camp has a place for you.

Camps

Week 1 - Piano - June 15-21

  • Who: Student pianists entering 7th grade through recent high school graduates.

  • Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025 by NOON

Week 2 - Band, Jazz, Popular Music, Strings & World Music - June 22-27

  • Who: Student musicians entering 7th grade through recent high school graduates

    • String Instruments entering 1st thru 7th grade, register through the 

  • Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2025 by NOON

Week 3 - Jazz - July 20-25

  • Who: Student musicians entering 7th grade through recent high school graduates

  • Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY JULY, 9, 2025 by NOON

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Registration

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Costs

Commuter

Cost includes tuition, lunches, dinners, t-shirt and camp pictures. Meals are at our award winning UM Lodge Dining Center.

Single Week Commuter cost 

Week 1 Piano $525, Week 2 Band Instruments $450, Week 2 String Instruments $450, Week 3 Jazz $575
Commuter - Single Week Cost Includes
Week 1 - Piano $525 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 2 - Band Instruments                                                 $450 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 2 - String Instruments $450  Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 3 - Jazz $575 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners

Two Week Resident cost

Week 1 Piano & Week 2 Band Instruments $918, Week 1 Piano & Week 2 String Instruments $878, Week 1 Piano & Week 3 Jazz $990, Week 2 Band Instruments & Week 3 Jazz $963, Week 2 String Instruments & Week 3 Jazz $923
Commuter - Two Weeks Cost Includes
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - Band Instruments $877  Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - String Instruments           $877 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 1 - Piano & Week 3 - Jazz $990 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 2 - Band Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $922 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners
Week 2 - String Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $922 Tuition, Lunches & Dinners

Resident

Cost includes tuition, three meals per day, t-shirt and camp pictures. Residents of the UM Music Camps stay on campus in one of our dormitories and eat at our award winning Lodge Dining Center. One music camp counselor is assigned to supervise ten campers in the dorms. Students are separated on different floors by gender identity with enforce curfews.  

Rooms are furnished with twin beds, closet, drawers, table, chair, curtains, mattress pad, pillow w/case, 2 flat sheets, 2 small towels, 1 wool blanket and free wireless internet. You are encouraged to bring bath & face towels, washcloth, soap, shampoo, personal care items.

Single Week Resident cost 

Week 1 Piano $850, Week 2 Band Instruments $750, Week 2 String Instruments $750, Week 3 Jazz $815
Resident - Single Week Cost Includes
Week 1 - Piano $850   Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 2 - Band Instruments                                                 $750    Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 2 - String Instruments                                    $750   Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 3 - Jazz $815  Tuition, Lodging, All Meals

 Two Week Resident cost

Week 1 Piano & Week 2 Band Instruments $1440, Week 1 Piano & Week 2 String Instruments $1440, Week 1 Piano & Week 3 Jazz $1499, Week 2 Band Instruments & Week 3 Jazz $1408, Week 2 String Instruments & Week 3 Jazz $1408
Resident - Two Weeks Cost Includes
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - Band Instruments $1440  Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 1 - Piano & Week 2 - String Instruments           $1440 Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 1 - Piano & Week 3 - Jazz Instruments $1498 Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 2 - Band Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $1408 Tuition, Lodging, All Meals
Week 2 - String Instruments & Week 3 - Jazz $1408 Tuition, Lodging, All Meals

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General Information

PRIVATE LESSONS

If you are interested in a private lesson with one of the camp staff members, please sign up and pay $25 at the Sunday check-in. Cash only please. In most cases, private lessons are limited to one per week. You are encouraged to bring music (method books, solo music, ensemble music).

WHAT TO BRING

ALL CAMPERS

  • Lockers will be available for your use and assigned at the time of registration.  Locks will be provided and there will be no charge for their use.
  • Please bring clothing appropriate for the two student performances, one on Thursday evening and the final performance on Friday late afternoon. For these occasions, nice casual dresses or skirts and tops, slacks with short-sleeved shirts, with or without tie, are suggested. For Jazz Camp performances, comfortable pants/shorts and camp shirts are suggested.
  • Other items to consider:
    • Tennis and other recreational equipment (Frisbees, etc.)
    • Snacks
    • Games
    • iPods/earphones etc
    • Phone Chargers
    • Any other reasonable items to be used during recreation/free time.

RESIDENT CAMPERS

Resident campers will be staying in one of the UM residence halls on campus, with university music students serving as full-time counselors. One music camp counselor is assigned to supervise ten campers in the dorms. Students are separated on different floors by gender identity with enforced curfews.

Mail from family and friends can be sent to the following address and will be distributed daily.

[Student Name]
C/O UM Music Camp
UM School of Music
32 Campus Dr., 7992
Missoula, MT  59812-7992
Suggested Items to Bring:
  • A good, loud alarm clock!!!!!!
  • Typical summer attire for casual wear - it's usually warm but do bring some warm clothing and a jacket.
  • An electric fan!  Of course, we don’t know what the weather will be like when you are here, but dormitory rooms are not air-conditioned.
  • Any other personal items that will help your stay be comfortable and fun
  • Optional - mosquito repellent and sunscreen
  • Umbrella and/or rain gear for rainy days

Remember, the camp is just one week long, and those of you living on campus should plan wisely and pack accordingly.

What is provided for dorm residents:
  • A room key/card
  • Meal pass
  • Mattress pad
  • 2 sheets, pillow
  • Pillowcase
  • Blanket
  • 2 bath towels are provided for each camper in the dorms
(ALL items must be returned at week's end for a complete checkout) - don't lose anything - the 'fines' are not fun to pay! (There is a $100.00 fine for a lost key, for example!)
Not Provided:
  • Hand towels and washcloths
  • Soap and shampoo and other personal care items

MEALS

Resident Campers:

All meals for resident campers will be provided from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch for Weeks 2 & 3 and through Saturday breakfast for Week 1. Campers can bring their own snacks and extra money for food or souvenirs. Most meals are in The Lodge with the exception of Sunday dinner (School of Music lawn), Wednesday lunch (Caras Park) and Wednesday dinner (cookout at Bonner Park).

Commuter Campers:

All lunches and dinners are included in the price of the camp starting with dinner on Sunday evening and ending with lunch on Friday.