1-week day camp
July 28 – August 1, 2025, Monday – Friday / 9am – 4pm Dates and times are expected but still tentative.
Location: Eastman School of Music
Age: entering grades 5-9
Terry Fonda Smith, director
Spend a week at Eastman making music with people just like you- who love playing, learning, and creating, all in a supportive and fun environment. This is an exciting day camp (commuting students) for students entering grades 5-9 (current grades 4-8). We meet daily, Monday through Friday, from 9am – 4pm with activities that include ensemble rehearsals (band and string orchestra), music and movement, percussion (for all), and World Music. On our final day, we will show off the results of our adventures to friends and family in a performance!
Performance: Friday August 1, 2025 / 3:30pm / Location TBD
Program Information
This program is for students entering grades 5-9 that have at least two years’ experience on their instrument and are playing at a NYSSMA level 2 or Suzuki book 2 or higher. A teacher’s letter of recommendation is part of the application so that appropriate music can be selected for the ensembles. No audition necessary. What is required? A great attitude and a desire to explore the world of music!
Instruments accepted are bowed strings, winds, brass, and percussion.
Not included this year are voice, piano, guitar, or harp.
Tuition: $430
–Please note that payment is not due at the time of registration. The student will be billed.
-Also note that housing and meals are not included/available. Students should pack a lunch every day (refrigeration not provided).
Discounts:
- 10% off for ECMS Students enrolled both semesters of current year
- 25% tuition waiver for eligible UR employees
Sample Schedule*
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Students are dropped off at Eastman |
| 9:15am | Band or String Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 10:15am | Ukulele Class |
| 11:15am | Band or String Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 12:15pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Hand Drumming Class |
| 2:00pm | Balinese Gamelan Class |
| 3:00pm | Creative Motion and Movement Class |
| 4:00pm | Students are picked up at Eastman |
*There are 3 groups alternating classes throughout the day, meaning the schedule order for each student will vary!
Here is full program information as well as answers to frequently asked questions. Updated 7/13/23.
“Adventure Camp offered my daughter a great mix of different ways for making music. She thrived being among so many people, adults and kids, who care about music the way that she does.” — Adventure Music Camp parent
“The final concert was awesome. I was particularly impressed with the gamelan performance–the kids definitely exceeded my expectations!” — Adventure Music Camp parent
(Both forms are required)
Registration deadline: July 1, 2025
After the deadline, potential registrants will be contacted as to whether space remains.
