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Summer Music Camp 2025


Unleash Your Musical Potential

Austin Soundwaves Summer Music Camp 2025

Immerse yourself in a world of music this summer! Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or ready to take your skills to the next level, our immersive 5-day camp offers an unforgettable musical journey for students ages 7-17.

  • Two exciting tracks: Explore & Create (no experience needed) and Level Up & Lead (1-6+ years of experience)

  • Full-day, week-long program culminating in a showcase performance

  • Multiple locations across Austin

  • Daily guest artist performances and workshops

  • Innovative electives like recording, conducting, and instrument building


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FAQ

AGES

  • Explore and Create is geared toward students ages 7-11 with or without playing experience.

  • Level Up and Lead is geared toward band and orchestra students with 1-6 or more years of playing experience.

  • Send an email to info@austinsoundwaves.org with any questions about which track to select.

CAMP DAY

  • Activities take place between 9am and 3:30pm

  • Early drop-off at 8:30am is included as part of tuition

  • Late pick-up from 3:30 to 5:30pm is available for an additional flat fee per camper

TUITION

  • $380 per student

  • Optional $100 fee for late pick-up between 3:30pm and 5:30pm

  • Need-based tuition assistance is available for families that qualify

DAILY ACTIVITIES

  • Ensemble rehearsals and group classes

  • Daily lunchtime concerts by special guest artists 

  • Team-building activities and games 

  • Performance party and camp showcase 

  • Numerous electives to present at the camp showcase 

  • Sectionals and audition prep for Level Up and Lead students 


ABOUT AUSTIN SOUNDWAVES

Austin Soundwaves is an arts education nonprofit that provides a variety of music programs throughout the community. We started in 2011 with 42 students at a single school and have since served more than 4,200 students at nearly 40 schools in grades K-12 throughout the greater Austin area. Last year alone, we worked with 1,100 students through 30+ school programs, partnerships, and camps. Our Summer Music Camp launched in 2018 as an orchestra camp and we are so excited to expand our camp for all ages and experience levels. Learn more about our amazing teachers and team here.


SUMMER MUSIC CAMP STAFF

Erika Perera

Orchestra Director and Bass Teaching Artist

Christina Cuellar

General Music and Woodwinds Lead Teaching Artist

patrick Slevin

Executive Director at Austin Soundwaves
Explore and Create Coordinator

Rohan Joshi

High Strings Teaching Artist and Improv

 

Meredith McaLMON

Low Strings Teaching Artist

Mary Speight

Program Director at Austin Soundwaves
Summer Music Camp Director

Jorge Villalba

Low Brass Teaching Artist

Luis Diaz

Woodwinds Teaching Artist

 

Dr. Hermes Camacho

Deputy Director at Austin Soundwaves
Level Up and Lead Coordinator

Mika Syms

Cello Teaching Artist

Bethony Harnden

General Music and Explore and Create

Heather Busk

General Music and Explore and Create

 

Abi Bellorin

Strings Teaching Artist

Jason Lespron

General Music

Wesley Diaz

Strings