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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