Summer Camps
TCU Summer Music Institute
Dear Summer Music Families and Friends,
TCU is pleased to offer our fun and educational music camps and workshops this summer! Click on “Summer 2025 Camps and Workshops” below to find out more information.
Registration is open—please select your camp or workshop from the dropdown menu below. Also, pay attention to the registration deadlines to avoid late fees.
Please check this page for further event updates.
Thank you for your support!
Dr. Paul A. Cortese, director
The TCU Summer Music Institute provides an intensive, yet fun-filled educational experience through two-, three- and four-day camps and workshops. Middle school, high school, and college-age students participate in a variety of masterclasses, rehearsals, concerts, and recreational activities in a welcoming and supervised environment.
Students have the opportunity to stay on campus, interact with TCU faculty, and experience what it’s like to be a musical Horned Frog.
Texas Chamber Music Institute | May 30- June 8| Juliette Herlin, Liz Lee and Michael Bukhman
TCU Band Camp | June 8-14 | Brian Youngblood (Camp Director) & Bobby R. Francis (Artistic Director)
TCU Percussion Camp | June 17&18| Brian West
TCU Flute Workshop | June 24&25 | Shauna Thompson
TCU Clarinet Workshop | June 24&25 | Corey Mackey
TCU Saxophone Workshop | June 26&27 | Allen Cordingley
Welcome to SMI’s Overnight Resident Experience! At TCU, we’re all about making sure your son or daughter has a safe, fun, and memorable stay while they explore, learn, and make lasting musical friendships.
Our trained counselors supervise participants at all times, ensuring everyone’s well-being and safety. All participants will share a room, paired by age and/or grade. Rooms and bathrooms are gender segregated. Does your son or daughter want to room with a friend? We’re happy to accommodate roommate requests, so that participants can share in their summer music experience together. Please remember to include your request on the registration form.
For sleeping arrangements, beds are extra-long twins—you’ll need to provide linens, a pillow and a blanket. Sleeping bags are okay too. Also, make sure to pack a towel and shower essentials so your participant is fresh and ready for another day of music fun!
Meals are served at the BLUU (TCU dining facility), where overnight participants will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast to kick off the day or a delicious dinner to wind down, we’ve got numerous items to choose from, including vegetarian options. Remember to let us know if your son or daughter has any food allergies.
When it comes to medicine, our staff will handle required medications with care, following the proper guidelines—please remember to send detailed instructions about dosage, frequency and time of day and if the medicine requires refrigeration.
Evening activities include a tour of the TCU School of Music and a Q&A session with TCU music students. Participants will also enjoy an evening concert (no phones permitted in the concert hall), followed by a snack and quiet time before lights out.
The Summer Music Institute is committed to positive and safe experiences both during the day and overnight in the TCU residence halls. Please let us know if you have other questions or concerns.
The following forms are required to be completed and returned to the TCU Summer Music Institute in order to participate in our summer programs: