The camp day begins at 9:00AM and ends at 4:30PM, and lunch break is from 11:30AM-1:00PM. The camp schedule may be altered on Fridays to accommodate camp concerts and check out.

SESSION ONE: JUNE 14-19, 2026 

FEATURING: FLUTE, BASSOON, OBOE, SAXOPHONE, HORN, JAZZ, HARP and ORGAN

IOWA SUMMER FLUTE CAMP
Nicole Esposito, clinician and coordinator

NOTE: Limited to 12 participants. 

Designed for intermediate through advanced high school students. This camp includes lessons, master classes, group warm-up sessions, flute ensemble, and student concerts. This course is geared toward students who plan to pursue further studies in flute performance or music education. For master class performances, students should bring at least two prepared pieces (with scores). 

Enrollment in this camp is limited to 12 students, and there is a pre-screening process. If interested, please email Professor Nicole Esposito at: nicole-esposito@uiowa.edu. 
 

BASSOON
Benjamin Coelho, clinician and coordinator

Students enrolled in this camp will improve their overall playing on bassoon. The camp will include warm-up sessions, group lessons, one-on-one lessons, technique work, presentations on related topics, reed making and preparation, double reed ensembles, and student and faculty recitals. For additional information about Bassoon Camp, contact Professor Coelho at benjamin-coelho@uiowa.edu.

OBOE
Dr. Heather Macdonald, clinician and coordinator

Students enrolled in this camp will improve their overall playing on oboe. The camp will include warm-up sessions, group lessons, technique work, presentations on related topics, reed making and preparation, double reed ensembles, and student and faculty recitals. For additional information about Oboe Camp, contact Dr. Macdonald at heather.hautbois@gmail.com. 
 

NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMER SAXOPHONE CAMP 
Dr. Kenneth Tse, clinician and coordinator
NOTE: Limited to 12 participants.

Designed for intermediate through advanced high school students with a maximum number of 12 saxophonists. This camp includes master classes, group warm-up sessions, reed classes, quartet coaching, student concert, and saxophone ensemble! This course is geared toward students who plan to pursue a college degree in saxophone performance or music education.  Existing quartets and international students are encouraged to apply.  For master class performances, students should bring at least 2 prepared pieces (with scores).   Students will be required to practice at least 2 hours each day.

Enrollment in this camp is limited to 12 students. If interested, please contact Dr. Tse directly by email at kenneth-tse@uiowa.edu and provide him with the following information:

1. Name

  2. Number of years playing the saxophone

  3. Teacher's Name (Private lesson teacher, if applicable)

  4. Grade level

  5. Pre-screening material: Video of a performance of contrasting excerpts of your choice (no more than 5 mins). Accompaniment is not required.  

IMPORTANT: Students should not submit payment for Saxophone Camp using the online registration form that is used for the other camps. Students that are accepted into the camp by Dr. Tse will be sent a link for the Saxophone Camp Registration Form which can be used for registration and payment.

HORN (French horn)
Jacob White, clinician and coordinator

Students enrolled in the Iowa Summer Horn Camp will improve their performance skills and their knowledge about the horn (French horn). This intense but fun camp will include daily large group sessions including: morning warm-ups, breathing class to encourage efficient sound production, technique class to develop embouchure and improve left hand/tongue coordination, ear training to isolate and improve accuracy on and off the horn, repertoire class where students will be introduced to appropriate horn etudes & solo repertoire, performance anxiety to introduce several strategies for managing stage fright, and equipment, maintenance & repair.

In addition to these large-group sessions, students will participate in: small-group lessons, one-on-one lessons, and horn choir rehearsals (parts will be modified as necessary to include younger players)

The week will culminate in a recital featuring the student horn choir, faculty/student collaborations, and solo performances from students (volunteer-based). No one will be compelled to publicly perform but performing with the horn choir is highly encouraged. Participation in large horn choir provides a unique opportunity, especially for younger students, to be part of a chamber music performance while in the accepting environment of other horn players who will also be cracking, splatting, and missing notes.

For more information about Horn Camp, contact Jacob White at jacob-white@uiowa.edu. 

JAZZ
Curtis Taylor, clinician and coordinator

NOTE: Participation in Jazz Camp is limited to 50 students. We are accepting only 7 drum set players. 

To register, students must have at least 1 year experience playing in a jazz ensemble. 

Our jazz camp gives students opportunities to interact and perform with professional jazz musicians throughout a week of music-making in small group/combo settings. Areas of study will include jazz improvisation, jazz theory, ear training, basic arranging skills, and the art of jazz listening. Camp activities include rehearsals, masterclasses, classes, as well as recreation and entertainment programs. Camp concerts and recitals are free and open to the public. For additional information about Jazz Camp, contact Professor Taylor at: curtis-taylor@uiowa.edu. 

HARP
Erin Freund, clinician and coordinator

Students enrolled in this summer camp will improve their overall harp playing. This intense but fun camp will include warm up sessions, group lessons, one-on-one lessons, students/faculty concerts, and workshops on harp topics including theory, ensemble skills, gigging, instrument maintenance, practice strategies, and improvisation. 

For more information about Iowa Summer Harp Camp, contact Professor Freund at erin-freund@uiowa.edu. 

ORGAN
Dr. Gregory Hand, clinician and coordinator

Organ Camp is open to keyboardists with or without prior organ experience. Campers will receive daily organ lessons with UI faculty, learn about organ literature, music theory, and the fundamentals of organ building. Students will be required to practice 2 hours per day and will have access to the practice and concert organs in Voxman Music Building. For lessons, students with organ experience should bring 2-3 pieces, one of which should be performance ready. Students without organ experience should bring 2-3 pieces of suitable piano music (Baroque or Classical) that we can transfer to the organ. We will also provide you with organ music to use during the camp. Students must bring a pair of organ shoes. Special events will include faculty and student recitals. 

Scholarships from the Frederick T. Rahn Jr. Memorial Fund are available for camp organists. To apply, students should send a video of a performance (can be piano or organ) and a one-paragraph essay on their experience with organ to Dr. Hand at gregory-hand@uiowa.edu.