USF School of Music - Summer Music Camps

The USF Middle School Band Camp runs June 8-12, 2026 and is open to rising 7th–9th graders—beginners welcome! This camp brings together young musicians from across Tampa Bay for a fun, immersive week of ensemble playing, masterclasses, and electives taught by USF faculty and experienced local educators. Students will learn in the USF School of Music facilities and experience life on a college campus.

The USF High School Band Camp runs June 22-26, 2026 and is open to rising 9th–12th graders. Students will rehearse in ensembles, participate in masterclasses, and choose from engaging electives such as songwriting, conducting, and leadership. Instruction is provided by USF faculty and experienced teachers from across Tampa Bay. Both Overnight and Day Camp options are available.

Running June 14–18, 2026, the USF Jazz Camp is open to rising 9th–12th graders interested in growing as jazz musicians. Students will rehearse in jazz ensembles, jazz combos, participate in sectionals and masterclasses, and explore electives designed to strengthen improvisation, theory, and stylistic understanding—all led by USF faculty and experienced jazz educators from across Tampa Bay. Overnight and Day Camp options are available.

USF Drumline & Front Ensemble Camp runs June 14-18, 2026 and is open to rising 10th–12th graders, as well as incoming college freshmen preparing to audition for the USF Drumline. This intensive camp focuses on developing strong technique, musicality, and ensemble skills through sectionals, masterclasses, and full-group rehearsals led by USF faculty and experienced percussion educators from across Tampa Bay. Overnight and Day Camp options are available.

The USF Double Reed Camp runs July 13 - 17, 2026 and is designed for improving performance and reed-making skills. All students will have opportunities to play in ensembles and participate in performance classes as well as reed-making master classes.