CSMA Summer camps

Harp Camp

Coming Summer of 2025!

The most angelic sounding camp imaginable! Offered by Artist Teacher, Jillian Lopez, for intermediate to advanced harp players from middle school aged students to adults. Participants will receive instruction in a range of musical literature spanning from jazz, pop, classical, Celtic, contemporary, and musical theatre on either pedal harp or lever harp. Career development and performance masterclasses will also be given by acclaimed harpists Lynne Aspnes and Jillian Lopez!

Brass Camp

June 11 - 13, 2024

Summer Brass Camp is open to students high school age and older. Workshops for Horn, Trumpet, Trombone and Euphonium/Tuba will allow students to improve their individual playing and collaborative skills. These three days of camp will be packed with small and large ensemble workshops, rehearsals and masterclasses led by University of Redlands Brass Faculty and conclude with a final concert open to the public.

Summer Theatre Intensive

July 22 - August 2, 2024

Welcome to the University of Redlands Summer Theatre Intensive!  This two-week training program immerses young artists in classes that awaken and grow their talent, curiosity, and enthusiasm for performing. Led by actor and University of Redlands instructor, Allison Scarlet Jaye and other industry professional guest artists, the program will include training in acting, musical theatre performance, voice and movement, and audition techniques, and conclude with a showcase performance of monologues, scenes, and musical numbers. Emphasis is placed on developing authenticity and supporting each young artist’s individuality.

Open to ages 13-18, the University of Redlands Summer Theatre Intensive lays the groundwork for young artists to be competitive in college, university, and entertainment industry auditions and apply their gained skills to an exciting journey in the arts and beyond.

Youth Choir Camp

July 15 - 19, 2024

Youth Choir Camp is a one week day camp open to ages 5-16. Training Chorus (ages 5-7) will meet from 9:00 - 10:00am each day. Youth Choir (ages 8-16) will meet from 9:00am - 12:00pm each day. A final concert for both groups will be given on Friday, July 19 at 5:00pm.

In addition to preparing various songs for performance, participants will receive theory and sight-reading training, and have the opportunity to connect with one another through bonding activities and musical games. No experience is necessary!

Summer Cello Workshop

July 22 - 27, 2024

The Summer Cello Workshop (SCW) began in 2017 as a collaborative effort led by Lucy Cahuantzi, while in her second year of graduate studies at University of Redlands.  SCW is a comprehensive 6 day music program for young cellists. The schedule is filled with private lessons, monitored individual practice time, cello ensemble coaching sessions, cello orchestra rehearsals and daily performance classes. The week culminates with Masterclasses and a Cello Extravaganza Concert of student cello quartets and cello orchestra.

Piano Camp

July 29 - August 2, 2024

The University of Redlands Piano Camp is a unique summer program encompassing a wide variety of study and exploratory experiences for Intermediate and Advanced Pianists, ages 10-18. Located on the beautiful University campus, the Camp provides a rich, stimulating, focused and fun environment. The goal is to enhance a student’s enjoyment of the piano and foster a deeper appreciation of music while working together with teachers and other students in a supportive community. Camp activities are oriented toward exploring the world of music through interactive classes, with opportunities for both solo and ensemble performance.