*Availability: Limited spots remain. Scroll down to see which camps are full and which ones still have availability.
Whether your child is beginning their musical journey, enhancing their skills, or wanting to try a new instrument, Asheville Music School offers half-day and full-day camps for kids (ages 4-18) running weekly from June 12th - August 11th. Each week is a different fun theme with different age groups, instruments, and musical styles.
Camp Details:
Teen Pop Rock Camp: June 12-16 (ages 12-18, 9 AM - 4 PM) - FULL
This camp week is ideal for students who are in junior high and high school and enjoy a more challenging environment. Students typically learn and perform 4-5 songs in just one week! Previous concerts included songs by The Avett Brothers, Twenty-One Pilots, Bob Marley, and Vance Joy. Campers will be placed in bands with 4-6 peers of similar skill level and musical taste. To fully enjoy this camp week, we suggest students have at least 1-2 years of previous music lessons and/or ensemble experience.
Appalachian Music Camp: June 12-16 (ages 7-15, 9 AM - 12 PM) - FULL
Spend the morning playing fiddle tunes! And, not just on the violin. Most acoustic string instruments are welcome, including violin (of course) as well as guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, and more. Learn to comp harmonies while your neighbor takes a turn on the melody. We will learn & jam with classic Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes and cross over to other American styles of the fiddling tradition including blues and ragtime. Instrument required to participate in this camp.
Pre-Teen Pop Rock Camp: June 19-23 (ages 9-13, 9 AM - 12 PM) - limited spots remain
This camp is ideal for younger students, beginners, and those who may need a little extra guidance through individual and small group instruction. Kylie Brown is an experienced classroom teacher and music instructor, and will ensure students have fun while learning a lot! Previous concerts included songs by The Beatles, Jason Mraz, Katy Perry, and Coldplay. Campers can learn a new instrument during our elective period. The week will culminate in a concert for family and friends.
Ukulele Camp: June 19-23 (ages 7-10, 9 AM - 12 PM) - FULL
Uke camp is a chance for your child to jam with other kids! We will learn to play the ukulele, sing popular songs together, and perform on the last day of camp. No experience necessary, but you will need your own uke.
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Music Explorations Camp: June 19-23 & July 10-14 (ages 4-6) - FULL
Music Explorations is a great way for young beginners to explore music, sound, rhythm, and various instruments in a fun and encouraging group setting. We will be taking a journey around the world to discover the music of diverse cultures and regions. Children will get to dance and move, experiment with various instruments, sing tunes, and experiment with their own music-making. This camp will provide opportunities for your child to develop social skills, group interactions, aural and visual skills.
June 19-23: 1pm-4pm.
July 10-14: Two sessions: 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm.
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Rock Camp: June 26-30 (ages 10-18, 9 AM - 4 PM) - FULL
Come learn more than just how to play songs, learn how to play in a band! Students will gain confidence and leadership skills through making their own arrangements of classic and modern rock tunes. Previous summer rock bands have performed songs by The White Stripes, Pink Floyd, The Clash, Green Day, and The Rolling Stones. Campers will perform and rehearse in one large ensemble, with breakout sessions for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Students will perform a final concert for family and friends. One year of previous music lessons and/or ensemble experience suggested.
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Song Circle Voice Camp: July 17-21 (ages 8-11, 9 AM - 12 PM) - FULL
Come join the singing fun in Song Circle camp! This camp provides a welcoming, supportive environment for singers (or wanna be singers!). Beginning singers will be supported by group songs and get the chance to try their own voice in short, easy solos. Developing and more advanced singers can build their performance experience and learn techniques for harmony singing. Each day will consist of learning songs as a group, with small solos or harmony sections. Songs will range from camp classics, pop and rock standards, Disney favorites, to contemporary hits.
Beginner Suzuki Strings - Harry Potter theme: July 24-28 (ages 4-8, 9 AM - 12 PM) - limited spots remain
Calling all beginning Suzuki wizards! Join us for our week-long half-day camp geared for beginning violin students using the Suzuki method, with a Harry Potter twist. Students will learn the basics of violin playing to set them up for a lifelong love of music, while being transported into the world of Harry Potter with a sorting hat, personally chosen wand, games, decorations, and tons of fun! Instrument required to participate in this camp.
Suzuki Strings Camp - Harry Potter theme: July 31-Aug 4 (ages 5-12, 9 AM - 4 PM) - limited spots remain
Come join in on the magic, music and merriment of Hogwarts Camp of Violin and Musicality. We will have wand practice, a Quidditch game, field trip(s), as well as plenty of music making.This camp is for string students with at least 6 months of experience on their instrument. Instrument required to participate in this camp.
Open Jam Camp: Aug 7-11 (ages 9-16, 9 AM - 12 PM) - limited spots remain
Back for a 2nd year, Open Jam Camp is a great way to get started in the rock band setting. Any instrument is welcome, but we ask that you have at least 1 year of experience. This camp is a great way to expand your musical horizons and collaborate with your peers. Instrument (or voice) required.
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