Boise State Music Summer Camps
Our new summer camp offerings offer an engaging and inspiring experience for young musicians of all skill levels. Participants can dive into specialized programs such as the Low Brass Camp, Strings Camp, and Wind Band Summer Camp, each led by expert faculty and musicians. These camps provide tailored instruction, ensemble opportunities and workshops to help students enhance their skills, explore their passion for music and connect with peers who share their enthusiasm. Held on the beautiful Boise State campus, these camps are the perfect blend of education, performance and fun!
Low Brass Camp
Low Brass Camp provides an environment for trombone, euphonium, and tuba students to explore their instrument and develop the proper skills needed to excel. The camp is open to students entering grades 6-12 and graduating seniors. Students have the opportunity to break into focus groups based on ability level. Topics addressed include chamber music, proper embouchure, breathing, tone production, musicality, ensemble playing, proper warm-up techniques, instrument care, jazz improvisation, music theory and performance art.
Strings Camp
The Boise State Summer Strings Camp is for young musicians playing string instruments who will be in grades 7-12 for the 2025-26 school year and includes techniques classes, string orchestra rehearsals, chamber music coaching and more.
Wind Band Summer Camp
This camp welcomes students entering grades 7–12 on traditional band instruments—flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba and percussion. Our camp includes instrument-specific instruction, high school and middle school groups like woodwind, brass, and percussion ensembles; concert ensembles; and more. The faculty will be headlined by nationally and regionally recognized musicians alongside Boise State faculty.