Boise State Music Summer Camps
Our summer camp offerings, held on the Boise State campus, 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 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.
Discounts are available for families registering multiple students, or families with one student attending multiple camps.
For more information or to request a discount code, please contact us at music@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-3980.
Low Brass Camp
The Boise State 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.
Wind Band Summer Camp
This camp welcomes students entering grades 7–12 with at least one year of experience 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.
Strings Camp
The Boise State Summer Strings Camp is for young musicians playing string instruments who will be in grades 7-12 for the 2026-27 school year and includes techniques classes, string orchestra rehearsals, chamber music coaching and more.
Gem State Jazz Camp
Gem State Jazz Camp’s High School program is an immersive summer experience for developing jazz musicians entering grades 9–12. Participants should have at least one year of experience on a traditional jazz band instrument – contact the camp for exceptions or questions.
The camp is hosted on the Boise State campus. Students develop skills in small ensemble (jazz combo) and large ensemble (big band) settings while strengthening improvisation, theory, style, and articulation. The program also includes special topics classes, masterclasses with guest clinicians, evening faculty-led jam sessions, guest performances, a resident artist headlining concert, and concludes with a student showcase. Day camp, commuter, and overnight options are available.