Summer Programs - Concord Community Music School

Thanks for joining us for an exciting line up of camps for summer 2025! Read on to learn more about our wide variety of camps, workshops, and more, for students of all ages. Most summer programs assume no prior musical experience, except where noted.

Please watch this page for summer 2026 offerings. Registration typically opens in February for our summer programs.

Music & Movement

For ages 5 months – 7 years

The Music School’s popular weekday Music & Movement classes are for our youngest musical learners, 4 months through 7 years, and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. A wide range of classes – from Bouncing Babies to Singers, Stompers, and Drummers, and even yoga – engage children from head to toe, and keep everyone moving, singing, and laughing. Not only are the “M+M” teaching methods proven to be the most effective way of giving young children a great start on a lifetime of music-making and creative expression, these sessions are a fun way for grownups to bond with their young ones and for families to learn new ways to create a musical life at home.

Movement Therapy in the Sensory Room

For ages 6 months – 10 years
Come explore movement and play in our sensory room! Read about emotions, be held by a swing, say hello to our bubble fish, play with a sensory bin, practice balance on our stepping stones and move and play how your needs move you today! Each session of movement and play will include other children in the same age range to enhance social-emotional learning in a safe and warm space.

Piano Dynamos Camp

For ages 9-15, with minimum of 1 year of study

Enjoy the company of your fellow pianists as you expand your musicianship skills! Sessions include ear training, theory, sight reading, improvisation, practice strategies and much more. Performance classes, supervised practice, art, and outdoor activities add to a fun week. Recommended ages 9-15. Elementary through early advanced levels accepted. (Minimum one year of study).

Summer String Camp

For ages 8-15, with minimum of 1 year of experience

This weeklong, full day string music camp is pen to all string players in the classical and folk traditions – violin/fiddle, viola, cello, ukulele, guitar, etc. This camp is recommended for ages 8 to 15 with at least one year of experience. String Camp participants will build musical skills, learn to play in a group, meet new friends, and have fun while building their instrumental abilities and musicianship. Solos, duets, and ensemble work will build confidence, cooperation, and performance skills. There will also be outdoor time, breaks and art activities.

Puppetry Arts Camp

For students entering grades 1 – 6

Join us this summer, and build and perform your very own Marionette, or string puppet. Using cloth, wood, and papier-mâché, you will create your very own simple-marionette, discover their unique movement and action, and then display them in performance.

Summer Jam Camp

For students entering grades 5-12

Summer Jam Camp invites instrumentalists and singers to come together for one or two weeks of jamming in music of many styles, including jazz, rock, and blues. There will be jam bands for both beginning and advanced students, and participants will develop ensemble skills as well as increase proficiency and technique on their instrument/voice.

For summer 2025, we are offering an expanded and reimagined full day camp experience for week 1, where students will engage in creative arts activities and explorations while they jam together, record an album of their music in the recording studio, and work toward a final performance of their music on the last day of camp. Week 2 offers the traditional half-day camp experience allowing students to jam together and develop ensemble skills, and work toward a performance of their music on the final day of camp.

Vibe & Vision: A Creative Adventure

For students entering grades 5-12

Get ready for an action-packed arts camp where music, dance, and visual arts collide! Each day, you’ll dive into a new creative adventure—grooving to different dance styles, experimenting with cool art techniques, and jamming to a mix of musical genres. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love to create, this camp is all about self-expression, fun, and making new friends. Come vibe with us, unleash your creativity, and bring your artistic vision to life!

Creative Arts Camp

For students entering grades 1-6
Join us for 1 or 2 weeks of Creative Arts Camp!

Three age-based cohorts (grades 1-2; 3-4; and 5-6) rotate through three arts activity periods, learning skills and creating musical, dance, and visual art pieces. A healthy dose of indoor and outdoor games, breaks, and lunchtime provides plenty of fun and creates strong friendships.

We will also be accepting applications for Leaders in Training (LIT) and Counselors in Training (CIT) positions. LITs are students entering grades 7-9, and receive 50% off camp tuition. CITs are students entering grades 10 and above, and work as volunteer interns whose hours can be counted toward community service.

Spotlights Theater Arts Camp

For students entering grades 1-6 in fall 2025

Get ready to shine on stage at the Spotlights Theater Arts Camp! This camp is a high-energy, creativity-packed adventure where campers dive into scenes from a mix of exciting musicals. From belting out your favorite songs to learning choreography, you’ll explore the ins and outs of the theater world. Whether you’re a future Broadway star or just love to perform, this camp is the perfect way to let your creativity take center stage!

Instant Folk Ensemble Workshops

Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 PM on June 12, July 24 and August 28. Sign up for one, some, or all!
Open to intermediate musicians, ages teen through adult. All folk instruments welcome.

Join forces with musical friends and form a pop-up folk ensemble! For part of this two-hour workshop, we will split into two groups (backup and melody), and learn a tune, with coaching from CCMS folk faculty members. Then we’ll come back together and work as a team, along with both faculty leaders, to come up with an arrangement of the tune and enjoy playing it as a group. Whether or not you’ve never played folk music or participated in an ensemble before, we hope you’ll join the band!

Intro to Suzuki Violin

For ages 4-6, with parent participation required

Introduce your child to the joy of violin in this engaging and playful 6-week Suzuki Pre-Twinkle class! Designed for young beginners (preschool–rising 1st graders), this class provides a fun and supportive environment for children and parents to explore the fundamentals of violin playing before using a real instrument. With specially crafted box violins and bows provided, students will learn:
-How to hold the violin and bow properly
-Rhythm skills through interactive games
-Singing and musical activities to develop listening skills
-Engaging movement-based exercises to build coordination

Through group activities and parent involvement, this class sets the foundation for a smooth transition into formal violin lessons. Class size is kept small (4-6 students) to allow for individualized attention.

No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a love of music!

Summer String Orchestra

For students ages 9-16, with at least 1 year experience on their instrument

Join us for a fun and engaging Summer String Orchestra class, open to students ages 9 -16 with at least one year of experience playing on their instrument. This class is the perfect opportunity to improve your skills, play in an ensemble, and experience the joy of making music with others. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique or simply have fun, this class will help you grow as a musician!

Private Lessons

Summer is a wonderful time to try a new instrument or voice lessons, or to sharpen your skills. We offer a flexible semester where students can sign up for as many lessons as they would like!

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