Camp Highlights
- Wind Symphony
- Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and String Chamber Music
- Elective classes, including Film Music Composition, Music Technology, Song Writing, Conducting and Jazz Improvisation
- Solo (optional) and chamber ensemble performances daily in a studio class setting
- Special guest lectures and classes
- Masterclasses on your instrument with Chapman University faculty
- Fun evening activities hosted by night counselors
Camp Information
Camp includes:
- Dorm Room (double occupancy)
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Camp music and t-shirt
- Final performance in Musco Center for the Arts on July 11th, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Registration & Tuition
Registration Period
- February 1, 2026 through May 15, 2026
Camp Tuition
- Early Bird Pricing - 2/1/26 through 3/17/26 (8:59 a.m.)
- $1295
- Regular Pricing - 3/17/26 (9:00 a.m.) through 5/15/26
- $1495
Financial Assistance
- Limited financial assistance is available. Please email music@chapman.edu for more information.
Accommodations
Campers stay in an on-campus Chapman University dormitory (girls-only/boys-only), and pre-screened adult chaperones are provided. Rooms are based on double occupancy with a private bathroom.
- Check-In: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Father's Day)
- Check-Out: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026
Daily Schedule (subject to change)
Below is a sample daily schedule (9 a.m.–9 p.m.). A finalized scheduled will be e-mailed to all participants:
- Breakfast
- Large Ensemble rehearsal
- Electives
- Sectionals/Master Class
- Lunch
- Small Ensembles
- Electives
- Audition and Recital Preparation
- Large Ensemble rehearsal
- Dinner
- Special Event/Group Activity
Suggested Packing List
Here is a suggested list of items for your camper to pack:
Clothing
- Casual, summer clothing for six (6) days
- Jacket/sweatshirt
- Pajamas
- Closed-toe shoes
- Concert clothing
- Instrumental Campers: concert black attire—pants, shirt/blouse or dress, black shoes
- Vocal Campers: camp t-shirt (provided), pair of nice jeans, black closed-toe shoes
- Sheets and blankets (or sleeping bag)*
- Pillow
Bathroom Supplies
- Towel and wash cloth
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush
- Shower shoes/flip flops (if desired)
- Phone and charger
- Sheet music for solo piece
- Money is not required or needed, but there may be a few opportunities to purchase beverages, ice cream, snacks or Chapman gear, if desired.
Refunds and Cancellations
In the event you must cancel your registration for any reason:
- Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing.
- Request for cancellation due to illness, accident, or death in the family requires documentation. Upon receipt of documentation, a full refund will be issued, less any applicable cancellation fee. Verification must be received no later than three (3) days after the scheduled start date.
- Please allow 4–6 weeks to receive your refund.
Camp Cancellations:
- Cancellations for any reason prior to 6/1/26 will receive a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations for any reason between 6/2/26 and 6/20/26 will receive a full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee.
- No refunds for cancellations on or after 6/21/2026.
The 2026 Instrumental Music Camp is generously sponsored by
The Klein Legacy Foundation
and
Christine & Lon Cross