Summer Programs & Academies 2009

The Jacobs School of Music offers a wide variety of summer programs and academies for children and young adults. These are residential programs.

For information about our year-round programs, please select Year-round Programs.

• College Audition Preparation
• Piano
• String
• Summer Percussion
• Summer Music Clinic

College Audition Preparation

The development of an outstanding instrumental audition, taught daily by faculty recognized worldwide for their teaching and performing expertise.

Dates: July 22-28, 2009
Audition Required: No
Scholarships available: No
Ages: grades 10-12
Contact: Dee Stewart, Director [send e-mail]
Website: [Go to CAP Site]

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Piano Academy

For over twenty years, the Indiana University Piano Academy has offered the serious young pianist a unique opportunity to work with outstanding teachers and internationally acclaimed guest artists in an intensive and varied program.

Dates: June 21-July 11, 2009
Audition Required: Yes
Scholarships available: Yes
Ages: grades 7-12
Contact:Karen Taylor, Director [send e-mail]
Website: [Go to Piano Academy Site]

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String Academy

For over twenty years the Indiana University String Academy has offered serious young string players an intensive and varied program under the direction of an outstanding faculty at one of the world's most renowned schools of music. 

Dates: June 20-July 18, 2009
Audition Required: Yes
Scholarships available: Yes
Ages: 12-18
Contact: Mimi Zweig, Director [send e-mail]
Website: [Go to String Academy Site]

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Summer Percussion Academy

This intensive 6-day event is offered to talented percussionists. Applicants in grades 7 through 12 are invited to apply for the Pre-College Session. Applicants over 18 years of age are invited to apply for the Adult Session, with both offerings running concurrently. 

Dates: July 19-25, 2009
Audition Required: No
Scholarships available: No
Ages: grades 7-12
Contact: John Tafoya, Director [send e-mail]
Website: [Go to Summer Percussion Academy Site]

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Summer Music Clinic

The Indiana University Summer Music Clinic is one of the finest camps in the nation, regularly drawing high school string, brass, woodwind and percussion students from throughout the United States and beyond. In addition to large ensemble experiences, each participant has an opportunity to participate in elective activities, including music theory, conducting, chamber music, leadership or woodwind/brass pedagogy. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for musical performance experience and growth through participation in outstanding ensembles and working with gifted and inspiring instructors in a dynamic musical atmosphere which will enhance the interest and enthusiasm for music in each participant.

Dates: June 7-13, 2009

Audition required:  No

Scholarships available:  No

Ages: grades 8-12
Contact: Jeffrey Gershman, Director [send e-mail]
Phone: (812) 855-1372
Website: [Go to Summer Music Clinic Site]

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