Mizzou Summer Music Camps and Programs

*This information was taken directly from the Mizzou School of Music website. Please verify details directly.

Missouri Summer Composition Institute (COMP)

Free!
June 6-13, 2026
For more information, visit the Summer COMP website

Esterhazy String Quartet Seminar
Questions? Contact: Professor Eva Szekely (SzekelyE@missouri.edu)

June 14-21, 2026
Eligibility: High School string students (violin, viola, cello only)
Room and board: $785 (includes non-refundable $60 application fee)
Payment schedule: $60 application fee is due along with the application then $362.50 is due by May 18 and the remaining balance of $362.50 is due on June 11.
Application deadline: April 20, 2026
Please note that there is not a commuter option for this camp

During this week-long session, participants will receive daily chamber music coachings, private lessons with Esterhazy Quartet members, and the opportunity to perform in solo masterclasses. Each chamber ensemble will perform at least twice during the session. Limited to 16 students!

A $60 deposit must accompany all applications. Selected participants will be notified of their acceptance into the program by early May.

Application link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_918e27a09057

Mizzou Piano Camp
Questions? Contact Peter Miyamoto (MizzouPiano@missouri.edu)

Dates:
– Two-week option: June 28-July 11, 2026
– One-Week option: June 28-July 4, 2026
– After the enthusiastic feedback from participants of the 2025 camp, we have extended our camp to a two-week program!

What we offer: Participants enjoy daily technique/sight-reading classes, piano ensemble coachings, workshops sessions on a variety of topics, supervised practicing and performance opportunities.

Lessons: For full session participants, two piano lessons are included (half session participants receive one lesson); additional lessons may be arranged at $60 per hour.

Faculty:

Dr. Peter Miyamoto
Dr. Curtis Pavey
Prof. Ayako Tsuruta
and others TBA

Eligibility: Ages 12-18 (boarding strongly recommended for the full experience). Students will stay in MU dormitories and eat in MU dining halls. Outstanding younger students may be considered as commuter students.

Cost (includes $60 non-refundable application fee due along with the application – if accepted into the camp, the fee will be applied towards your tuition):

Length of Session	Cost
Full Session (June 28-July 11) w meals and board	$1575
Half-Session (June 28-July 4) w meals and board	$975
Full Session (June 28-July 11) commuter student	$1275
Half-Session (June 28-July 4) commuter student	$700

Fee deadlines:

$60 application fee deadline for all students: Due at time of application submission
Full-Session Fees (tuition, room and meals) – A deposit of $750 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($765) is due on June 1, 2026.
Half-Session Fees (tuition, room and meals) – A deposit of $500 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($415) is due on June 1, 2026.
Full-Session Commuter Fees (tuition and meals) – A deposit of $650 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($565) is due on June 1, 2026
Half-Session Commuter Fees (tuition and meals) – A deposit of $400 is due on April 24, 2026; the remainder of the balance ($240) is due on June 1, 2026

Application link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_bdd23925e3f8

Private Lessons

Summer ’26 (8-week session): June 1, 2026 – August 2, 2026 (built in week for make-up lesson)
In-person or virtual lessons
For more information, visit the CMP website