Summer Programs

Summer Music

Summer Music at Rivers is a two-week summer program for students of any wind, string, or brass instruments, and piano. Emphasis is on community, and all students are placed in a chamber ensemble with students of similar ability.

Summer Music

Summer Jazz & Contemporary Music

Summer Jazz & Contemporary Music at Rivers is a two-week immersion into jazz studies for students entering grades 3-12; however, younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Both students new to jazz/improvisation and more experienced players are welcome.

Summer Jazz & Contemporary Music

Summer Orchestra

Summer Orchestra at Rivers is a week-long morning program for talented young string players. There are multiple orchestra levels to accommodate beginner through advanced students. Each day includes rehearsals, sectionals, and a break with refreshments.

Summer Orchestra

Summer Percussion Workshop

This week long seminar is a perfect opportunity for percussion students to refine their playing skills through a combination of classes and private instruction. There will be daily master classes, mallet ensemble, percussion ensemble, drum circle on hand percussion, performance class and a final concert.

Summer Percussion Workshop

Summer Musical Mornings

Your child (ages 5-9) will find creative joy through singing games and making music in a drum circle and in a marimba ensemble! Students will be placed into two levels, one for students new to music and another for those with prior experience.

Summer Musical Mornings

Summer Suzuki

Summer Suzuki at Rivers is a two-week summer program for Suzuki violinists and cellists ages 6-12; younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. There is also a 2-hour option for students age 3.5 – 6 who are eager to begin lessons soon.

Summer Suzuki