Session I: July 6 – July 17, 2026
Session II: July 20 – July 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The tuition rate is $2,110.
A deposit of $528 is required when your student's application is submitted in order to reserve their placement in this program. This deposit includes a non-refundable amount of $50.00 which serves as an application fee.
About
Summer Music at RSC is a classical style, intensive, two-week summer program for students ages 8-18*, involving private lessons, chamber coaching, large ensemble rehearsals, theory and activities. Students of the string, piano, wind or brass instruments are welcome to audition. Each session concludes with chamber group and large ensemble performances.
*Student participants must be at least 8 years old (by July 1, 2026) and have completed Suzuki Book 3 or comparable repertoire.
Audition Information
Participants should prepare two contrasting pieces/movements that best demonstrate their abilities and one or two scales of their choice (no piano accompaniment). Participants should also expect to sight read 8-12 measures of music appropriate to their abilities at their audition.
2026 Audition dates:
Saturday, March 21 (12-5pm)
Sunday, March 22 (12-5pm)
Sunday, April 12 (12-5pm)
Saturday, April 25 (10-4pm)
Sunday, April 26 (12-5pm)
Please complete both the program application and the audition form to schedule your audition.
Counselor-In-Training (CITs)
Students can apply to be a CIT for one or both of the Summer Music sessions by selecting "RSC Summer Music Session I CIT" and/or "RSC Summer Music Session II CIT" options on the CampMinder application. All students applying to be a CIT must have finished their freshman year of high school. CIT applicants must still audition as well as interview with the Summer Music directors. Tuition is reduced to $700.00 for all CITs accepted into the program.
Program Highlights and Details
Chamber Music and Large Ensembles
Each student is placed in a chamber ensemble of 2-5 players of similar ability and rehearse daily with a chamber coach. In the afternoon students participate in either the Senior or Junior String Orchestra (based on level, not age), Summer Wind Ensemble, or Piano Seminar.
Private Instruction
Students receive four private lessons per session with an RSC faculty member. Younger students may receive additional structured practice time with a counselor.
Music Theory
Students explore topics in theory and harmony according to their current understanding of theory. This class meets opposite the student's scheduled lesson.
Performance Class
The Performance Class is a “master-class style” format in which students perform solo repertoire (during the first week), and their chamber ensemble repertoire (during the second week) for peers and teachers. This class is also divided into junior and senior levels.
Lunch & Recreation
Students can take part in a variety of activities, including a scavenger hunt, sports, arts and crafts, and the traditional water activities day. Daily lunch is also provided.
Questions? Contact:
Summer Program Directors Emily Rome (e.rome@rivers.org) and Kirstin Peltz (k.peltz@rivers.org)
