The Michigan State University Community Music School, the outreach division of the MSU College of Music offers music education and therapy to all those in the community regardless of age, ability or income.
The MSU CMS offers early childhood music classes, private lessons as well as several camps for all ages throughout the summer. Financial assistance is available.
Beginning Strings Camp
Beginning Strings Camp introduces violins, violas, and cellos to children ages 6-12 years. Camp gives students five days of hands-on instruction from professional string teachers on their instrument of choice, while engaging in singing and enrichment activities.
Camp will be held from 9am-1pm on Monday through Friday, and will include a brief snack time. Campers will need to bring a snack and water each day. On the final day of camp, a final performance by the campers will be held at CMS at 2 p.m.
Camp session runs from August 5-9 with final performance by campers on August 9.
Eric ‘RicStar’ Music Therapy Camp
The Eric ‘RicStar’ Music Therapy Camp is a one-of-a-kind, inclusive day camp that provides opportunities for musical expression, enjoyment, and interaction for all persons with disabilities and their siblings.
Camps are organized in two sessions, based on age.
GO WHITE Session: June 13-15 (for ages 30+)
GO GREEN Session: June 17-19 (for ages birth – 29)
The Eric ‘RicStar’ Music Therapy Camp has In-Person and Virtual options available.
The Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp was created to honor Eric Winter, a 12-year old CMS music therapy client with cerebral palsy who had a passion for music and a dream of starting a music therapy camp. Discover more stories about Eric and RicStar’s Camp through news articles, past camp videos, and awards.
Middle School Band Camp
The Middle School Band Camp is a day camp for middle school students who have completed at least one year of instrumental study.
This five-day camp is held at the MSU College of Music and provides students with an opportunity to perform with other talented students, receive class instruction in instrumental technique, and explore music through musicianship classes. Time spent studying and rehearsing culminates in a concert for parents and friends held on the final day of camp.
Camp session runs from July 15-19 with a concert for parents and friends on July 19.
Ready to Register?
2024 Online Camp Registration Forms
2024 Paper Camp Registration Forms
For more information about summer plans for your children, visit cms.msu.edu to view programs, for information on financial assistance, or to register.
Michigan State University Community Music School
located at 24930 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing
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For more information and additional programming, visit cms.msu.edu
