Summer Institute : Music

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You've shown promise. Better yet, you want more.

Come here; soak up Philadelphia's rhythm and flow. Jam with working musicians who've been where you are now. We'll show you how to make the most of your college years.

The UArts Pre-College Summer Institute Music program
Each summer, UArts hosts serious musicians and vocalists in our intensive Music program, which is designed to offer you an opportunity to perform with your peers in a professional university environment. the program focuses on Jazz, with an overview of other styles and genres of music. For the two-week intensive program you should be proficient in your instrument. You will have a unique opportunity to study with many of the University’s outstanding core faculty. Participation in the summer Music program is designed to improve your knowledge of technique, musical styles, improvisation, theory, ear training, reading and performance in a variety of contemporary music ensemble settings.

The program is open to all young musicians, regardless of style. Students are accepted into the program in one of the following performance areas: bass (upright or electric), drum set, guitar, vibes, Latin and Brazilian hand drum, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet and voice. While we recognize you may play more than one instrument, we require that you choose one instrument to play and study while enrolled in the program

Located in vibrant downtown Philadelphia
UArts is footsteps away from world-famous museums, entertainment venues, summer concerts and activities, and opportunities to learn, grow and be inspired. Whether you've set your sights on a premier music school or you are still trying to figure it out, our Summer Institute gives you the chance to live your music and to experience what a life in music could be like.

TAKE A CLOSE LOOK at our program, call us and even visit. We think you'll find that the UArts Summer Institute is an experience that no other art college in the country can match.

MUSIC 2013 AT-A-GLANCE
Dates of Program July 7 – July 20, 2013
Residential Student Move-in July 7, 2013
Tuition $1,500
Housing + Meals $800
Commuter Meal Plan (required) $220
Application Fee $50
Registration Fee (due upon acceptance to hold a space in the program) $150
Total Residential Student Cost $2,500
Total Commuter Student Cost $1,920
Scholarship Application Deadline April 15, 2013
Balance + Payment Deadline June 17, 2013
   

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Summer Institute Music students

Curriculum

The program focuses on jazz, with an overview of other styles and genres of music.

Summer Institute Music student Wasker Paulino

Courses

You will receive an individualized schedule determined by your instrument and your level of proficiency.

Summer Institute Music students

Tuition + Admissions

Rising juniors and seniors in high school are welcome to apply to the Music program.

Music biz students

Music Business, Technology + Sound

A One-Week Intensive open to rising freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Marc Dicciani

Faculty

All courses are taught by renowned professional musicians who are also members of the School of Music's faculty.

Pre-College Summer Institute Acting + Musical Theater

Apply Now

Download an application form or complete our online application to the 2013 Pre-College Summer Institute.