Summer Camps

MYAC excellence, no auditions required.

2026 Summer Camp Dates Announced!

Stay tuned for registration information.

Chicago Musical Theater Workshop: June 22 - June 26 • Led by Daniel Ermel

Chicago Flute Camp: June 15 - June 19 • Led by Hideko Amano and Mariana Gariazzo

Summer Evening Orchestras: June 23 - July 16 • Conducted by Dr Allan Dennis and Robert Bassill

Summer Evening Jazz Ensembles: June 22 - July 15 • Directed by Drew Hansen, Brent Griffin, Jr., and Emily Kuhn

Chicago Jazz Workshop: July 13 - July 17 • Directed by Drew Hansen, Brent Griffin, Jr., and Emily Kuhn

Chicago Composition Workshop: June 29 - July 18 • Led by Dr. Megan Beugger and Dr. Jean Milew

Chicago Chamber Music Workshop: June 29 - July 18 • Faculty Includes Robert Bassill, David Cunliffe, Allan Dennis, Paula Kosower, Jacob Murphy, Desirée Ruhstrat, Tatyana Stepanova, and Michael Tan

Note that dates and faculty are subject to change.

Our 2025 Summer Camp Season wrapped on July 19.

Click below to learn about the 7 camps we offered in 2025.

Summer Evening Orchestras

June 24 - July 19

Chicago Jazz Workshop

July 14 - 18

Please note: MYAC summer music camps do NOT require an audition to participate.

(The Chicago Chamber Music Workshop does require a video submission for chamber music ensemble placement, not admittance.)