Wesley Shepard Summer Music Camp 2026 (June 8-12)

🎶 UE Music Conservatory Camp for Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble

Music Camp students with instruments in orange shirts

The UE Music Conservatory is excited to welcome students to our 2026 Summer Music Camp, open to all young musicians in grades 6–12. This week-long camp offers an energizing, immersive music-making experience where students rehearse, learn, and perform in band, orchestra, or jazz ensemble—all while working closely with University of Evansville faculty and high-level professional musicians.

Students who have completed at least one year of band, orchestra, private lessons, or similar musical experience are eligible to join us!

💲 Camp Cost

Summer Camp Tuition: $275
(Scholarships Available!)

Tuition includes:

  • Daily open‑buffet lunch in our university dining hall
  • Snacks throughout the day
  • All instructional sessions, rehearsals, and activities

Financial Assistance Request Form

📅 Camp Dates & Location

Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026
Held in the Krannert Hall of the Fine Arts Building at the University of Evansville

Throughout the week, students will:

  • Rehearse and perform in their assigned ensemble
  • Receive specialized instruction on their instrument
  • Strengthen musicianship skills
  • Participate in fun, interactive music activities
  • Experience life on a college campus

🎼 Ensemble Placement Auditions

To ensure the best learning experience, students are required to submit a pre‑recorded playing sample for ensemble placement.

Audition Deadline: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (same as registration deadline)

Your recording will be reviewed only by UE music faculty and ensemble directors.

🎧 What to Submit (up to 2 minutes total):

Students may choose one of the following:

  • An excerpt from solo or ensemble repertoire
  • A passage from school band/orchestra music
  • A selection approved by their private teacher

Please include your name and the title of the piece in the recording.
Submit recordings to: summermusiccamp@evansville.edu

🎷 Jazz Band Elective

Students interested in joining Jazz Band should select it as one of their electives.

🎺 Instruments Welcome:

  • Saxophones: Alto, Tenor, Bari
  • Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
  • Rhythm Section: Drum set, Guitar, Piano, Bass (Electric or Acoustic)
  • Other instruments may be accepted depending on space

Jazz band placement will be determined using the same pre-recorded audition sample submitted for the primary ensemble.

Register Now!

Jean Gómez

Dr. Jean Gómez

Director of Orchestral Activities and Summer Camp Director

812-488-2881
jg521@evansville.edu

🌟 Join Us for an Inspiring Week of Music!

Our camp is more than rehearsals—it's a chance for students to make friends, grow as musicians, and experience what it’s like to learn in a college music environment.

Music Camp instructor with students on bongos

Register Now!

Parents/guardians will receive welcome letters for each registered camp a week prior to camp. Letter will contain drop-off and pick-up information, camp schedule, and information that is camp specific. Letters will come via USPS mail and parent’s/guardian’s email address provided at registration.

Please read the Youth Programs, Camps, & Conferences Handbook and Child Protection Policy PRIOR to registering for programs, camps, and conferences. Be advised there is a non-refundable $40 registration fee included in the price of each camp.

Our goal is to make our youth programs, camps, and conferences accessible to students regardless of their ability to pay. Thanks to generous funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., we can offer financial assistance to students who demonstrate need. If you are interested in receiving Financial Assistance, please complete the Financial Assistance Request Form BEFORE registering. Please allow up to two business days for your request to be processed. Because demand for assistance is great and funds are limited, we encourage parents/guardians to apply early.