Summer Music Camps

C-N Summer Music Camps

June 1-5, 2026: Concert Band — Middle School & High School
June 7-10, 2026: Marching Arts — Drum Major, Leadership & Drumline
June 7-10, 2026: Worship Arts — Music & A/V tracks

Carson-Newman University
1646 Russell Ave.
Jefferson City, TN 37760

Registration opens in January! Please fill out our Camp Inquiry Form to be notified when registration becomes available.

The Carson-Newman Summer Music Camps provide exceptional opportunities for middle and high school students to grow as musicians, leaders, and worshipers. Hosted on the beautiful Carson-Newman University campus in Jefferson City, Tennessee, each camp offers expert instruction, hands-on learning, and an encouraging Christian environment designed to challenge and inspire every participant.

Concert Band Camp

The Concert Band Camp offers a week of music-making for students in grades 7–12 who have at least one year of playing experience. Students rehearse in full ensemble and sectional settings while developing tone, technique, and musical artistry under the guidance of university faculty and guest conductors. The camp concludes with a public concert showcasing all ensembles.

This camp features three ensemble tracks to ensure each student is challenged appropriately:

• Beginning Band: For students with one year of playing experience, focusing on fundamental skills, ensemble playing, and musical confidence.
• Intermediate Band: For students with approximately two to three years of experience, emphasizing tone development, intonation, and expressive playing.
• High School Band: For students with four or more years of experience, offering advanced literature, musical interpretation, and leadership within a full wind ensemble setting.
• Honors Chamber Winds: By audition and invitation only, this advanced track provides select students the opportunity to perform in small chamber groups. The week emphasizes individualized instruction, musical collaboration, and chamber musicianship for a highly personalized and artistically focused experience.

Marching Arts Camp

The Marching Arts Camp unites three specialized tracks — Leadership, Drum Major, and Drumline —providing focused instruction to help students excel both on and off the field.

• Leadership Track: Builds confidence, communication, and teamwork for section leaders and aspiring student leaders.
• Drum Major Track: Offers hands-on training in conducting, teaching fundamentals, score study, and motivational leadership.
• Drumline Track: Focuses on percussion technique, timing, ensemble awareness, and performance precision with expert coaching.

Worship Arts Camp

The Worship Arts Camp is designed for high school students who feel called to serve in worship ministry—either on stage or behind the scenes. Participants select one of two focused tracks:

• Music Track: For students who sing or play guitar, piano, or bass. This track develops musical excellence, stage presence, and collaborative worship leadership.
• A/V Track: For students interested in sound, lighting, video, or projection. This track offers hands-on experience with live production, stage setup, and media operation.

Both tracks emphasize mentorship, collaboration, and spiritual growth in a Christ-centered environment, equipping students to lead with excellence, humility, and purpose.

Contact

For more information, please email musiccamps@cn.edu