Summer Music Camp

Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory is sponsored by the Mt. Blanca Fine Arts Association a 501(c)3 organization.  MBSMC aims to provide a very high quality and affordable music performance experience for young musicians.

The Mount Blanca Summer Music Conservatory helps students of all ages and abilities to achieve their musical goals and nurture their passion for music! This program provides its students and the community with exposure to the musical arts through quality music education and the inspiring experience of live performance.

Program Description:

The Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory is a week-long program designed for young instrumental and vocal musicians. This program provides students with a week of intensive personal study and practice, private lessons with a fantastic faculty, collaboration with other young artists through small and large ensembles and education through various workshops and classes. Students will have the opportunity to perform solo, chamber and orchestral works in the beautiful venues at Adam State University.  Students will be inspired and motivated by attending live performances including a faculty concert. Various music workshops such as music history, theory, rhythm or improvisation give students a well-rounded and complete learning experience. This program offers the opportunity for students to request what workshop topics they would find most beneficial in order to provide the best experience possible. Students will also get to enjoy exciting non-musical activities such as a trip to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and/or a movie night!

The Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory provides a week of excellent musical education and opportunity for every student from the less experienced to the very advanced.

All levels are encouraged to apply!

Age requirement:

Unaccompanied: Students 7^th grade and up.

Accompanied by parent/guardian: 10 years old and up

Typical Daily Schedule:

• 8:00 Breakfast
• 9:00 Workshop
• 10:00   Personal Practice Time/Private Lesson
• 11:00 Ensemble Rehearsal
• 12:00 Lunch
• 1:30 Ensemble Rehearsal
• 3:00 Personal Practice Time/Private Lesson
• 4:15 Workshop/Mini Concert
• 5:30 Dinner/Free time
• 7:00 Evening activity/Concert
• 9:00 Curfew (must be in dorms)
• 10:00   Lights Out