University of South Florida

School of Music

USF College of Design, Art & Performance

Summer Music Camps

Middle and High School Band Camp

The USF Summer Band Camp provides experiences and opportunities for woodwind, brass, and percussion students to expand their individual and ensemble musicianship skills. Students will receive instruction from USF's outstanding faculty and students, as well as talented teachers from the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

Open to all students with at least one full year of study on their instrument; students will submit a brief video audition for ensemble placement only. All are welcome!

The 2024 camp has now concluded. Information about 2025 will be posted later this year.

Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Sings!

USF Sings! gathers students from diverse vocal music experiences to learn, create and perform together. In addition to Camp Chorus, participants will deepen skills and explore interests through core classes and student-driven labs. Commuter and resident options are available.

Open to rising 9th-12th graders with a passion for singing. All experience levels are welcome. Come sing with us!

The 2024 camp has now concluded. Information about 2025 will be posted later this year.

Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Summer Jazz Camp: Honors Big Band

The Jazz Camp will include USF Jazz Faculty Tom Brantley (USF Jazz Ensemble I director and Trombone Studio Professor), James Suggs (Jazz Trumpet and Director) of USF Jazztet, Larue Nickleson (USF Combo Director and Jazz Guitar ), and Pablo Arencibia (Jazz Piano). Big Band, jazz combos, improvisation classes, and masterclasses.

The 2024 camp has now concluded. Information about 2025 will be posted later this year.

Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Drumline and Front Ensemble Camp

The University of South Florida Summer Drumline Camp provides percussion students with experiences that will allow them to expand their musicianship at the individual and ensemble levels. The focus of our camp centers around techniques related to Snare Drum, Tenor Drums, Bass Drums, and Front Ensemble. Throughout the week, campers will refine basics in technique and musicality. In addition to fundamentals, campers will learn integrated exercises and full ensemble music that will be performed at Friday's exhibition.

Open to rising 9th-12th graders.

The 2024 camp has now concluded. Information about 2025 will be posted later this year.

Contact: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu


USF Colorguard Academy

Registration has now closed!

3 dynamic days of learning and growing from Florida's finest instructors! 
Daily masterclasses with USF Guard’s Director, USF Guard’s Choreographer & Designer, and current veteran members. 

Prep for college colorguard and learn the many benefits to continuing participation in ANY college color guard program after high school. Not sure if you’ll continue after highschool? No problem! Use the lessons learned to bring back to your team throughout the year, and make connections all over the state. 

Age Eligibility:  Rising 7th grade to 12th grade

Contact: Liz Bannon, Camp Director, ebannon@usf.edu.


Da' "Bull" Reed Camp

The USF Double Reed Camp has been cancelled this year due to re-organization. Please check back for updates regarding the 2025 camp.

Contact: Amy Collins, Adjunct Professor of Oboe, acollin6@usf.edu