This summer, connect with musical peers, work one-on-one with experienced faculty, and interact with renowned guest artists. The Community School of Performing Arts offers camps and intensives for students looking to jumpstart or deepen their artistic abilities. Join students from all over the country for a unique online artistic experience.
Applications for summer camps are now open. Summer camps will either be held in-person on Colburn’s state-of-the-art campus or virtually via Zoom, which requires a strong internet connection and computer/tablet.
For full list of summer classes, visit the Enrollment Information page.
Brass Summer Seminar: Workshops, classes, and in-person brass ensembles College Audition Prep For Singers: Weekly workshop with private lessons, master classes, and more Chamber Music Intensive: Focused chamber intensive with experienced coaches and faculty Jazz Camp: Improve improvisation and musicality with seasoned professionals Percussion Workshop: Weeklong seminar with esteemed faculty and professional percussionists Piano Camp Intensive: Immersive five day experience designed for aspiring young pianists Zippy Toons X Colburn Songwriting Camp: Build the fundamentals of songwriting with Carly Robyn Green
Session I open to intermediate and advanced only Session II open to anyone who has played for at least one year
The Colburn brass community returns this summer in a two-part seminar with a focus on performance and pedagogy for the month of July and in-person ensemble playing in the month of August. Students who enroll in both sessions will receive a $100 discount off tuition fees.
Danielle Ondarza, Horn Faculty Michael Zonshine, Trumpet Faculty
This online session will run for four weeks. On Mondays, participants will meet with Colburn Brass Faculty in group warm-ups focusing on fundamentals (developing strong pedagogy in building range, improving articulation, and making a more resonant sound). On Wednesdays, students will continue to work with faculty on the performance aspects of their repertoire, including gaining performing experience and working through performance anxiety.
Session I is for intermediate to advanced players only.
June 28–July 21 (No class July 4, will meet on July 5 instead) Mondays and Wednesdays, 10–11:30 am
$500
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Session II marks the return in in-person ensemble playing. Students return to collaborative playing through brass ensemble repertoire on the campus of the Colburn School.
Session II is open to brass players of all levels who have been playing their instrument for at least one year. Students will be placed in groups according to skill level.
July 26–31 Daily, 10–11:30 am
$350
Designed for college-aspiring high school singers, this class provides the knowledge, strategies, and technical skills needed to craft a first-rate college music audition. This 4 week workshop will meet weekly on Saturdays for a group session online via Zoom. Each student will also receive an online private lesson with Colburn faculty each week for an hour, specializing in either classical or musical theater. Students will participate in a mock audition and receive written feedback to prepare them for future auditions. The class will provide the information and technical knowledge to construct a successful college audition and set students apart from the competition.
Saturdays, 10–11 am
$495
The Chamber Music Intensive provides focused ensemble playing for the serious chamber music student. Students will be grouped into a trio, quartet, or quintet and learn an entire work during their time together, culminating in a final concert. Along with rehearsals, students participate in sight-reading chamber music, yoga, stage presence activities, team building, master classes, and opportunities for one-on-one instruction. Coaches from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute will provide instruction along with other chamber music professionals.
Gina Coletti, Community School String Department Chair
Monday-Saturday 10:30 am-4:30 pm
$900. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee that will be applied toward the cost of tuition upon acceptance.
Students need to have the maturity and focus for intensive independent rehearsal and at least an upper intermediate level of playing. Prior chamber music experience is recommended, but not required. The program is open to string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) and piano. Non-Colburn students are welcome and encouraged to apply. Pre-formed groups are welcome to apply and will be kept together.
Current Colburn chamber music students do not need to submit the video or teacher recommendation, but the application form is still required.
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Summer 2021 brings the Colburn Jazz Workshop’s Big Band directors Mr. Lee Secard and Mr. Walt Simonsen to you on campus in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This unique summer experience features daily playing and improvisation, jazz theory, practicing and learning strategies. Interested students from 8th – 10th grade are invited to submit a video application.
Monday–Friday, 10 am–1:30 pm
$375. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee that will be applied toward the cost of tuition upon acceptance.
For Jazz, the most useful audition video is to submit one where the student is playing along with a recording.
1. Upload the following attached files to your phone or computer: Bb Rhythm Blues in Key of F
2. Use a cell phone to record the student playing along with the song. Have your student film from the side, so that both hands and the instrument can be seen on the video. Review the result to ensure both the instrument and the recorded track can be heard clearly, and that the visual image shows the student playing with both hands.
3. The student should improvise according to what they hear, we do not expect perfection, but we do want the students to view this as something fun to do!
4. Once you have recorded your audition video, proceed to the application and click Register Now! You will be taken through a series of questions where you can then upload your video. All video submissions should be saved to either YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive, where you can provide us with a link to view the video.
The Colburn Summer Percussion Workshop at the Community School of Performing Arts returns this summer, bringing student percussionists from all over the country together for an exceptional online experience.
Led by Colburn percussion faculty Kenneth McGrath, three levels of pre-college students will focus on a wide range of percussion topics. The classes, master classes, discussions, and performances will provide students with an unparalleled set of tools and knowledge to continue their musical growth.
The 2020 Percussion Workshop welcomed students from all parts of California and the United States and helped several participants successfully audition into the 2021 California All-State Honor Ensembles, youth orchestras, and colleges. Whatever goals or interests a student may have, the 2021 Colburn Summer Percussion Workshop will provide a fun and creative week of music for all participants!
Young percussionists will participate in classes covering snare drum, mallet percussion, introduction to auxiliary/world percussion, developing good practice techniques, introduction to percussion chamber music, and how to improve performances.
Cory Hills: percussionist/composer, Percussive Storytelling Pete Korpela: LA based studio and touring percussionist
11 am–12:30 pm PST
$350 with a $25 application fee
Students are required to have at least one year of private instruction and/or ensemble experience.
Middle school students will participate in classes and workshops covering snare drum, mallet percussion, timpani, auxiliary instruments, performance techniques, audition preparation and much more. A daily master class involving all middle and high school students offers a unique opportunity to work closely with world class musicians.
Christina Cheon: marimba artist, Executive Director–Southern California Marimba Gregory Cohen: Principal Percussion–San Diego Symphony Pete Korpela: LA based studio and touring percussionist Mike Packer: drum set artist/educator Derrick Spiva Jr.: LA based composer/multi-cultural musician, Artistic Advisor–Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
11 am–12:30 pm PST with Percussion Workshop Director Ken McGrath 1–2 pm PST Master Class for both Middle and High School Students
Workshop participants are encouraged to have at least three years of private lessons and/or ensemble experience.
High school percussionists (including graduated seniors) will participate in classes covering snare drum, mallet percussion, timpani, auxiliary instruments, peak performance techniques, audition preparation and much more. A daily master class involving all middle and high school students offers a unique opportunity to work closely with world class musicians.
1–2 pm PST Master Class for both Middle and High School Students 2:30–4 pm PST with Percussion Workshop Director Ken McGrath
Develop your piano playing skills, engage with experienced Colburn piano faculty, and connect with fellow piano students through classes and performances!
The Piano Camp Intensive begins each day with a movement class and ends with a group theory and/or piano literature seminar. Each student will receive daily semi-private piano lessons with esteemed Colburn faculty to work toward a recital performance at the end of the intensive.
9 am–12:30 pm PST Recital on Friday, July 2 at 2 pm PST
Community School piano faculty Carmina Glicklich and Micah Yui
Applicants must fill out the application completely, including a link to an audition video. For the audition video, students are required to record and upload two contrasting pieces, memorized.
For repertoire, intermediate to advanced level pieces are required. (example of acceptable pieces: from Bach’s Anna Magdalena, Clementi Sonatinas). Unacceptable repertoire includes pop music, arrangements of classical pieces or pieces from method books.
Classes will take place on Zoom. A laptop, external microphone, and reliable wi-fi is required.
If accepted into the Piano Camp Intensive, students must prepare and memorize two pieces ready for performance at the start of the intensive on June 28. These pieces do not have to be the same as the audition pieces. All participants will play daily in lessons and workshops.
Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to enroll, there is a $25 non-refundable application fee that will be applied toward the cost of tuition. The estimated cost of the camp will be $750.
Songwriting cannot be taught in a textbook—students must learn it by doing it! With that in mind, Zippy Toons songwriting lessons combine developmental and creative exercises that build the foundations of songwriting. After mastering structural basics, students learn how to craft unique song titles, write compelling lyrics, and compose memorable, ear-catching melodies. Get ready for a fun, interactive opportunity to create, collaborate, and make original music!
Ten 1-hour small group classes that meet Monday–Friday for two weeks
2–3 pm for Group A: Ages 6–9 3–4 pm for Group B: Ages 10–14 5–6 pm for Group C: Ages 15–18
$450
Carly Robyn Green is a BMG recording artist/songwriter whose original music has been featured in over 175 popular TV shows and films, recorded by multi-platinum artists worldwide, and performed on musical theatre stages all over the world. As the founder of Zippy Toons, she shares her global songwriting techniques with aspiring songwriters, musicians, and Colburn students of all levels.