Summer Music Clinic

June 15 – 21, 2025

An intensive band and orchestra experience for intermediate to advanced string, wind, and percussion students.

Looking for an immersive musical experience? At the IU Summer Music Clinic, students currently in grades 8 – 12 will learn, rehearse, and perform a full ensemble program with top-notch conductors. In addition to full orchestra, concert bands, and (auditioned) jazz bands, students have sectionals, a master class with Jacobs School of Music faculty, and a daily chamber ensemble or elective class such as conducting, composition, jazz improvisation, music theory, or leadership.

By living on campus and rehearsing in the Jacobs School of Music, students will sample college life, get to know other musicians, and perform Saturday’s Finale Concert in the Musical Arts Center- open to all.

Program faculty

Jason H. Nam is assistant professor of music in bands at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he directs the Concert Band and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental conducting, administration of school bands, and wind literature.

Donald McKinney

Donald J. McKinney is professor of music in bands, director of bands, and chair of the Bands Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Eric M. Smedley is associate professor of music in bands at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is also director of IU athletic bands and codirector of the Marching Hundred. Additionally, he directs the Symphonic Band and teaches undergraduate and graduate instrumental conducting courses.

Instruments accepted

Violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet; alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone; horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion.

Fees and deadlines

Fees

Residential Tuition (includes housing and all meals): $1010
Commuter Tuition (includes lunch and dinner meal plan): $750
- $100 non-refundable enrollment deposit due at registration (credited towards tuition). If you do not wish to pay tuition in full at the time of initial registration, please do not select the tuition option prior to completing registration, however tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.

Deadlines

Registration and Payment: May 15, 2025

How to apply

Eligibility: Accepting band and orchestra students currently in grades 8-12.
Application process: To apply, complete the online registration form. ATTN: The IU SMC is unable to provide financial assitance.
Audition requirements (Jazz Band): Interested applicants should visit the IU SMC blog for detailed information regarding auditions. These will be held the first day of camp.
Cancellation Policy: Click here for our most up to date cancellation policy.

Register for Summer 2025

Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form

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