The Western Illinois University Community Music School (CMS) is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Summer Music Camps, which will be held Monday, June 8-Friday, June 26 on the Macomb campus.
Designed for students ages 6–18, the half-day and full-day camps provide a supportive and engaging environment where young musicians can explore music, build skills and collaborate with others. Several camps welcome students with no prior musical experience, making the experience an ideal introduction to music. while also offering opportunities for experienced students to continue developing their abilities.
The WIU Community Music School's mission is 'Connecting Our Community Through Music Learning,' and its summer camps bring students from across the region together to learn, collaborate, and grow through music.
'My son absolutely loves the instructors, music and knowledge he gains during the camp,' a parent shared after last year's event. 'He learns so much in those five short days and can't wait to come back next year.'
All camps are led by WIU faculty and Community Music School instructors.
Week 1 (June 8–12) campus include:
• Rocky's Pups Music Camp (ages 6–7, 9 a.m.– noon)
• Rocky's Music Camp (ages 8–12, 9 a.m.–noon)
• Strings Camp (ages 8–14, 9 a.m.–noon)
• Song Lab: Write, Record, Release (ages 12–18, 1–3:30 p.m.).
Week 2 (June 15-19) camps include:
• Rocky's Pups Music Camp (ages 6–7, 9 a.m.– noon)
• Rocky's Music Camp (ages 8–12, 9 a.m.–noon)
• Choir Camp (ages 12–18, 9 a.m.–noon)
• Instrument Exploration Camp (ages 8–13, 1–3:30 p.m.)
• Piano Camp (ages 10–18, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Week 3 (June 22–26) camps include:
• Band Camp (ages 12–18, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
• Jazz Camp (ages 12–18, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Tuition ranges from $150 to $350, depending on the program. Registration is now open, and families can receive a 20 percent Early Registration Scholarship by registering before Friday, May 1 using the code EARLY20.
More information and registration details are available at wiu.edu/communitymusic.
