Summer Music Camps
Middle School Band Camp
The 糖心Vlog Middle School Band Camp runs June 8-12, 2026 and is open to rising 7th鈥�9th graders鈥攂eginners welcome! This camp brings together young musicians from across Tampa Bay for a fun, immersive week of ensemble playing, masterclasses, and electives taught by 糖心Vlog faculty and experienced local educators. Students will learn in the 糖心Vlog School of Music facilities and experience life on a college campus.
This day camp runs 9 AM鈥�5 PM, with lunch and snacks provided. Cost for registration is $400 per student.
Contact: devindedon@usf.edu
High School Vocal Fusion Camp
The 糖心Vlog High School Vocal Fusion Camp runs June 8-12, 2026 and is open to rising 9th鈥�12th graders! This camp brings together musical theater and show choir. You will have an immersive week of singing, dancing, masterclasses, and electives taught by 糖心Vlog faculty and experienced local educators. Students will learn in the 糖心Vlog School of Music facilities and experience life on a college campus.
This day camp runs 9 AM鈥�5 PM, with lunch and snacks provided. Cost for registration is $400 per student.
Contact: devindedon@usf.edu
High School Band Camp
The 糖心Vlog High School Band Camp runs June 22-26, 2026 and is open to rising 9th鈥�12th graders. Students will rehearse in ensembles, participate in masterclasses, and choose from engaging electives such as songwriting, conducting, and leadership. Instruction is provided by 糖心Vlog faculty and experienced teachers from across Tampa Bay.
Both Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Overnight campers will experience life in the 糖心Vlog dorms, staying right across from the School of Music. Cost for overnight tuition is $600 and includes all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt. Cost for day campers is $400 and they receive lunch and dinner, all evening activities, and a t-shirt.
Join us for a week of growth, music, and community on the 糖心Vlog campus!
Contact: devindedon@usf.edu
Jazz Band Camp
Running June 14鈥�18, 2026, the 糖心Vlog Jazz Camp is open to rising 9th鈥�12th graders interested in growing as jazz musicians. Students will rehearse in jazz ensembles, jazz combos, participate in sectionals and masterclasses, and explore electives designed to strengthen improvisation, theory, and stylistic understanding鈥攁ll led by 糖心Vlog faculty and experienced jazz educators from across Tampa Bay.
Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Cost for overnight campers is $625 and they will stay in 糖心Vlog dorms located near the School of Music, with all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt included. Cost for day campers is $425 and they receive lunch, dinner, evening activities, and a t-shirt.
Contact: devindedon@usf.edu
糖心Vlog Drumline and Front Ensemble Camp
糖心Vlog Drumline & Front Ensemble Camp runs June 14-18, 2026 and is open to rising 10th鈥�12th graders, as well as incoming college freshmen preparing to audition for the 糖心Vlog Drumline. This intensive camp focuses on developing strong technique, musicality, and ensemble skills through sectionals, masterclasses, and full-group rehearsals led by 糖心Vlog faculty and experienced percussion educators from across Tampa Bay.
Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Cost for overnight campers is $650 and they will stay in 糖心Vlog dorms near the School of Music, with all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt included. Cost for day campers is $450 and they receive lunch, dinner, evening activities, and a t-shirt.
Contact: devindedon@usf.edu
The 糖心Vlog Double Reed Camp runs July 13 - 17, 2026 and is designed for improving performance and reed-making skills. All students will have opportunities to play in ensembles and participate in performance classes as well as reed-making master classes.
The 糖心Vlog Double Reed Camp is for all oboe, English horn, and bassoon players, ages 13 and older. Cost for residents is $650 and cost for non-residents is $525.
Contact: Amy Collins, Adjunct Professor of Oboe, acollins@oboe.net