Set on a college campus in the heart of New York City, Camp MSM is a residential camp (with a day camp option) that provides intensive musical instruction in musical theater and instrumental music for students who have completed grades 6-11 (ages 11-17). Campers will develop their musical skills and join a community of young musicians through a wide variety of musical and social activities. Former campers have hailed from across the United States, as well as from Brazil, Colombia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Greece, and Italy, among many other places.
What Campers Will Experience
The rigorous musical theater curriculum includes acting, vocal coaching, dance, and performance techniques. All voice majors will have a private lesson each week with a camp faculty member. Singers will develop their vocal skills, stagecraft and dramatic interpretation, as well as gain valuable performance experience, as they rehearse and prepare for the summer’s culminating musical theater production. Performances will be fully staged with costumes and will be presented in Manhattan School of Music’s 846-seat main auditorium.
Instrumental majors will participate in various large and small ensembles, which may include orchestra, string ensemble, woodwind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz band, Latin jazz band, clarinet choir, flute choir, 4-hand piano, and an array of chamber groups. All instrumental majors will have a private lesson each week with a camp faculty member. Performance opportunities will take place throughout the summer in Manhattan School of Music’s state-of-the-art recital halls and main auditorium.
All campers will receive theory and ear-training classes. Campers can also choose from a diverse array of musical and non-musical elective classes including composition, improvisation, dance, acting, art, songwriting, conducting, and many more. In addition to studies with our expert faculty, campers will also have the opportunity to participate in master classes given by renowned performing artists.
Download a sample camper schedule
Camp MSM Faculty
All Camp MSM faculty are experienced educators and active performers. Many of our faculty are Manhattan School of Music alumni.
2012 Camp MSM faculty included:
Daniela Bracchi
Mark Broschinksy
Mario Gotoh
Nathan Hetherington
Pascal LeBoeuf
Remy LeBoeuf
Mary Mackenzie
Karim Merchant
James Noble
Nadje Noordhuis
Karine Poghosyan
Renee Rosen
Giuseppe Spoletini
Max Wild
Explore New York City
Campers will have numerous opportunities to explore New York City's exciting and unique cultural offerings during supervised excursions including visits to Broadway shows, concerts, museums, and parks. They will have an opportunity to meet and develop friendships with other musically talented campers through various social and recreational activities, including BBQs, informal sports, movie nights, theme days, and talent shows.
Living in a College Residence Hall
Residential campers will reside at Manhattan School of Music's G. Chris and SungEun Andersen Residence Hall In addition to offering some of the best views of New York City, the modern residence hall offers campers access to superior practice facilities, air-conditioning, and 24-hour security. All residential campers will be supervised by trained counselors who will reside in the residence hall with the campers. Campers and counselors will eat meals together in the college dining hall.
Applications and Auditioning
Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013. Upon receipt of your application, local applicants will be emailed an audition date and time for February. Applicants who are not local are required to submit a DVD or YouTube link no later than February 15, 2013. Scholarship consideration is available. Financial aid applications must be received by March 1, 2013.
For audition requirements, please click here: CAMP MSM 2013 Audition Requirements.pdf
*Voice majors must attend both Session I and Session II.
Session I only: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 19
or
Session II only: Monday, July 22 - Friday, August 2
$1875 tuition
Session I & Session II: Monday, July 8 – Friday, August 2
$3275 tuition
Residential Campers
*Voice majors must attend both Session I and Session II.
Session I only: Sunday, July 7 – Saturday, July 20
or
Session II only: Sunday, July 21 - Saturday, August 3
$3,125 (includes tuition, housing, meals, and field trips)
Session I & Session II: Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, August 3
$5,735 (includes tuition, housing, meals, and field trips)
*Fees do not include laundry, transportation to/from camp, outside medical care, or prescriptions.
The 2013 Camp MSM is generously supported in part by The ASCAP Foundation.
