Summer at the College of Music

For both music students + professionals, summer programs at the 91´«Ã½ College of Music offer robust, richly varied experiences including engaging, exciting opportunities for young musicians + non-music majors. Join us!

Summer at the College of Music

Summer session

The College of Music offers a robust selection of summer courses, including for non-music majors. Any student may enroll in MUEL courses, regardless of major.

CU Now rehearsal

CU New Opera Workshop

CU NOW is a three-week, interactive session that empowers student singers and composers to workshop their own pieces and works by new opera professionals.

Summer Music Academy student

Summer Music Academy

The SMA presents exciting opportunities for high school and middle school musicians from Colorado and around the country.

Nicolo Spera

Guitar Summer Academy

A five-day immersion for high school students into the world of the classical guitar led by world-class faculty and guest artists.Ìý

Conducting symposium student with Gary Lewis

Conducting Symposia

For professional wind and orchestral conductors, our summer symposia—led by College of Music conducting faculty and renowned guests—strengthen conducting technique, rehearsal strategies and more.

Brazilian Bateria Directing Symposium

Brazilian Bateria Directing Symposium

For experienced percussionists and teachers, this symposium develops skills and knowledge in Brazilian percussion and explores the role of directing a bateria ensemble in a school, university or community music setting.

Panoramic Flutist student with Christina Jennings

Panoramic Flutist

The Panoramic Flutist is a residential seminar for aspiring and professional flutists. This summer, our high school seminar focuses on improving general skills of tone, technique, auditioning, All-State work and more!

SPA 2024

Sphinx Performance Academy

The Ìý(SPA) is a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program for string musicians ages 11-17. Since summer 2023, the College of Music and SPA have partnered to transformÌýlives by providing private lessons, master classes, recitals, career enrichment sessionsÌýand mentorship tailored to each participating student. Join us, July 20-31, 2026!