Experience a week of chamber music study at Chamber Music Camp! This program is best suited for those with at least three years of experience on violin, viola, cello, double bass, or piano. Participants will engage in daily chamber ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and technique classes led by Butler Community Arts School faculty and Teaching Artists. The program also includes masterclasses, personalized coaching sessions, and college-style courses such as music theory and electives. The week concludes with a final performance highlighting the achievements of each ensemble. String players and bassists must bring their own instruments, pianos will be provided.
Artistic Director: Shannon Crow
This program is designed for students entering grades 7–12 in the fall of 2026.
Camp Hours: *Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
*Residential campers will move in on June 21, 2026.
Campers may choose to stay on campus for the full week, arriving the Sunday evening before camp begins. Residential campers are housed in Irvington House, enjoy three meals a day in the Residential College dining hall, and take part in nightly activities led by resident assistants, with overnight supervision provided by RAs and a dorm chaperone.
Lunch will be provided for all campers in the campus dining hall. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner* will be provided for residential students.
*Residential campers should eat dinner before moving in on Sunday.
A video audition will need to be submitted by June 7, 2026 to place campers in appropriate ensembles. The requirements include:
- One to three octaves of a scale of your choosing
- A solo excerpt representative of your current skill level that is between 1.5 – 3 minutes in length
A link to submit audition videos will be emailed to registrants at a later date.
Register by May 15, 2026.
Tuition & Deposit:
- Program tuition is $500 for commuter students or $900 for residential.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at checkout to reserve your spot. This amount is applied toward your total tuition.
- The remaining balance is due May 18, 2026, unless you are on an approved flexible payment plan. All payment plan balances must be paid at least 14 days before camp begins.
Refund Policy:
Send all cancellation requests to bcas@butler.edu
- Department Cancellation: If the department cancels a camp session, you will receive a full refund.
- 30+ Days Before Camp: Full refund minus the $25 deposit.
- 14–29 Days Before Camp: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the $25 deposit.
- Fewer Than 14 Days Before Camp: No refunds will be issued.
- Camp sessions are not prorated for vacation, illness, or missed days.
Email: bcas@butler.edu
Phone: 317-940-5500